Jim Pillen

Republican · Governor, Nebraska
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Jim Pillen

Republican · Incumbent · Candidate for Governor, Nebraska

Pillen was born in Columbus, Nebraska. Pillen graduated from Lakeview High School in 1974.

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Also running: Rick Beard (L) · Brett Lindstrom (A) · Lynne Walz (D)

Where Pillen stands

Rejecting Critical Race Theory

Critical Race Theory should not be taught in our K-12 schools, and it shouldn't ever be forced on a student at the University of Nebraska. That's why I proposed a resolution to prevent the imposition of Critical Race Theory on NU campuses:
Original: jimpillen.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Position history

Property tax relief

  1. Jan 20, 2026 (Tele-town hall; asking for three more legislative votes to)
    On the campaign website: “Suzanne and I have felt the outpouring of prayer and support from Nebraskans across the state and friends across the country.” (Campaign website)
    Source: Nebraska Examiner, Jan 21, 2026
  2. Sep 21, 2026 (Monthly statewide call-in radio program)
    What we have to do is we have to cap property valuations. It's as simple as that.
    Source: KLIN, Sep 22, 2026

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