2022 Nebraska gubernatorial election
The 2022 Nebraska gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Nebraska. Incumbent Republican Governor Pete Ricketts is term-limited and cannot seek a third term.[1]
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Nebraska's primary elections are currently scheduled for May 10.
Republican primary
Declared
- Donna Carpenter, contractor[2]
- Michael Connely, educational advisor, quality assurance director, small-scale agribusiness, USMC veteran (Aviation Communication and Navigation, Military Intelligence Security, Medical Laboratory)[3]
- Charles Herbster, agribusiness executive and candidate for governor in 2014[1][4]
- Brett Lindstrom, financial advisor, state senator and candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in 2012[1][5][6][7]
- Running mate: Dave Rippe, real estate broker and former director of Nebraska Department of Economic Development[8]
- Lela McNinch[2]
- Jim Pillen, pig farmer, agribusinessman and member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents[9]
- Running mate: Joseph P. Kelly, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska[10]
- Breland Ridenour, information technology manager[11]
- Theresa Thibodeau, former state senator (2017–2019) and former chair of the Douglas County Republican Party[12]
- Running mate: Trent Loos, agriculture advocate and podcast host[13]
Declined
- Don Bacon, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district (2017–present) (running for re-election)[14][15]
- Deb Fischer, U.S. Senator (2013–present)[5][6]
- Mike Flood, state senator (2005–2013, 2021–present), former Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature (2007–2013), and candidate for governor in 2014,[16] candidate for NE-1.
- Mike Foley, Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska (2015–present), former Nebraska State Auditor (2007–2015), and candidate for governor in 2014 (running for State Auditor)[1][17][18]
- Jeff Fortenberry, former U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st congressional district (2005–2022),[5][19]
- Dave Heineman, former governor (2005–2015)[5][20][21]
- Mike Hilgers, Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature (2021–present) (running for Attorney General)[5][22]
- Greg Ibach, former U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (2017–2021) and former Nebraska Director of Agriculture (2005–2017)[17]
- Dave Nabity, financial adviser, talk show host and candidate for governor in 2006[5]
- Bryan Slone, president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and candidate for governor in 2014[1]
- Adrian Smith, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district (2007–present) (running for re-election)[5]
- John Stinner, state senator (2015–present)[5]
- Jean Stothert, Mayor of Omaha (2013–present)[1][5]
Endorsements
Jim Pillen
- Executive branch officials
- Joseph P. Kelly, former Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney (2018–2021) and current chief of criminal division for the Attorney General of Nebrask [23]
- Joe Stecher (attorney), Nebraskan attorney and former U.S. Attorney (2007–2009)[24]
- Statewide officials
- Kay A. Orr, 36th Governor of Nebraska (1987–1991)[25]
- Pete Ricketts, 40th Governor of Nebraska (2015–present)[26]
- Lavon Heidemann, Nebraskan farmer and former Lieutenant Governor for Dave Heineman[27]
- Jon Bruning, former Nebraskan Attorney General (2003–2015)[28]
- Doug Peterson, current Nebraska Attorney General (2015–present)[29]
- State officials
- Joni Albrecht, member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 17th district (2017–present)[30]
- Lee Polikov, Sarpy County, Nebraska attorney [31]
- Julie Slama, member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 1st district (2019–present)[32]
- Dan Hughes, member and chair of the executive board of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 44th district (2014–present)[33]
- Roger Harris, Gage County, Nebraska attorney[34]
- Rick Grauerholz, mayor of Ashland, Nebraska [2018–present][35]
- Rita Sanders, member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 45th district (2021–present)
- Curt Friesen, member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 34th district (2014–present)
- John Lowe, member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 37th district (2017–present)
- Mike Moser, member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 22nd district (2019–present)
- Tanya Storer, current member of Cherry County, Nebraska board of commissioners[36]
- Lou Ann Linehan, member of Nebraska Legislature representing the 39th district (2017–present)[37]
- Suzanne Geist, member of Nebraska Legislature representing the 25th district (2017–present)[38]
- Jim Scheer, former member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 19th district (2013–2021) and former Speaker of the Legislature (2017–2021)
- Galen Hadley, former member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 34th district (2009–2017) and former Speaker of the Legislature (2015–2017)
- Melodie Bellamy, Kearney County, Nebraska attorney (2012–present)[39]
- Nebraska law enforcement
- Terry Wagner, Sheriff of Lancaster County, Nebraska[40]
- Kevin Stukenholtz, Sheriff of Saunders County, Nebraska[41]
- Bill Brueggemann, Sheriff of Cass County, Nebraska[42]
- Shawn Messerlie, Sheriff of Colfax County, Nebraska[43]
- Ed Wemhoff, Sheriff of Platte County, Nebraska[44]
- Adam Frerichs, Sheriff of Cheyenne County, Nebraska[45]
- Kevin Mueller, Sheriff of Chase County, Nebraska[46]
- Tom Decker, Sheriff of Dixon County, Nebraska[47]
- David C. Weeks, Sheriff of Greeley County, Nebraska[48]
- John Westman, Sheriff of Merrick County, Nebraska[49]
- Ben Bakewell, Sheriff of Nance County, Nebraska[50]
- Michael Unger, Sheriff of Stanton County, Nebraska[51]
- Individuals
- Tom Osborne, Nebraska Cornhuskers head football coach (1973–1997), former college athletics administrator, and former Congressman[52]
- Larry the Cable Guy, Nebraska native, stand-up comedian, actor, producer and country music artist[53]
- Organizations
- Nebraska Farm Bureau[54]
- Americans for Prosperity[55]
Charles W. Herbster
- Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[56]
- Governors
- Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota (2019–present)[57]
- State officials
- Tom Brewer, member of Nebraska Legislature representing the 43rd district (2017–present).[58]
- Steve Erdman, member of Nebraska Legislature representing the 47th district (2017–present).
- Mike Foley, Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska (2015–present), former Nebraska State Auditor (2007–2015), and candidate for governor in 2014[59]
- Steve Halloran, member of Nebraska Legislature representing the 33rd district (2017–present).[60]
- Hal Daub, former Nebraska University Regent, Mayor of Omaha, and 2nd District Congressman.[61]
- Other/groups
- American Conservative Union,[62]
- Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council[63]
- John C. Maxwell, author, speaker, and pastor[64]
Brett Lindstrom
- U.S. representatives
- Brad Ashford, former U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district (2015–2017) (Democrat) (Republican primary only; co-endorsed with Blood) (deceased)[65]
- Statewide officials
- Bob Krist, Democratic nominee for governor in 2018 and former member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 10th district (2009–2019)[66]
- Local officials
- Jean Stothert, mayor of Omaha[67]
- Organizations
Polling
- Graphical summary
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Charles Herbster |
Brett Lindstrom |
Jim Pillen |
Theresa Thibodeau |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPA Intelligence (R)[upper-alpha 1] | April 26–28, 2022 | 505 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 23% | 20% | 24% | 7% | 2% | 24% |
| Data Targeting (R)[upper-alpha 2] | April 19–20, 2022 | 858 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 26% | 28% | 24% | 6% | – | 16% |
| 3D Strategic Research (R)[upper-alpha 3] | April 10–12, 2022 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 23% | 27% | 27% | 6% | 5% | 12% |
| KAConsulting LLC (R)[upper-alpha 4] | March 8–10, 2022 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 27% | 17% | 18% | 3% | – | 35% |
| 3D Strategic Research (R)[upper-alpha 3] | March 7–9, 2022 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 30% | 20% | 23% | 3% | 6% | 18% |
| Data Targeting (R)[upper-alpha 2] | February 8–11, 2022 | 1,168 (LV) | ± 2.9% | 27% | 21% | 26% | – | – | – |
| 3D Strategic Research (R)[upper-alpha 3] | September 2021 | – (LV) | – | 32% | 10% | 19% | – | 9% | 30% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Donna Nicole Carpenter | |||
| Republican | Michael Connely | |||
| Republican | Charles Herbster | |||
| Republican | Brett Lindstrom | |||
| Republican | Lela McNinch | |||
| Republican | Jim Pillen | |||
| Republican | Breland Ridenour | |||
| Republican | Theresa Thibodeau | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Carol Blood, state senator (2017–present)[69]
- Roy A. Harris[71]
Declined
- Sara Howard, member of the Omaha Public Power District board (2021–present) and former state senator (2013–2021)[5]
- Steve Lathrop, state senator (2007–2015, 2019–present)[1]
- Alisha Shelton, Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020 (running for U.S. House)[73]
- Tony Vargas, state senator (2017–present) (running for U.S. House)[74]
Endorsements
Carol Blood
- U.S. representatives
- Brad Ashford, former U.S. representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district (2015–2017) (Democratic primary only; co-endorsed with Lindstrom) (Deceased)[65]
- Organizations
- Nebraska State AFL–CIO[75]
- Nebraska State Education Association (co-endorsed with Lindstrom)
- Sierra Club Nebraska chapter[76]
- Women Who Run Nebraska
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carol Blood | |||
| Democratic | Roy Harris | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Libertarian primary
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[78] | Solid R | March 4, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[79] | Solid R | March 4, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[80] | Safe R | January 26, 2022 |
| Politico[81] | Solid R | April 1, 2022 |
| RCP[82] | Safe R | January 10, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | TBD | |||
| Democratic | TBD | |||
| Libertarian | Scott Zimmerman | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- Poll conducted for Pillen's campaign
- Poll conducted for Neilan Strategy Group
- Poll conducted for Lindstrom's campaign
- Poll conducted for Herbster's campaign
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- "Attorney Polikov endorses Pillen for Nebraska Governor". Twitter. April 18, 2022.
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External links
- Official campaign websites
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