Nebraska governor's race
Election day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Market odds
Chance of winning, from prediction-market prices
17% Dem
Rep 83%
| Market | Outcome | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi (opens in a new tab) | Lynne Walz | 17% |
| Jim Pillen | 84% | |
| Polymarket (opens in a new tab) | Lynne Walz | 16% |
| Jim Pillen | 84% |
View data as table
| Series | First | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi · Democrats | 5/2/2026: 14% | 10/29/2026: 17% |
| Polymarket · Democrats | 5/2/2026: 14% | 10/29/2026: 16% |
| Kalshi · Republicans | 5/2/2026: 85% | 10/29/2026: 84% |
| Polymarket · Republicans | 5/2/2026: 84% | 10/29/2026: 84% |
Poll average
8 polls in the last 30 days of polling · R+2.6
Jim Pillen (R)
43.5%
Lynne Walz (D)
40.9%
Brett Lindstrom (O)
5.3%
Rick Beard (O)
4.5%
On the ballot
Results appear here as votes are counted on election night.
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Jim Pillen | Republican |
| Lynne Walz | Democrat |
| Rick Beard | Other |
| Brett Lindstrom | Other |
Nebraska governor's race: polls over time
12 polls · 21-day rolling average · dots are individual polls
Jim Pillen 43.7%
Lynne Walz 41.3%
Brett Lindstrom 5.2%
Rick Beard 4.6%
View data as table
| Choice | Latest average | Polls | Latest poll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Pillen | 43.7% | 12 | 10/23/2026 |
| Lynne Walz | 41.3% | 12 | 10/23/2026 |
| Brett Lindstrom | 5.2% | 8 | 10/23/2026 |
| Rick Beard | 4.6% | 8 | 10/23/2026 |
Latest polls
| Pollster | Dates | Sample | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echelon Insights | 10/16–10/23 | 407 LV |
Jim Pillen (R)
Lynne Walz (D)
Brett Lindstrom (O)
Rick Beard (O)
|
| Concord Public Opinion Partners | 10/15–10/18 | 500 LV |
Lynne Walz (D)
Jim Pillen (R)
|
| Global Strategy Group | 10/13–10/18 | 800 LV |
Jim Pillen (R)
Lynne Walz (D)
Rick Beard (O)
Brett Lindstrom (O)
|
| National Public Affairs | 10/15–10/18 | 598 LV |
Jim Pillen (R)
Lynne Walz (D)
Brett Lindstrom (O)
Rick Beard (O)
|
| Public Policy Polling | 10/13–10/14 | 571 LV |
Jim Pillen (R)
Lynne Walz (D)
Brett Lindstrom (O)
Rick Beard (O)
|
| National Public Affairs | 10/2–10/5 | 800 LV |
Jim Pillen (R)
Lynne Walz (D)
Brett Lindstrom (O)
Rick Beard (O)
|
| YouGov | 9/24–10/3 | 1,808 LV |
Jim Pillen (R)
Lynne Walz (D)
|
| co/efficient | 9/28–9/30 | 1,113 LV |
Jim Pillen (R)
Lynne Walz (D)
Brett Lindstrom (O)
Rick Beard (O)
|
| Lake Research Partners | 9/8–9/14 | 900 LV |
Jim Pillen (R)
Lynne Walz (D)
Brett Lindstrom (O)
Rick Beard (O)
|
| SurveyUSA | 9/8–9/13 | 503 LV |
Jim Pillen (R)
Lynne Walz (D)
|