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Governor and Lieutenant GovernorTuesday, November 3, 2026

Lynne Walz

Democratic, with Ben Steffen for Lt. Governor

Running for
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Party on ballot
Democratic
Running mate
Ben Steffen
Incumbent
No
Hometown on filing
Fremont
Occupation
Realtor and small business owner; former teacher
Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Prior offices
Nebraska State Senator, Legislative District 15 (2017-2025); chaired Education Committee 2021-2022 Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
2018 Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor (running mate of Bob Krist) Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Campaign money
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In their own words

Taxes and budget

"Property taxes and taxes in general are too high."

Source: lynnewalz.com

Economy and jobs

"I will provide tools to grow and support businesses and attract new businesses"

Source: lynnewalz.com

Education

"Reject any and all forms of school vouchers to follow the will of Nebraska voters."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Health care

Supports an executive order legalizing medical marijuana with a doctor's prescription.

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Agriculture and water

"Sign a Proclamation declaring Nebraska as Agriculture and Livestock Friendly"

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Elections and government

"Hire an independent auditor to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse of power"

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Housing and cost of living

"I will work with state and national leaders to address our affordability crisis."

Source: lynnewalz.com

freedoms

"The government should be protecting our freedoms, not taking them away."

Source: lynnewalz.com

voter-approved laws

"When the voters speak, our job as representatives is to listen."

Source: lynnewalz.com

No public statement found on: Public safety, Energy and utilities, Immigration, Abortion.

Endorsements they list

Former Republican State Sen. John McCollister (campaign post, Oct 11, 2026, referencing World-Herald op-ed)

Source: lynnewalz.com