2026 Nebraska gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2026 United States gubernatorial elections.

2026 Nebraska gubernatorial election

November 3, 2026

Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Governor Jim Pillen Republican

The 2026 Nebraska gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Nebraska. Incumbent Republican Governor Jim Pillen is eligible to seek a second term.

Republican primary

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest

• Jim Pillen, incumbent governor (2023–present)^[1]

Independents

Publicly expressed interest

• Dan Osborn, former president of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union Local 50G and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024^[2][3]

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report[4]	Solid R	January 23, 2025
Inside Elections[5]	Solid R	February 6, 2025

See also

• 2026 United States gubernatorial elections

References

1. Schammert, Bill (December 19, 2024). "'It's a privilege to serve': Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen weighs possible 2nd term". KETV.
2. Crisler, Dan (February 8, 2025). "Nebraska's Dan Osborn weighs running for 2nd District, other offices in 2026". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
3. Salinas, Juan II (March 17, 2025). "Dan Osborn expands the number of Nebraska offices he is eyeing". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
4. "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
5. "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.