Primary
Democratic Primary
Held May 12, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynne Walz ✓ | 116,458 | 91.5% | |
| Larry Marvin | 10,847 | 8.5% |
Republican Primary
Held May 12, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Pillen ✓ | 142,301 | 75.4% | |
| John Walz | 18,066 | 9.6% | |
| Sheila Korth-Focken | 14,621 | 7.8% | |
| Gary Rogge | 6,986 | 3.7% | |
| Jacy Todd | 5,125 | 2.7% | |
| Sal Holguin | 1,612 | 0.9% |
Legal Marijuana Now Primary
Held May 12, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Beard ✓ | 349 | 69.1% | |
| James Charvat | 156 | 30.9% |
Full calendar and every race: Nebraska primary guide
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General Election Polling Trend
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Average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouGov | 2026-10-03 | 1809 LV | ±3.30 | Lynne Walz 43.00% | Jim Pillen 44.00% |
| co/efficient (R) partisan·R | 2026-09-30 | 1113 LV | ±2.92 | Lynne Walz 38.00% | Jim Pillen 43.00% |
| Wedgewood Polls | 2026-09-16 | 500 LV | ±4.40 | Lynne Walz 36.00% | Jim Pillen 53.00% |
| Lake Research Partners (D) partisan·D D-sponsored | 2026-09-14 | RV | ±3.50 | Lynne Walz 40.00% | Jim Pillen 40.00% |
| SurveyUSA | 2026-09-13 | 503 LV | ±6.40 | Lynne Walz 35.00% | Jim Pillen 43.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Nebraska governor's race?
Jim Pillen leads Lynne Walz 43.5% to 40.5% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+3.0 margin based on 2 polls from the most recent week of polls ending in the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 Nebraska governor's race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates it Lean R, the current rating band, and the race is competitive.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Nebraska governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from YouGov (completed October 3, 2026), found Lynne Walz (D) at 43% and Jim Pillen (R) at 44%.
When is the 2026 Nebraska governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of scientific public polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days. One poll in that week is the average. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists the polls from that window. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.