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Governor Primary

Election Date:May 9, 2028Register by:April 26, 2028
Current holder:Jim Pillen(Republican)

The Nebraska gubernatorial primary election on May 9, 2028, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Governor of Nebraska. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to succeed the current governor, with the office responsible for overseeing the state's executive branch, implementing state laws, managing the budget, and appointing agency heads.

About This Race

The Nebraska gubernatorial primary election on May 9, 2028, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Governor of Nebraska. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to succeed the current governor, with the office responsible for overseeing the state's executive branch, implementing state laws, managing the budget, and appointing agency heads.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 9, 2028
Registration Deadline
April 26, 2028
Early Voting Starts
April 29, 2028
Early Voting Ends
May 8, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in Nebraska's 2028 gubernatorial primary, voters must be registered by April 26, 2028. Registered voters can cast ballots in person at their designated polling place on Election Day, May 9, 2028, or during the early voting period from April 29 to May 8, 2028. Voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a Nebraska driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID, when voting in person.

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Incumbent
Republican

Jim Pillen

Governor of Nebraska

Biography

Jim Pillen is the incumbent Governor of Nebraska, first elected in 2022 after a career in agribusiness and veterinary medicine. He is seeking re-election to continue his focus on agricultural economic development, property tax reform, and expanding broadband access across rural Nebraska.

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Democratic

Tyler Davis

Governor of Nebraska

Biography

Tyler Davis is a Nebraska state senator representing Lincoln and a former public school teacher, running to expand access to affordable healthcare, strengthen public education funding, and address climate resilience in agriculture. He emphasizes grassroots organizing and middle-class economic relief as core to his campaign.

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