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Nebraska governor polls
Walz (D) vs. Pillen (R)
Jim Pillen leads the 2026 Nebraska governor race by 3.2 points in PolitiKool's polling average, as of Oct. 11, 2026.
- Walz 40.6%, Pillen 43.8%.
- 6 polls from 6 pollsters, weighted by recency, sample size, pollster record and partisan sponsorship.
- The margin has moved 1.4 points toward Lynne Walz over the past month.
- Rated Likely R, combining the average with the Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball and Inside Elections.
- The seat is held by Jim Pillen (R).
Nebraska governor polling average
Lynne Walz40.6%
Jim Pillen43.8%
MarginPillen +3.2
Average as of Oct. 11, 2026 · — Lynne Walz · — Jim Pillen
Latest Nebraska governor polls
| Dates | Pollster | Sample | Walz | Pillen | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 24 – Oct. 3 | YouGov | 1,809 LV | 43% | 44% | Pillen +1 |
| Sept. 28–30 | co/efficient (partisan) | 1,113 LV | 38% | 43% | Pillen +5 |
| Sept. 14–16 | Wedgewood Polls | 500 LV | 36% | 53% | Pillen +17 |
| Sept. 8–14 | Lake Research Partners (partisan) | — RV | 40% | 40% | Even |
| Sept. 8–13 | SurveyUSA | 503 LV | 35% | 43% | Pillen +8 |
| Sept. 1–2 | Public Policy Polling (partisan) | 559 RV | 31% | 32% | Pillen +1 |
| April 25–29 | Lake Research Partners (partisan) | 900 LV | 45% | 47% | Pillen +2 |
| April 6–7 | Public Policy Polling (partisan) | 670 RV | 33% | 38% | Pillen +5 |
| Dec. 11–17 | Lake Research Partners (partisan) | 900 LV | 43% | 48% | Pillen +5 |
| July 23–29 | Lake Research Partners (partisan) | 900 LV | 39% | 51% | Pillen +12 |