Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, has criticized Gov. Jim Pillen for leading the state as it went from a massive budget surplus to massive budget deficits.
Former Nebraska Gov. and U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson, center, walks with Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, and Ben Steffen, Democratic candidate for Nebraska Lt. Governor, during the Nebraska Democratic Party Ben Nelson BBQ in Omaha on Aug. 22.
Photos: Former State Sen. Lynne Walz announces bid for Nebraska governor
Former state Sen. Lynne Walz is applauded after announcing her bid for governor at Milady Coffeehouse in Fremont, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
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Former state Sen. Lynne Walz announces her bid for governor at Milady Coffeehouse in Fremont, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
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Former State Sen. Lynne Walz announces her bid for Nebraska governor at Milady Coffeehouse in Fremont on Wednesday. "Government should run effectively and efficiently. It should value the lives of all Nebraskans," Walz said during her announcement.Â
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Former state Sen. Lynne Walz announces her bid for governor at Milady Coffeehouse in Fremont, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
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Former state Sen. Lynne Walz is applauded after announcing her bid for governor as she walks away with her husband Chris Walz at Milady Coffeehouse in Fremont, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Former state Sen. Lynne Walz announces her bid for governor at Milady Coffeehouse in Fremont, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Former state Sen. Lynne Walz announces her bid for governor at Milady Coffeehouse in Fremont, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Former state Sen. Lynne Walz announces her bid for governor at Milady Coffeehouse in Fremont, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Former state Sen. Lynne Walz announces her bid for governor at Milady Coffeehouse in Fremont, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
Former Nebraska Gov. and U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson, center, walks with Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, and Ben Steffen, Democratic candidate for Nebraska Lt. Governor, during the Nebraska Democratic Party Ben Nelson BBQ in Omaha on Aug. 22.
Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, has criticized Gov. Jim Pillen for leading the state as it went from a massive budget surplus to massive budget deficits.
