Former State Sen. Lynne Walz confirms 2026 Democratic bid for governor
Source: Nebraska Examiner
By: Zach Wendling - January 21, 2026 9:36 am
FREMONT, Neb. — Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont confirmed Wednesday she will run as a Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor in 2026 after a statewide listening tour.
Walz launched an exploratory committee for governor in November and hinted she would enter the race if her concerns for the state matched those of Nebraskans. She hosted 10 listening sessions in December, from Scottsbluff to Omaha, as well as additional private events with local community leaders.
“Nebraska is full of possibilities, and we need a governor who will focus on creating and attracting good-paying jobs, supporting our public schools and lowering the cost of food, health care and day care,” Walz said Wednesday.
She continued: “I believe we have more in common than what divides us, and I assure you I will be a governor who is focused on Nebraska’s future.”
Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont hosts her tenth and final listening session Dec. 13, 2025, in Omaha as part of her 2026 exploratory bid for governor. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)
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