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Governor General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 16, 2026
Current holder:Jim Pillen(Republican)

The 2026 Nebraska gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Nebraska. This is a state-level general election where the incumbent governor or their successor will be chosen by popular vote to serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027.

About This Race

The 2026 Nebraska gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Nebraska. This is a state-level general election where the incumbent governor or their successor will be chosen by popular vote to serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 16, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 25, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Nebraska, residents must register by October 16, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person at their county election office. Voters can cast ballots early in person from October 25 to November 2, 2026, or request a mail-in ballot by October 28, with completed ballots due by close of polls on Election Day. A valid photo ID is required for in-person voting.

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Incumbent
Republican

Jim Pillen

Governor of Nebraska

Biography

Jim Pillen is the incumbent Governor of Nebraska, first elected in 2022. A veterinarian and agribusiness leader from Columbus, he is seeking re-election to continue his focus on rural development, property tax relief, and supporting Nebraska’s agricultural economy.

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Democratic

Tony Vargas

Governor of Nebraska

Biography

Tony Vargas is a Nebraska State Senator representing District 7 in Omaha and a former public school educator. He is running to expand access to affordable healthcare, improve public education funding, and strengthen economic opportunities for working families across the state.

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