States Nebraska Governor
Governor
Governor, Nebraska
November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.30-f6575785
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Rick Beard Other party Not researched: below our published threshold Brett Lindstrom Other party Not researched: below our published threshold
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Jim Pillen Republican, incumbent Lynne Walz Democratic
State statements
Education No. 01/12
Nebraska should use state funds to pay for private school scholarships.
Background Nebraska voters repealed a state-funded private school scholarship program in 2024. This would create or restore state funding for such scholarships.
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Jim Pillen's verified accounts and sites.
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Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.75)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Lynne Walz's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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Democracy and elections No. 02/12
Nebraska should award all its presidential electoral votes to the statewide winner.
Background Nebraska now gives two electoral votes to the statewide winner and one to the winner of each congressional district. This would give all five to the statewide winner.
Restoring winner-take-all has my full support and I look forward to signing it into law.
Campaign or official site · Jan 9, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
governor.nebraska.gov No archived copy yet
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Confidence High (0.85)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Jim Pillen's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Lynne Walz's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Taxes No. 03/12
Nebraska should raise income tax rates on its highest earners.
Background Nebraska's 2023 law is cutting the top income tax rate from 6.84% to 3.99% by 2027. This would set a higher rate for top earners than planned.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.65)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Jim Pillen's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Reviewed Sep 30, 2026 by edo.
Know a source? Challenge with evidence.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Lynne Walz's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Taxes No. 04/12
Nebraska should cap annual increases in local property tax collections.
Background Nebraska has limits on local spending growth with several exceptions. A firmer cap would restrict how much counties, cities and schools can raise property taxes each year.
I will veto any bill that comes to my desk with local government property tax collection caps that are weaker than those included in LB34
Campaign or official site · Aug 16, 2024 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
governor.nebraska.gov
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence High (0.85)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Jim Pillen's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.75)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Lynne Walz's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Immigration No. 05/12
Nebraska should hold people detained by federal immigration agents in a state-run facility.
Background In 2025 Nebraska converted a state work-ethic camp in McCook into a detention site for federal immigration detainees. This would keep that arrangement in place.
I'm very grateful to President Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for their strong leadership in securing our nation's southern border and addressing illegal immigration through initiatives like this.
Campaign or official site · Oct 17, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
governor.nebraska.gov
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence High (0.85)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Jim Pillen's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Know a source? Challenge with evidence.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Lynne Walz's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Abortion No. 06/12
Nebraska should allow abortion up to fetal viability.
Background Nebraska's constitution, amended by voters in 2024, allows a ban after the first trimester, and state law bans most abortions after 12 weeks. This would move the limit to viability.
Its vague and deceptive language could throw open the doors to brutal late-term abortions, putting abortion providers in charge of judging whether, for example, a 39-week-old pre-born baby can be aborted.
Campaign or official site · Nov 16, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
governor.nebraska.gov
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence High (0.85)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Jim Pillen's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Low (0.55)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Lynne Walz's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Health care No. 07/12
Nebraska should let patients buy medical cannabis at licensed dispensaries.
Background Voters legalized medical cannabis in 2024, but state rules for licensed sales remain disputed. This would allow licensed dispensaries to sell to qualifying patients.
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Know a source? Challenge with evidence.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Jim Pillen's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.70)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Lynne Walz's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Education No. 08/12
Nebraska should pay a larger share of K-12 school costs to reduce local property taxes.
Background Nebraska schools rely heavily on local property taxes, with state aid set by the TEEOSA formula. A larger state share would lower property taxes and require more state revenue.
The objective is to shift funding for education away from local property taxes and utilize the state's investment to provide dollar-for-dollar property tax relief.
Campaign or official site · Dec 22, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
governor.nebraska.gov
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Confidence Medium (0.75)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Jim Pillen's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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When TEEOSA was created, 20% of the state’s income taxes were dedicated to fund public schools. Today it’s 2.23%. This means fewer community schools receive their fair share of state support and property taxes have shot up.
Campaign or official site · Sep 30, 2026 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026
lynnewalz.com
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.75)
Review Reviewed Sep 30, 2026 by edo.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Lynne Walz's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Economy No. 09/12
Nebraska should increase state funding for child care assistance.
Background Nebraska helps lower-income working families pay for child care through a subsidy program. More funding would serve more families and cost the state money.
Without this bill, thousands of working families would have lost vital childcare assistance. That would have made it more difficult for those parents to remain in the workforce.
Campaign or official site · Jun 17, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
governor.nebraska.gov
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Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Jim Pillen's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Lynne will work to increase affordable childcare options and access to early childhood education for working families
Campaign or official site · Jul 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
lynnewalz.com
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Lynne Walz's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Energy and climate No. 10/12
Nebraska should build the Perkins County Canal to divert water from the South Platte River.
Background The Perkins County Canal would use a 1923 compact right to divert South Platte water in Colorado, and lawmakers have set aside hundreds of millions of dollars for it. Building it would secure more water for Nebraska at high cost.
The Perkins County Canal serves as the only means for Nebraska to control its future South Platte River water supplies. The project has my full support.
Campaign or official site · Apr 29, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
governor.nebraska.gov
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Confidence High (0.85)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Jim Pillen's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.65)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Lynne Walz's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Guns No. 11/12
Nebraska should require a permit to carry a concealed handgun.
Background A 2023 law lets adults carry concealed handguns in Nebraska without a permit. This would restore the permit requirement, including its training rules.
Signing this bill upholds the promise I made to voters to protect our constitutional rights and promote commonsense, conservative values.
Campaign or official site · Apr 26, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
governor.nebraska.gov
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence High (0.85)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Jim Pillen's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence High (0.80)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Lynne Walz's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Abortion No. 12/12
Nebraska should ban abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Background Nebraska bans most abortions after 12 weeks, and a 2023 bill for a six-week ban fell one vote short. This would move the limit to about six weeks.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.70)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Jim Pillen's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence High (0.80)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Lynne Walz's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked