Nebraska gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022 (May 10 Republican primary)
- Primary date: May 10
- Mail-in registration deadline: April 22
- Online reg. deadline: April 22
- In-person reg. deadline: May 2
- Early voting starts: April 11
- Early voting ends: May 9
- Poll times: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Absentee/mail-in deadline: May 10
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Election details |
Filing deadline: February 15, 2022/March 1, 2022 |
Primary: May 10, 2022 General: November 8, 2022 Pre-election incumbent(s): Gov. Pete Ricketts (Republican) Lt. Gov. Mike Foley (Republican) |
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Poll times: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Central time zone); 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Mountain time zone) Voting in Nebraska |
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Governor Lieutenant Governor |
Jim Pillen defeated eight other candidates in the Republican Party primary for governor of Nebraska on May 10, 2022.[1] Incumbent Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) was term-limited.
Charles Herbster, Brett Lindstrom, and Pillen led in endorsements, funding, and media attention.[2][3][4] On May 1, 2022, the Lincoln Journal Star's Don Walton wrote that the primary had "developed into a fluid and unpredictable [race]," which he said "[appeared] to be tightening with three candidates moving within grasp of victory."[5]
Herbster, who chaired former President Donald Trump's (R) Agriculture and Rural Advisory Committee, described himself as a "political outsider, businessman, and fifth-generation farmer and rancher" and said it was "time for a Nebraska farmer and rancher to lead our great state toward successful solutions."[6][7] Herbster said, "America is in trouble, and if America is in trouble, Nebraska is in trouble. ... Governors moving forward will have two jobs: to lead their state and to pushback against government overreach that’s coming out of Washington like a tsunami."[8] Trump endorsed Herbster in October 2021.[9] Nebraska Lt. Gov. Mike Foley (R) endorsed Herbster in March 2022.[10]
At the time of the election, Lindstrom was a member of the Nebraska Senate. Lindstrom said he had "been at the forefront of tax reform, economic development and family issues" and had "passed legislation to make college more affordable for Nebraskans, defended the unborn, and led the fight against the opioid epidemic."[11] According to Walton, Lindstrom "suggested he has the ability to connect with the next generation of leadership while also bringing valuable legislative experience to the governor's office."[12] Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and the Nebraska State Education Association endorsed Lindstrom in April 2022.[13][14]
Pillen, a University of Nebraska Regent, veterinarian, and the owner of Pillen Family Farms, said, "I will work to grow our economy and give every child the chance to pursue their dreams right here in Nebraska. We have to fix our broken property tax system and cut taxes. We need to modernize our tax structure, expand broadband access, and improve infrastructure across our state."[15] Ricketts endorsed Pillen in January 2022, and the Nebraska Farm Bureau endorsed Pillen in February.[16][17]
On April 14, 2022, the Nebraska Examiner's Aaron Sanderford reported that eight women had accused Herbster of sexual misconduct occurring between 2017 and 2022.[18] Herbster denied the allegations.[19] Click here for more information about the allegations and candidates' responses.
Also running in the primary were Donna Nicole Carpenter, Michael Connely, Lela McNinch, Breland Ridenour, Theresa Thibodeau, and Troy Wentz.
As of May 2022, major independent observers rated the general election as Solid/Safe Republican. Rickets was first elected in 2014 and won re-election in 2018, defeating state Sen. Bob Krist (D) 59%-41%. At the time of the election, Republicans had held trifecta control of Nebraska state government since 1999.
Michael Connely (R), Lela McNinch (R), and Breland Ridenour (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Click on a candidate's name to view that candidate's responses.
This page focuses on Nebraska's Republican Party gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial primary. For more in-depth information on Nebraska's Democratic gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial primary and the general election, see the following pages:
- Nebraska gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022 (May 10 Democratic primary)
- Nebraska gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022
Election news
Click below to view a timeline leading up to the election, including polling, debates, and other noteworthy events.

Candidates and election results
Governor
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Nebraska
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jim Pillen | 33.9 | 91,555 |
![]() | Charles Herbster | 29.9 | 80,771 | |
![]() | Brett Lindstrom | 26.1 | 70,554 | |
![]() | Theresa Thibodeau | 6.1 | 16,432 | |
![]() | Breland Ridenour ![]() | 1.7 | 4,685 | |
![]() | Michael Connely ![]() | 1.1 | 2,838 | |
Donna Nicole Carpenter | 0.6 | 1,536 | ||
![]() | Lela McNinch ![]() | 0.4 | 1,192 | |
Troy Wentz | 0.3 | 708 |
Total votes: 270,271 | ||||
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Lieutenant governor
According to Nebraska law, each party's gubernatorial nominee must select a running mate for lieutenant governor by September 1 of the election year.[25]
Candidate comparison
Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "WHO AM I? I am a patriotic, aggressive Maine Corp Sgt who is not politically correct. My youthful choice of stupidity included, jumping off corn quonsets into hay stacks (painful), jumping over our house with a 125 Kawasaki motorcycle (successful), going water skiing when there was still ice on the water (bad idea), and ripping flesh from my shin bone trying to show off how high I could jump, and then sewing it back up (you need pliers, needle +thread). I have cleaned pigsties, loaded iron, stacked concrete, detasseled corn, stacked hay, been a driver, a store clerk, a waiter, a newspaper boy, and a worker on an assembly line. I have worn most hats. In the military I have walked through machine gun nests, been blown down runways, and have huddled half frozen on the Korean plains during operation Team Spirit. I am just an average Nebraskan, originally from Broken Bow. My family has been in Nebraska for 7 generations. I know what Nebraska was, and what we have lost. I want it back. WORK EXPERIENCE Military Helicopter Communications/Navigation Military Intelligence Security NBC Disaster Preparation Military Medical Laboratory Military Police Government Department of Defense (Testing Administrator) US Census State Quality Assurance Director (Nebraska) Foreign Advisor (Japanese Ministry of Education) Civilian Mechanical and Electrical Assembly Residential Construction Agriculture (Seed Corn, Ranching, Agroforestry) "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Nebraska in 2022.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Biography: Herbster was born in Falls City, Nebraska. At the time of the election, he was the president and chief executive officer of Carico Farms, Herbster Angus Farms, and the Conklin Company.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Nebraska in 2022.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Nebraska State Senate (Assumed office: 2015)
Biography: Lindstrom was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He received a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His professional experience includes working as a wealth strategy associate.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Nebraska in 2022.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Born in the sandhills of Custer County, NE, to Jack and Clara (Clang) Connely, I am a lifelong Nebraskan and Moderate Conservative who has served Nebraskans behind the scenes for over 28 years. At an early age I moved to York, NE with my family where I lived and worked for 42 years before moving to Grand Island and eventually to Lincoln, where I reside with my husband Jerry. Raised in a strong Christian family, and later a graduate of York College, a private Christian College helped set the foundation of my life, beliefs, and service to society. I receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the UNK, Advanced Homeland Security Certification from Tel Aviv University, Israel, and Emergency Management Certifications from FEMA, NEMA and LETRA. Began substitute teaching before landing a full-time job at the Nebraska Department of Correctional, working at NCCW, LCC, Airpark Treatment Center and NSP. for 12 years. Then to Nebraska Emergency Management, Nebraska Department of Education, School Security Services and now Adjunct Professor for UNO. Together my husband Jerry and I have five children and seven grandchildren making a total of seven generations of Nebraskans in my family. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Nebraska in 2022.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- University of Nebraska Board of Regents (Assumed office: 2013)
Biography: Pillen was born in Columbus, Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and from Kansas State University with a doctor of veterinary medicine. Pillen’s professional experience includes working as a veterinarian and hog producer.
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Sources: Jim Pillen 2022 campaign website, "Issues," accessed February 28, 2022; KETV Omaha, "University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen talks on his ‘Pillen Playbook' and his strategy behind running for governor," April 19, 2022; Facebook, "Jim Pillen on February 25, 2022," accessed February 28, 2022 ; University of Nebraska System, "Jim Pillen, DVM," accessed February 28, 2022; Omaha World-Herald, "2022 candidates for Nebraska governor," February 14, 2022; The Grand Island Independent, "Immigration, labor, taxes topics of Republican gubernatorial forum in Kearney," December 6, 2021
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Nebraska in 2022.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "A middle-class, working Nebraskan that stands firm on two documents of principle - the Holy Bible and the U.S. Constitution. A leader by nature and training, a manager through professional experience, a father and husband."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Nebraska in 2022.
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Michael Connely (R)
Wasteful bureaucratic independent agencies SHALL be brought under control and dramatically scaled back.
Eroded rights SHALL be restored.

Lela McNinch (R)
Creating an inclusive Nebraska which embraces diversity for the growth and betterment of the State. If we truly want to encourage individuals and families to help grow our state, we must be open minded and accepting of all others who want to be part of the community we have here in Nebraska. Accepting and embracing diversity in race, religion, culture, gender or identity, age, language and capabilities are essential to our state's success.
Taxes are killing all of us. It is past due to correct the problem. Creating a flat tax levels the playing field for all Nebraskans. Individuals and business will pay equally a tax percentage of what they purchase. There will be no exceptions for any individual, group of people, business type or service of the state. If you make a purchase, you pay the tax. The goal is to eliminate property taxes.

Breland Ridenour (R)
I will fight diligently against abortion with the intent to ban it completely. Abortion equals murder. Period.
Our tax structure is crippling our state. I have a solution to the problem and a strategy to get it fixed once and for all.

Michael Connely (R)
These include:
- Replacing the State Department of Education
- Medical Freedom (No Mandates)
- Election Judicial Panel
- Stand Your Ground Gun Right Restoration and many other right restoration rules.

Lela McNinch (R)
Recognizing the Rule of Law in the State and Nation to ensure the safety of all citizens. Enforce the laws on the books.
Education proposals and standards to meet accreditation requirements must have representation by both parties in Nebraska. New education proposals must have checks and balance approval before passed.
Legalizing medical marijuana. The use of THC products works to combat illness and alleviate or eliminate pain or side effects associated with cancer and cancer treatments or permanent medical disabilities such as RNA, Epilepsy, seizures, and Parkinson’s disease.
Breland Ridenour (R)

Michael Connely (R)
Ronald Reagan “Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem”
Donald Trump “I do not have time to be politically correct and neither does America”
Brian Tracy “The act of taking the first step is what separates the winners from the losers.”
Lela McNinch (R)

Breland Ridenour (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Breland Ridenour (R)
I am an individual that stands firm on principle . What's right is right, and what's wrong is wrong. Principle remains constant and does not change with perceived logic or statistics.
I am a manager by trade. I have experience in budgeting, hiring/firing, and making tough decisions.
I am a leader by nature and training. I will lead by example and not ask others to do what I won't do.
I am a full perspective thinker. I work hard to see the issue from all angles to ensure a complete understanding of the problem at hand.
I am a solution-finder. I look inside and outside the box to create and identify solutions that will fix the core issues and not violate the rights of the people.
I am a well-versed communicator. Nothing can be accomplished in government without working with others.
I am a middle-class citizen. I have no interest in clout, celebrity status, or money. I am here to make my our home a better place.
Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)
Developing a budget together with the representative of the people and sticking to that budget with an unobstructed vision of long-term goals and needs for the State. Oversight of each State agency to ensure accountability to the citizens and to ensure spending is thrifty and not wasteful.

Michael Connely (R)
Simplify and dramatically downsize the Nebraska Government...
Make Nebraska able to stand on its own as an independent state in emergency situations...
Lela McNinch (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Breland Ridenour (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Breland Ridenour (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)
To be the Governor means to be the voice of the people and for the people with clear communications in listening and speaking to the legislature in the development of new laws and enforcement of current rules. A Governor's responsibility is to develop a budget together with the representative of the people and stick to that budget with an unobstructed vision of long-term goals and needs for the State. But to also be flexible enough with funds to address unforeseen crisis in the State in order to lift burdens from the citizens.
A Governor is responsible for the oversight of each State agency to ensure accountability to the citizens and to ensure spending is thrifty and not wasteful.
Breland Ridenour (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Breland Ridenour (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)
I believe society will reach a tipping point where people who work long and hard for what they have will fight back against those for whom believe they should just receive what others have worked for. Whoever is in charge should have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to collaborate with all responders in a seamless coordinated fashion for the protection of people across the State, and the clarity to de-escalate the violence and listen to all involved to provide a viable solution. There is no doubt that our weather and climate is changing in Nebraska. I foresee the current natural disasters we face each year will amplify in their intensity. This is something we cannot control but will need to adapt and have a solid understanding of the mitigation, response, and recovery for citizens to keep them alive, safe, and well cared for.

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Michael Connely (R)

Lela McNinch (R)

Breland Ridenour (R)
Campaign advertisements
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Donna Nicole Carpenter
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Michael Connely
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Charles Herbster
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Breland Ridenour
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Troy Wentz
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Satellite ads
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Conservative Nebraska
As of April 25, 2022, independent political action committee Conservative Nebraska had spent $569,694 opposing Herbster and $561,977 opposing Lindstrom, according to records filed with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Incumbent Pete Ricketts (R) had contributed $1,275,000 to the PAC.[26] According to the Nebraska Examiner's Aaron Sanderford, Ricketts said, "I want Nebraska Republicans to have the facts when they head to the polls."[27]
A selection of Conservative Nebraska ads are included below:
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Restore the Good Life
Restore the Good Life spent $150,000 on March 18 to run an ad opposing Lindstrom in Omaha.[27][28] According to the Omaha World-Herald's Sara Gentzler, the group also contributed $100,000 to Conservative Nebraska and $150,000 to Say No to RINOs.[29] As of May 8, 2022, Ballotpedia had not located the group's filings with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission.
As of May 8, Restore the Good Life had released the following ads:
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Say No to RINOs
According to Sanderford, the group Say No to RINOs "started running TV ads [the week of April 7] in Scottsbluff, Lincoln and Grand Island attacking Lindstrom’s record."[30] Gentzler wrote on April 13, "Andrew La Grone, a former state senator, is listed as its treasurer. Public records show property at the group’s listed address is owned by La Grone and Sen. Julie Slama, who are married."[28]
As of April 25, 2022, Say No to RINOs had spent $149,400 opposing Lindstrom, according to records filed with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission.[31]
As of May 8, Say No to RINOs had released the following ads:
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April 8, 2022 |
Debates and forums
This section includes links to debates, forums, and other similar events where multiple candidates in this race participated. If you are aware of any debates or forums that should be included, please email us.
April 6 forum
On April 6, 2022, Herbster, Lindstrom, and Thibodeau participated in a forum hosted by the Greater Omaha Chamber.[21]
Click on the links below for summaries of the event:
March 24 debate
On March 24, 2022, Herbster, Lindstrom, Ridenour, and Thibodeau participated in a debate hosted by Nebraska Public Media.[22]
Click on the links below for summaries of the event:
February 3 forum
On February 3, 2022, Herbster, Lindstrom, Pillen, Ridenour, and Thibodeau participated in a forum hosted by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce. Democratic candidate Carol Blood also participated in the event.[23]
Click on the links below for summaries of the event:
December 5 forum
On December 5, 2021, Connely, Herbster, Lindstrom, Pillen, Ridenour, and Thibodeau participated in a forum hosted by the Nebraska Farm Bureau.[24]
Click on the links below for summaries of the event:
News and conflicts
This race was featured in The Heart of the Primaries, a newsletter capturing stories related to conflicts within each major party. Click here to read more about conflict in this and other 2022 Republican gubernatorial primaries. Click here to subscribe to the newsletter.
- Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 22 (May 12, 2022)
- Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 21 (May 5, 2022)
- Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 19 (April 21, 2022)
- Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 15 (March 24, 2022)
- Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 9 (February 10, 2022)
- Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 7 (January 27, 2022)
Noteworthy endorsements
This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.
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Election competitiveness
Polls
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General election race ratings
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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[32]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[33][34][35]
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The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. |
Election spending
Campaign finance
This section contains campaign finance figures from candidates submitted to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission in this election. It does not include information on spending by satellite groups. Click here to access the reports.
Satellite spending
- See also: Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[36][37][38]
If available, links to satellite spending reports by the Federal Election Commission and OpenSecrets.org are linked below. Any satellite spending reported in other resources is displayed in a table. This table may not represent the actual total amount spent by satellite groups in the election. Satellite spending for which specific amounts, dates, or purposes are not reported are marked "N/A." To help us complete this information, or to notify us of additional satellite spending, email us.
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Conservative Nebraska[39] | $554,000 | March 17, 2022 | Opposing Charles Herbster | |||||||||||
Restore the Good Life[27] | $150,000 | March 18, 2022 | Opposing Brett Lindstrom | |||||||||||
Say No to RINOs[31] | $87,550 | April 6, 2022 | Opposing Brett Lindstrom | |||||||||||
Conservative Nebraska[26] | $15,694 | April 7, 2022 | Opposing Charles Herbster | |||||||||||
Say No to RINOs[31] | $61,850 | April 14, 2022 | Opposing Brett Lindstrom | |||||||||||
Conservative Nebraska[26] | $561,977 | April 22, 2022 | Opposing Brett Lindstrom |
Noteworthy events
Herbster accused of sexual misconduct by eight women, denies allegations and sues accuser
On April 14, 2022, the Nebraska Examiner's Aaron Sanderford reported that eight women, including state Sen. Julie Slama (R), said that Herbster had sexually assaulted them between 2017 and 2022. According to Sanderford, "Slama confirmed that as she walked by Herbster, he reached up her skirt, without her consent, and touched her inappropriately. ... [Six women] said Herbster groped them on their buttocks, outside of their clothes, during political events or beauty pageants. ... A seventh woman said Herbster once cornered her privately and kissed her forcibly."[18]
Sanderford said the Examiner corroborated each account with either at least one witness or at least one individual who was told of the alleged incident on the same day it was said to have occurred.[18][40]
Herbster first responded to the accusations reported by the Nebraska Examiner in a statement on April 14: "These libelous accusations are 100% false. ... It's only after I've threatened the stranglehold the establishment has on this state do they stoop to lies this large. This story is a ridiculous, unfounded dirty political trick being carried out by Pete Ricketts and Jim Pillen."[19]
Herbster filed a defamation lawsuit against Slama on April 22, 2022.[41] To view the lawsuit and read statements from Herbster and Slama's representatives, click here. Slama, who said Herbster's lawsuit was a "frivolous and bad-faith attempt to bully a sexual assault victim into silence," countersued Herbster for sexual battery on April 25.[42][43] Her lawsuit can be viewed here.
On April 26, the Herbster campaign released an ad that said: "Clarence Thomas. Then Brett Kavanaugh. Lies stacked up to ruin them. Now Pillen and Ricketts are doing it to Charles W. Herbster. The facts? Herbster's accuser was employed by Ricketts. Her husband and sister? Ricketts gave them jobs too. And even after the supposed incident, she kept contacting Herbster. Texts, calls, meetings, even invited Herbster to her destination wedding. Jim Pillen's attack on Herbster: built on lies."[44] Slama's attorney said the ad "[promoted] a far-ranging conspiracy theory that other people [were] behind well-corroborated reports of sexual assault and harassment of 8 women and at least 3 on-the-record witness accounts." He said, "Charles Herbster is solely responsible for the harm he inflicted against Senator Slama, and he will answer for it in court."[43]
On April 29, a second of the eight women, Elizabeth Todsen, allowed her name to be made public. Todsen said Herbster groped her at the same 2019 fundraiser at which he allegedly groped Slama. Todsen was a legislative assistant at the time.[45][46]
In response to Todsen's account, Herbster's campaign said on April 30, "Just 10 days before the Republican Primary for Governor, Charles W. Herbster’s political opponents with ties to Governor Ricketts have launched this disgusting smear attack on him. ... Charles W. Herbster has already filed legal action against one of the people named in reports and will be taking legal action against others. He will not stop fighting until his name is cleared and he is vindicated."[47]
Responses from other political figures
Other candidates in the primary responded to the allegations on April 14:
- Pillen: "Sexually assaulting women should be disqualifying for anyone seeking to serve as a leader."[48]
- Lindstrom: "I was disgusted reading the stories of my colleague, Senator Slama, and the other brave women who came forward today. ... We need to listen to and stand with the victims."[49]
- Thibodeau: "The allegations outlined against Charles Herbster are morally repugnant and in stark contrast to the principles of basic human decency. ... I unequivocally support Senator Julie Slama and the seven brave young women who shared their stories."[50]
On April 15, Nebraska Republican Party Chairman Dan Welch said, "Without casting judgement in this matter, the NEGOP condemns all forms of sexual assault and believes any allegation must be investigated appropriately. … Per the NEGOP Constitution, the party remains neutral in the Governor’s primary. … The NEGOP will support our nominees for the general election."[51]
On April 19, Ricketts said, "It is ridiculous to suggest that I or anyone else conspired to talk eight women and even more witnesses to make up stories about Charles Herbster. ... It’s just not plausible." According to the Omaha World-Herald's Sara Gentzler, Pillen's campaign also "said in a statement that it was not behind the story."[52]
On May 1, former President Donald Trump (R) spoke at a rally for Herbster and responded to the allegations: "Charles is a fine man and he is innocent of these despicable charges, by the way Charles welcome to politics. ... These are malicious charges to derail him long enough that the election can go by before the proper defense can be put forward."[53] Trump said, "I defend people when I know they're good. He's a good man. He was with us from the beginning ... he's an innocent human being."[54]
Election context
Nebraska gubernatorial election history
2018
General election
General election for Governor of Nebraska
Incumbent Pete Ricketts defeated Bob Krist in the general election for Governor of Nebraska on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Pete Ricketts (R) | 59.0 | 411,812 |
![]() | Bob Krist (D) | 41.0 | 286,169 |
Total votes: 697,981 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Nebraska
Bob Krist defeated Vanessa Ward and Tyler Davis in the Democratic primary for Governor of Nebraska on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Bob Krist | 59.8 | 54,992 |
Vanessa Ward | 28.8 | 26,478 | ||
Tyler Davis | 11.4 | 10,472 |
Total votes: 91,942 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Nebraska
Incumbent Pete Ricketts defeated Krystal Gabel in the Republican primary for Governor of Nebraska on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Pete Ricketts | 81.4 | 138,292 |
![]() | Krystal Gabel | 18.6 | 31,568 |
Total votes: 169,860 | ||||
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2014
Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska, 2014 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
57.2% | 308,751 | |
Democratic | Chuck Hassebrook/Jane Raybould | 39.3% | 211,905 | |
Libertarian | Mark G. Elworth Jr./Scott Zimmerman | 3.5% | 19,001 | |
Total Votes | 539,657 | |||
Election results via Nebraska Secretary of State |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Dave Heineman won re-election to the office of Governor of Nebraska. He defeated Mike Meister in the general election.
Governor of Nebraska, 2010 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
73.9% | 360,645 | |
Democratic | Mike Meister | 26.1% | 127,343 | |
Total Votes | 487,988 | |||
Election results via Nebraska office of the Secretary of State. |
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State profile
Demographic data for Nebraska | ||
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Nebraska | U.S. | |
Total population: | 1,893,765 | 316,515,021 |
Land area (sq mi): | 76,824 | 3,531,905 |
Race and ethnicity** | ||
White: | 88.1% | 73.6% |
Black/African American: | 4.7% | 12.6% |
Asian: | 2% | 5.1% |
Native American: | 0.9% | 0.8% |
Pacific Islander: | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Two or more: | 2.2% | 3% |
Hispanic/Latino: | 10% | 17.1% |
Education | ||
High school graduation rate: | 90.7% | 86.7% |
College graduation rate: | 29.3% | 29.8% |
Income | ||
Median household income: | $52,997 | $53,889 |
Persons below poverty level: | 14.6% | 11.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Nebraska. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. |
Presidential voting pattern
- See also: Presidential voting trends in Nebraska
Nebraska voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.
Pivot Counties (2016)
Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, one is located in Nebraska, accounting for 0.5 percent of the total pivot counties.[55]
Pivot Counties (2020)
In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nebraska had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties.
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Election analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
- Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
- State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
- Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
Presidential elections
Cook PVI by congressional district
Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Nebraska, 2022 | |||
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District | Incumbent | Party | PVI |
Nebraska's 1st | Mike Flood | ![]() |
R+9 |
Nebraska's 2nd | Don Bacon | ![]() |
Even |
Nebraska's 3rd | Adrian Smith | ![]() |
R+29 |
2020 presidential results by 2022 congressional district lines
2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2022 district lines, Nebraska[56] | ||||
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District | Joe Biden ![]() |
Donald Trump ![]() | ||
Nebraska's 1st | 43.3% | 54.3% | ||
Nebraska's 2nd | 52.2% | 45.8% | ||
Nebraska's 3rd | 23.1% | 74.9% |
2012-2020
How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:
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Status | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | ||||
Solid Democratic | D | D | D | ||||
Trending Democratic | R | D | D | ||||
Battleground Democratic | D | R | D | ||||
New Democratic | R | R | D | ||||
Republican | |||||||
Status | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | ||||
Solid Republican | R | R | R | ||||
Trending Republican | D | R | R | ||||
Battleground Republican | R | D | R | ||||
New Republican | D | D | R |
Following the 2020 presidential election, 53.4% of Nebraskans lived in one of the state's 90 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 46.2% lived in one of two Trending Democratic counties: Douglas and Lancaster. Overall, Nebraska was Solid Republican, having voted for Mitt Romney (R) in 2012, Donald Trump (R) in 2016, and Donald Trump (R) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Nebraska following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.
Nebraska county-level statistics, 2020 | |||||||
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Solid Republican | 90 | 53.4% | |||||
Trending Democratic | 2 | 46.2% | |||||
Trending Republican | 1 | 0.3% | |||||
Total voted Democratic | 2 | 46.2% | |||||
Total voted Republican | 91 | 53.8% |
Historical voting trends
Nebraska presidential election results (1900-2020)
- 6 Democratic wins
- 25 Republican wins
Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 |
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Winning Party | R | R | D | D | D | R | R | R | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Statewide elections
This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.
U.S. Senate elections
The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Nebraska.
U.S. Senate election results in Nebraska | ||
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Race | Winner | Runner up |
2020 | 62.7%![]() |
24.4%![]() |
2018 | 57.7%![]() |
38.6%![]() |
2014 | 64.4%![]() |
31.5%![]() |
2012 | 57.8%![]() |
42.2%![]() |
2008 | 57.5%![]() |
40.1%![]() |
Average | 60.0 | 35.4 |
Gubernatorial elections
- See also: Governor of Nebraska
The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Nebraska.
Gubernatorial election results in Nebraska | ||
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Race | Winner | Runner up |
2018 | 59.0%![]() |
41.0%![]() |
2014 | 57.2%![]() |
39.2%![]() |
2010 | 73.9%![]() |
26.1%![]() |
2006 | 73.4%![]() |
24.5%![]() |
2002 | 68.7%![]() |
27.5%![]() |
Average | 66.4 | 31.7 |
State partisanship
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Nebraska's congressional delegation as of November 2022.
Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Nebraska, November 2022 | |||
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Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
Democratic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Republican | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 2 | 3 | 5 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in Nebraska's top four state executive offices as of November 2022.
State executive officials in Nebraska, November 2022 | |
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Governor | ![]() |
Lieutenant Governor | ![]() |
Secretary of State | ![]() |
Attorney General | ![]() |
State legislature
The table below highlights the partisan composition of the Nebraska State Senate as of November 2022.
Nebraska State Senate
Party | As of November 2022 | |
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Democratic Party | 17 | |
Republican Party | 32 | |
Independent | 0 | |
Vacancies | 0 | |
Total | 49 |
Trifecta control
As of November 2022, Nebraska was a Republican trifecta, with a majority in the state legislature and control of the governorship. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.
Nebraska Party Control: 1992-2022
Seven years of Democratic trifectas • Twenty-four years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
Demographics
The table below details demographic data in Nebraska and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.
Demographic Data for Nebraska | ||
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Nebraska | United States | |
Population | 1,961,504 | 331,449,281 |
Land area (sq mi) | 76,817 | 3,531,905 |
Race and ethnicity** | ||
White | 85.3% | 70.4% |
Black/African American | 4.8% | 12.6% |
Asian | 2.5% | 5.6% |
Native American | 0.9% | 0.8% |
Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other (single race) | 2.5% | 5.1% |
Multiple | 3.9% | 5.2% |
Hispanic/Latino | 11.2% | 18.2% |
Education | ||
High school graduation rate | 91.6% | 88.5% |
College graduation rate | 32.5% | 32.9% |
Income | ||
Median household income | $63,015 | $64,994 |
Persons below poverty level | 10.4% | 12.8% |
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020). | ||
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. |
2022 battleground elections
- See also: Battlegrounds
This election was a battleground race. Other 2022 battleground elections included:
- Maryland gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022 (July 19 Republican primary)
- New York gubernatorial election, 2022 (June 28 Democratic primary)
- Texas' 28th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 24 Democratic primary runoff)
- Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Democratic primary)
- United States Senate election in Missouri, 2022 (August 2 Republican primary)
See also
Nebraska | State Executive Elections | News and Analysis |
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Footnotes
- ↑ According to Nebraska law, each party's gubernatorial nominee must select a running mate for lieutenant governor by September 1 of the election year.
- ↑ The Grand Island Independent, "Top three Republican gubernatorial candidates talk about campaign, their priorities," February 21, 2022
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "Nebraska governor primary heats up with 'dark money' ads; polling shows 3-way contest," March 21, 2022
- ↑ KETV, "Nebraska gubernatorial race is 'officially a three-person race,'" April 8, 2022
- ↑ Lincoln Journal Star, "Don Walton: Fluid Nebraska GOP governor race enters final days," May 1, 2022
- ↑ Charles Herbster 2022 campaign website, "About," accessed February 28, 2022
- ↑ Charles Herbster 2022 campaign website, "The Herbster Plan," accessed March 22, 2022
- ↑ Nebraska Public Media, "Meet Nebraska's Republican Candidates for Governor," April 22, 2022
- ↑ Save America, "Endorsement of Charles W. Herbster," October 26, 2021
- ↑ Huskeradio, "Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley Endorses Charles Herbster for NE Governor," March 16, 2022
- ↑ Brett Lindstrom 2022 campaign website, "Bio," accessed February 28, 2022
- ↑ Lincoln Journal Star, "Gubernatorial candidates talk taxes, workforce, retention of young Nebraskans," February 3, 2022
- ↑ KMTV, "'The type of leadership we need': Mayor Stothert endorses Lindstrom in GOP primary for Neb. Governor," April 4, 2022
- ↑ Lincoln Journal Star, "State teachers union endorses primary election candidates," April 7, 2022
- ↑ Jim Pillen 2022 campaign website, "Home," accessed February 28, 2022
- ↑ Lincoln Journal Star, "Ricketts endorses Regent Jim Pillen in governor's race," January 18, 2022
- ↑ Lincoln Journal Star, "Farm Bureau endorses Pillen in GOP gubernatorial race," February 1, 2022
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Nebraska Examiner, "GOP state senator, seven other women say Charles Herbster groped them; he denies allegations," April 14, 2022
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Facebook, "Charles W. Herbster on April 14, 2022," accessed April 18, 2022
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission, "View Campaign Filings," accessed February 28, 2022
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 WOWT, "Election 2022: Three Republican gubernatorial candidates participate in forum," April 6, 2022
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 KETV, "Four Nebraska gubernatorial candidates face off in debate," March 25, 2022
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 KOLN "Election 2022: Nebraska Governor’s Race candidates participate in forum," February 3, 2022
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 NTV News, "Agriculture forum shows where gubernatorial candidates stand," December 5, 2021
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "Nebraska Revised Statute 32-619.01," accessed February 22, 2022
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission, "Filings for Conservative Nebraska: 2nd primary campaign statement (Form B-4)," May 2, 2022
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 Nebraska Examiner, "Dark money ads hit Herbster and Lindstrom in Nebraska governor’s race," March 19, 2022
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 Omaha World-Herald, "Another dark money group is funding Lindstrom attack ads," April 13, 2022
- ↑ KPVI, "Brad Ashford’s endorsement of Lindstrom highlighted in attack ads," May 3, 2022
- ↑ Nebraska Examiner, "NSEA endorses Blood and Lindstrom, spurring questions in Nebraska GOP governor’s race," April 7, 2022
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission, "Filings for Say No to RINOs: 2nd primary campaign statement (Form B-4)," May 2, 2022
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission, "Filings for Conservative Nebraska: 1st primary campaign statement (Form B-4)," April 11 2022
- ↑ Nebraska Examiner, "Three people speak on the record to confirm allegations of groping by Charles Herbster," April 19, 2022
- ↑ WOWT, "Herbster files lawsuit against Nebraska State Sen. Julie Slama," April 22, 2022
- ↑ WOWT, "Nebraska State Sen. Julie Slama countersues candidate Herbster," April 25, 2022
- ↑ 43.0 43.1 KETV Omaha, "Slama's attorney alleges Herbster trying to 'bully sexual assault victims into silence' with new attack ad," April 26, 2022
- ↑ YouTube, "Pillen Attacks Built On Lies," April 27, 2022
- ↑ Nebraska Examiner, "A second woman steps forward by name to allege Charles Herbster groped her," April 30, 2022
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "Second woman accuses Herbster of 'groping' her at dinner event," April 30, 2022
- ↑ The Hill, "Second woman publicly accuses Trump-backed candidate of sexual misconduct," April 30, 2022
- ↑ Facebook, "Jim Pillen on April 14, 2022," accessed April 18, 2022
- ↑ Twitter, "Brett Lindstrom on April 14, 2022," accessed April 18, 2022
- ↑ Facebook, "Theresa Thibodeau on April 14, 2022," accessed April 18, 2022
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "What the allegations against Herbster mean for the governor's race," April 15, 2022
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "Herbster digs into denial as campaign prepares lawsuit," April 20, 2022
- ↑ KETV Omaha, "Charles Herbster and Donald Trump draw thousands to rally in Greenwood," May 1, 2022
- ↑ Lincoln Journal Star, "Trump defends, endorses Herbster at rescheduled Nebraska rally," May 1, 2022
- ↑ The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip of Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2020, 2016, and 2012," accessed September 9, 2022
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