2022 Nebraska gubernatorial election

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2022 Nebraska gubernatorial election
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Pete Ricketts
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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 re-election to a third term.[1]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

  • Donna Nicole Carpenter[2]
  • Michael Connely, educational advisor, quality assurance director, small-scale agribusiness, USMC veteran (Aviation Communication and Navigation, Military Intelligence Security, Medical Laboratory)[3]
  • Charles W. Herbster, farmer 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]
  • Lela McNinch[8]
  • Jim Pillen, pig farmer, agribusinessman and member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents[9]
  • Breland Ridenour, information technology manager[10]
  • Theresa Thibodeau, former state senator (2017–2019) and former chair of the Douglas County Republican Party[11]

Potential[]

  • Greg Ibach, former U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (2017–2021) and former Nebraska Director of Agriculture (2005–2017)[12]
  • 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]
  • John Stinner, state senator (2015–present)[5]

Declined[]

Endorsements[]

Jim Pillen
Statewide officials
State officials
  • Joni Albrecht, member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 17th district (2017-present)[23]
  • Julie Slama, member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 1st district (2019-present)[24]
  • Dan Hughes, member and chair of the executive board of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 44th district (2014-present)[25]
  • 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[26]
  • Lou Ann Linehan, member of Nebraska Legislature representing the 39th district (2017-present)[27]
  • Suzanne Geist, member of Nebraska Legislature representing the 25th district (2017-present)[28]
  • 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)
Individuals
  • Tom Osborne, Nebraska Cornhuskers head football coach (1973–1997), former college athletics administrator, and former Congressman[29]
Organizations
  • Nebraska Farm Bureau, Nebraska's largest agricultural group[30]
Charles W. Herbster
Executive Branch officials
  • Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[31]
Governors
  • Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota (2019–present)[32]
State Officials
  • Tom Brewer, member of Nebraska Legislature representing the 43rd district (2017-present).[33]
  • 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[34]
  • Steve Halloran, member of Nebraska Legislature representing the 33rd district (2017-present).[35]
  • Hal Daub,former Nebraska University Regent, Mayor of Omaha, and 2nd District Congressman. [36]
Other/Groups
  • Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky (2011-present).
  • American Conservative Union, [37]
  • Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council[38]
  • John C. Maxwell, author, speaker, and pastor[39]
  • ,
Brett Lindstrom
Statewide officials
  • Bob Krist, Democratic nominee for governor in 2018 and former member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 10th district (2009-2019)[40]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

  • Carol Blood, state senator (2017–present)[41]
  • Roy A. Harris[42]

Potential[]

  • 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]

Withdrew[]

  • Bob Krist, former state senator (2009–2019) and nominee for governor in 2018[43]

Declined[]

  • Alisha Shelton, Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020 (running for U.S. House)[44]
  • Tony Vargas, state senator (2017–present) (running for U.S. House)[45]

Endorsements[]

Carol Blood
Organizations
  • Nebraska Democratic Party[46]

Libertarian primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

  • Scott Zimmerman, businessman, comedian, founder of Z-Trak Productions and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2014[47]

General election[]

Predictions[]

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[48] Solid R October 5, 2021
Inside Elections[49] Solid R September 29, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[50] Safe R September 15, 2021
RCP[51] Safe R January 10, 2022

References[]

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  2. ^ "Nebraska Secretary of State" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on January 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "Lincoln veteran Michael Connely seeking state senate seat, announces 2022 Governor run". www.1011now.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  4. ^ "Herbster files, 2022 Governor's race off and running".
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Sanderford, Aaron (January 31, 2021). "The race to replace Ricketts: Who's in, who's thinking, who's out of campaign for governor". Omaha.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Hammel, Paul. "Sen. Deb Fischer says she won't run for Nebraska governor, likes being a legislator". Omaha.com. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  7. ^ Walton, Don. "Regent Jim Pillen says he's running for governor of Nebraska". JournalStar.com. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  8. ^ Adjunct Professor UNO, business owner Global Strategic Security Solutions GS3 LLC, Senior Consultant, School Security Services, School Safety Director,Nebraska Department of Education, Emergency Manager/9-1-1 Director, Grand Island/ Hall County,Exercise Training Officer, Nebraska Emergency Managent Agency, Emergency Preparedness Response Specialist/Crisis Negotiator, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services,Certified Substitute Teacher, York County. Candidate-List.pdf "Nebraska Secretary of State" (PDF). {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  10. ^ KETV Staff Report (May 12, 2021). "Another Republican enters the race for Nebraska governor". KETV. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  11. ^ Stoddard, Martha (October 28, 2021). "Omahan Theresa Thibodeau exploring run for Nebraska governor to give GOP options". Omaha World-Herald (published October 21, 2021). Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  12. ^ a b "Governor's race in 2022 appears to be wide open".
  13. ^ "Bacon says he is considering race for governor".
  14. ^ Essex, Randy (March 15, 2021). "Don Bacon won't run for Nebraska governor; looks forward to congressional roles". Omaha.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
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  27. ^ "Lou Ann Linehan endorses Pillen for Nebraska Governor". Lincoln Journal Star. June 16, 2021.
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  47. ^ "Libertarian candidate for governor pledges less government". Lincoln Journal Star. September 11, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  48. ^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  49. ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  50. ^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  51. ^ "2022 Governor Races". RCP. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.

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