Lynne Walz
D · Nebraska · 2026Running for Governor, Nebraska
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Create and attract good-paying jobs
- Support public schools and teachers
- Lower the cost of food, health care, and child care
Biography
Lynne Walz is the Democratic nominee for Nebraska governor, a former state senator from Fremont, former school board member, teacher, and realtor. She won the May 2026 Democratic primary with about 91% of the vote and is running a bipartisan-toned campaign focused on good-paying jobs, public schools, and lowering everyday costs for Nebraska families.
Record in office
- Represented the Fremont area in the Nebraska Legislature, where she chaired education-focused work and built a record on schools, children, and rural communities.
On the ballot
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