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Lynne Walz

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2026 Nebraska Governor — General Election · November 3, 2026

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2026 Nebraska Governor — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Office: Governor

Candidate row: Lynne Walz and Ben Steffen

Party or ballot method: Democratic

City of residence: Fremont

Target-office incumbent: No

Phone: (402) 459-9259

Email: [email protected]

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A Different Kind of Leader for Nebraska.

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A lifelong Nebraskan, Lynne grew up on a small hog farm outside Fremont – a farm her family still owns today. Her father was a union carpenter, and her mother worked at the local hospital. Nothing on the farm was mechanized; everything depended on early mornings and honest work. Lynne and her siblings did the chores that kept things running – hauling buckets of water and feed, cleaning pens, and caring for the sows and their litters. For a few short years, she helped her family plant and harvest 100,000 onions by hand for her father’s short-lived onion business.

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A lifelong Nebraskan, Lynne grew up on a small hog farm outside Fremont – a farm her family still owns today. Her father was a union carpenter, and her mother worked at the local hospital. Nothing on the farm was mechanized; everything depended on early mornings and honest work. Lynne and her siblings did the chores that kept things running – hauling buckets of water and feed, cleaning pens, and caring for the sows and their litters. For a few short years, she helped her family plant and harvest 100,000 onions by hand for her father’s short-lived onion business.

A Different Kind of Leader for Nebraska.

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After high school, Lynne worked as a caretaker for three women with developmental disabilities. They quickly became her friends, teaching her compassion and patience – values that have guided her since.

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After high school, Lynne worked as a caretaker for three women with developmental disabilities. They quickly became her friends, teaching her compassion and patience – values that have guided her since.

A Different Kind of Leader for Nebraska.

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After earning her degree in education, Lynne returned to serving others, working for a non-profit supporting people with developmental disabilities. She then entered the classroom, teaching 4th and 5th grade at Fremont Public Schools and at Archbishop Bergan Catholic School. She went on to serve on Bergan’s school board, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce Board, and as president of the Fremont Board of Realtors.

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After earning her degree in education, Lynne returned to serving others, working for a non-profit supporting people with developmental disabilities. She then entered the classroom, teaching 4th and 5th grade at Fremont Public Schools and at Archbishop Bergan Catholic School. She went on to serve on Bergan’s school board, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce Board, and as president of the Fremont Board of Realtors.

A Different Kind of Leader for Nebraska.

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In 2016, Lynne was elected to the Nebraska Legislature, defeating an incumbent Republican in a district Donald Trump carried by 33 points. She was re-elected in 2020 by 19 points.

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In 2016, Lynne was elected to the Nebraska Legislature, defeating an incumbent Republican in a district Donald Trump carried by 33 points. She was re-elected in 2020 by 19 points.

Meet Lynne’s running mate for Lieutenant Governor

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Ben grew up on his parent’s dairy farm near Humboldt in the southeast corner of our state. They instilled in him the values of hard-work, honesty, personal responsibility, and giving back to others.

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Ben grew up on his parent’s dairy farm near Humboldt in the southeast corner of our state. They instilled in him the values of hard-work, honesty, personal responsibility, and giving back to others.

Meet Lynne’s running mate for Lieutenant Governor

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Ben is a proud farmer and business owner (President of Steffen Ag Inc), working alongside his wife, Paula Sue. In 2022, they made the difficult decision to sell their dairy cows, but he still farms the same ground that has been in his family for over 130 years.

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Ben is a proud farmer and business owner (President of Steffen Ag Inc), working alongside his wife, Paula Sue. In 2022, they made the difficult decision to sell their dairy cows, but he still farms the same ground that has been in his family for over 130 years.

Meet Lynne’s running mate for Lieutenant Governor

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Ben has made a lasting impact for farmers and ranchers across the state. He served as the County Chair for Richardson County Farm Bureau where he fought against tax increases for farmers and for working families. He is a former President of Ag Builders of Nebraska where he advocated for investments in research and agri-businesses. He testified in front of the United States Congress at the request of Senator Mike Johanns.

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Ben has made a lasting impact for farmers and ranchers across the state. He served as the County Chair for Richardson County Farm Bureau where he fought against tax increases for farmers and for working families. He is a former President of Ag Builders of Nebraska where he advocated for investments in research and agri-businesses. He testified in front of the United States Congress at the request of Senator Mike Johanns.

Meet Lynne’s running mate for Lieutenant Governor

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Ben has served as Chairman of the Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards. He’s worked with the University of Nebraska as a voice to support agriculture, our families, and rural communities. He serves as Chairman of the Board for the Nebraska Rural Radio Association, which operates 15 radio stations providing valuable information across the state to thousands of Nebraskans.

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Ben has served as Chairman of the Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards. He’s worked with the University of Nebraska as a voice to support agriculture, our families, and rural communities. He serves as Chairman of the Board for the Nebraska Rural Radio Association, which operates 15 radio stations providing valuable information across the state to thousands of Nebraskans.

Lynne Walz for Nebraska

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Proud wife, mother, grandmother, and Nebraskan. Running to be Nebraska’s next Governor.

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Proud wife, mother, grandmother, and Nebraskan. Running to be Nebraska’s next Governor.

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Lynne Walz is a lifelong Nebraskan, former teacher, and bipartisan problem-solver who’s running for Governor to bring common sense, compassion, and integrity back to Nebraska’s leadership.

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Lynne Walz is a lifelong Nebraskan, former teacher, and bipartisan problem-solver who’s running for Governor to bring common sense, compassion, and integrity back to Nebraska’s leadership.

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Civil rights and individual liberty

Candidate position

The things that bring us together are far stronger than what divides us. I believe in freedom, hard work, and personal responsibility. I want a better life for our families. I want low taxes, strong schools, and a bustling economy where we have opportunities to get ahead. I cannot let political elites and large tech and media companies continue to divide us. Nebraska can once again rise above the dysfunction. I am a leader with a track record of putting parties aside to get results.

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The things that bring us together are far stronger than what divides us. I believe in freedom, hard work, and personal responsibility. I want a better life for our families. I want low taxes, strong schools, and a bustling economy where we have opportunities to get ahead. I cannot let political elites and large tech and media companies continue to divide us. Nebraska can once again rise above the dysfunction. I am a leader with a track record of putting parties aside to get results.

A Message From Lynne:

Candidate position

Nebraskans deserve honest leaders who will tell people what they need to know, not just what they want to hear. I will fight for an honest, transparent government. It’s time to provide full transparency to Nebraskans and stop corruptive behaviors.

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Nebraskans deserve honest leaders who will tell people what they need to know, not just what they want to hear. I will fight for an honest, transparent government. It’s time to provide full transparency to Nebraskans and stop corruptive behaviors.

Agriculture and rural communities

Candidate position

Nebraska has so much potential. We are in the center of the country and can be a hub for transportation, manufacturing, and so much more. I will provide tools to grow and support businesses and attract new businesses to our state. I will grow our rural communities by investing in broadband, agriculture, and small businesses on Main Street. I will create an environment that keeps our young people and families here.

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Nebraska has so much potential. We are in the center of the country and can be a hub for transportation, manufacturing, and so much more. I will provide tools to grow and support businesses and attract new businesses to our state. I will grow our rural communities by investing in broadband, agriculture, and small businesses on Main Street. I will create an environment that keeps our young people and families here.

Housing affordability

Candidate position

Nebraskans work hard for a living and should be able to afford to take care of their families. The essentials like housing, childcare, healthcare, and groceries are too expensive. I will work with state and national leaders to address our affordability crisis.

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Nebraskans work hard for a living and should be able to afford to take care of their families. The essentials like housing, childcare, healthcare, and groceries are too expensive. I will work with state and national leaders to address our affordability crisis.

Economy, taxes, and government spending

Candidate position

Property taxes and taxes in general are too high. I will responsibly look at ways to cut taxes while ensuring vital services remain strong and that we can balance our budget. That relief needs to be more targeted so it helps the working families, not just the state’s top earners. I have a proven track record of producing bipartisan plans to help all Nebraskans.

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Property taxes and taxes in general are too high. I will responsibly look at ways to cut taxes while ensuring vital services remain strong and that we can balance our budget. That relief needs to be more targeted so it helps the working families, not just the state’s top earners. I have a proven track record of producing bipartisan plans to help all Nebraskans.

A Message From Lynne:

Candidate position

The government should be protecting our freedoms, not taking them away. I believe that our elected leaders should not be telling people how to live their lives, raise their children, or take care of their own health and well-being. My focus won’t be on policing our personal lives: instead, it’ll be to grow Nebraska’s economy.

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The government should be protecting our freedoms, not taking them away. I believe that our elected leaders should not be telling people how to live their lives, raise their children, or take care of their own health and well-being. My focus won’t be on policing our personal lives: instead, it’ll be to grow Nebraska’s economy.

Public safety and justice

Candidate position

I will ensure that Nebraska is a place where our children will want to live when they grow up. In addition to creating economic opportunities, we need to ensure our communities are thriving so families want to live here. We need strong schools, vibrant community spaces, strong main streets, and continued investments for police officers and firefighters to keep us safe.

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I will ensure that Nebraska is a place where our children will want to live when they grow up. In addition to creating economic opportunities, we need to ensure our communities are thriving so families want to live here. We need strong schools, vibrant community spaces, strong main streets, and continued investments for police officers and firefighters to keep us safe.

Lynne Walz for Nebraska

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Joseph McKeeIf she puts in writing that she will not raise property taxes i would think about it.

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Joseph McKeeIf she puts in writing that she will not raise property taxes i would think about it.

A Different Kind of Leader for Nebraska.

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Policy

As an average Nebraskan, Lynne knows just how hard it can be to make ends meet. She will work with all stakeholders to build an economy that works for everyone – not just big corporations and the wealthy. As Governor, she’ll focus on business development, supporting small family farms, lowering the cost of housing and daycare, and cutting taxes – not with handouts or politics, but with practical solutions and Nebraska common sense.

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As an average Nebraskan, Lynne knows just how hard it can be to make ends meet. She will work with all stakeholders to build an economy that works for everyone – not just big corporations and the wealthy. As Governor, she’ll focus on business development, supporting small family farms, lowering the cost of housing and daycare, and cutting taxes – not with handouts or politics, but with practical solutions and Nebraska common sense.

A sneak peek of my interview with Dan Parsons and Gov. Laura Kelly

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Belief

Allowing foreign beef imports to enter the market will hurt Nebraska cattlemen. This comes at a terrible time just as ranchers are about to sell calves. Jim Pillen is an enthusiastic supporter of the trade policies that are bringing economic pain to our agricultural economy.

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Allowing foreign beef imports to enter the market will hurt Nebraska cattlemen. This comes at a terrible time just as ranchers are about to sell calves. Jim Pillen is an enthusiastic supporter of the trade policies that are bringing economic pain to our agricultural economy.

Unifying Nebraska

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Prioritizes bipartisan problem-solving and a state government focused on low taxes, strong schools, economic opportunity, and shared civic values.

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Unifying Nebraska

Respecting the Will of the Voters

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Believes state officials should respect voter-approved decisions on issues such as medical marijuana, paid sick leave, minimum wage, and school vouchers.

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Respecting the Will of the Voters

Honesty & Transparency in Government

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Prioritizes greater government transparency and opposition to corrupt practices.

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Honesty & Transparency in Government

Grow Nebraska

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Supports tools to help businesses grow and attract new employers, along with rural investment in broadband, agriculture, and Main Street small businesses.

  • Frames the strategy around retaining young people and families in Nebraska.
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Grow Nebraska

Addressing Affordability

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Prioritizes reducing the cost pressures families face for housing, childcare, healthcare, and groceries.

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Addressing Affordability

A Fair Tax System

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Supports targeted tax relief for working families while maintaining vital services and balancing the state budget.

  • Says tax cuts should be designed so relief is not concentrated primarily among the state's highest earners.
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A Fair Tax System

Protecting Freedom

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Believes government should protect personal freedom rather than direct how people live, raise their children, or make personal healthcare decisions.

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Protecting Freedom

Building Strong Communities

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Supports continued investment in public schools, community spaces, Main Street communities, police officers, and firefighters.

  • Frames community investment and economic opportunity as tools to make Nebraska places where families want to stay.
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Building Strong Communities

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  1. Election record

    2026 Nebraska candidate record — Lynne Walz

    Nebraska Secretary of State

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

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