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By The Canadian Press

Republican Jim Pillen wins reelection for governor in Nebraska

Nov 4, 2026 | 12:55 AM

Republican Jim Pillen won election Wednesday as governor of Nebraska, defeating Democrat Lynne Walz. Pillen, the incumbent governor who is also a hog farm owner, first assumed office in 2023. Walz is a former state senator. The Associated Press declared Pillen the winner at 2:53 a.m. EST.

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