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Governor General

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 19, 2028
Current holder:Jim Pillen(Republican)

The 2028 Nebraska gubernatorial election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the Governor of Nebraska. This state-level general election determines the chief executive of Nebraska, who serves a four-year term and is responsible for implementing state laws, overseeing the state budget, and leading the Nebraska National Guard unless federalized.

About This Race

The 2028 Nebraska gubernatorial election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the Governor of Nebraska. This state-level general election determines the chief executive of Nebraska, who serves a four-year term and is responsible for implementing state laws, overseeing the state budget, and leading the Nebraska National Guard unless federalized.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 19, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 7, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 4, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in Nebraska, residents must register by October 19, 2028, either online through the Nebraska Secretary of State's voter registration portal, by mail, or in person at county election offices. On election day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Time; early voting is available from October 7 to November 4, 2028, at designated county election offices or satellite locations, and all voters must present a valid photo ID such as a Nebraska driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID.

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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 agriculture and livestock farming. He is running for re-election to continue his focus on agricultural economic development, property tax reform, and expanding broadband access in rural Nebraska communities.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Tyler Davis

Governor of Nebraska

Biography

Tyler Davis is a Nebraska state senator from Lincoln and former public school teacher who announced his candidacy for governor in 2027. He is campaigning on increasing funding for public education, expanding healthcare access through Medicaid expansion, and implementing climate-resilient infrastructure initiatives across the state.

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