IncumbentJim Pillen Republican
General election
incumbent governor (2023–present)
- Lynne Walz Democrat
former state senator from the 15th district (2017–2025) and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018
Independents:
Democratic primary
former state senator from the 15th district (2017–2025) and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018
USAF veteran
Republican primary
incumbent governor (2023–present)
candidate for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district in 2024
Also on the ballot:
Sheila Korth-Focken 7.8%
Gary Rogge 3.7%
Jacy Todd 2.7%