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Lieutenant Governor Primary

Election Date:May 12, 2026Register by:April 18, 2026
Current holder:Jim Pillen(Republican)

The Nebraska Lieutenant Governor primary election on May 12, 2026, will determine the Republican and Democratic nominees who will appear on the general election ballot. The lieutenant governor serves as the second-highest executive officer in the state and assumes the duties of the governor if the governor is unable to serve.

About This Race

The Nebraska Lieutenant Governor primary election on May 12, 2026, will determine the Republican and Democratic nominees who will appear on the general election ballot. The lieutenant governor serves as the second-highest executive officer in the state and assumes the duties of the governor if the governor is unable to serve.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 12, 2026
Registration Deadline
April 18, 2026
Early Voting Starts
April 25, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 11, 2026

How to Vote

Nebraska voters can register online through the Nebraska Secretary of State's voter registration portal, by mail, or in person at county election offices. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a Nebraska driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID, and may vote early in person starting April 25 or request an absentee ballot by mail.

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Incumbent
Republican

Jim Pillen

Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska

Biography

Jim Pillen is the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska, having served since 2023 after being appointed following Mike Foley's elevation to Governor. A former livestock entrepreneur and veterinarian from Columbus, Pillen is seeking election to continue his work on rural development and agricultural policy.

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Democratic

Al Davis

Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska

Biography

Al Davis is a Nebraska state senator representing District 43 and a former chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party. A graduate of Creighton University School of Law, Davis is running to advocate for working families, expand access to healthcare, and strengthen public education across the state.

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