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Nebraska Governor

From the 2022 Primary Voter's Guide series
  • Apr 2, 2022
  • Apr 2, 2022 Updated Apr 14, 2023
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Nine Republicans are running for the GOP gubernatorial nomination and two Democrats. One from each party, along with a lone Libertarian candidate, will advance to the general election in November.

Republican: Michael Connely

Age: In his 60s

Address: 1302 Road L, York

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Republican: Brett Lindstrom

Age: 41

Address: 4810 N. 138th St., Omaha

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Republican: Lela McNinch

Age: 57

Address: 3020 S. 74th St., Lincoln

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Republican: Jim Pillen

Age: 66

Address: 4438 Old Mill Court, Columbus

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Republican: Breland Ridenour

Age: 34 on April 14

Address: 904 S. 201st St., Elkhorn

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Republican: Troy Wentz

Age: 59

Address: 60665 736 Road, Sterling

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Democrat: Carol Blood

Age: 61

Address: 2812 Jack Pine St., Bellevue

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Libertarian: Scott Zimmerman

Age: 48

Address: 11623 Spaulding St., Omaha

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Governor

This year's gubernatorial race features a pack of Republicans hoping to succeed Gov. Pete Ricketts when he completes his second term in office in January 2023.

There are nine Republicans running for the GOP nomination: Michael Connely of York, Charles Herbster of Falls City, Jim Pillen of Columbus, Brett Lindstrom and Theresa Thibodeau, both of Omaha, Lela McNinch and Donna Nicole Carpenter, both of Lincoln, Breland Ridenour of Elkhorn and Troy Wentz of Sterling.

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Republican: Charles Herbster

Age: 67

Address: P.O. Box 549, Falls City

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Charles Herbster

Herbster
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