Nebraska Governor race
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2026 · GovernorResults Pre-election polling average
Nebraska Governor race
Nebraska · General election, November 3, 2026
Matchup in the latest qualifying poll
R +5.3 across 3 nonpartisan polls of this matchup
Latest poll per pollster from the last 180 days, equal weight, current top-two matchup only. Polls that tested other pairings, such as pre-primary hypotheticals, are left out of the table below as well. Not a forecast — state polls are sparse and carry wider error than national averages.
Every poll counted
Recent nonpartisan polls
| Pollster | Field date | Sample | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouGov ↗ | Oct 29, 2026 | 1,979 likely voters | Jim Pillen 50% · Lynne Walz 47% |
| Echelon Insights ↗ | Oct 23, 2026 | 407 likely voters | Jim Pillen 47% · Lynne Walz 40% · Brett Lindstrom 4% |
| National Public Affairs ↗ | Oct 18, 2026 | 598 likely voters | Jim Pillen 47% · Lynne Walz 41% · Brett Lindstrom 5% |
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