The rating
Lean Republican
Rated Lean Republican by Cook Political Report on Oct 13, 2026.
| Forecaster | Rating | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Political Report (opens in a new tab) | Lean R | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Likely R | Latest |
Who is running
Jim Pillen
Republican Incumbent
Lynne Walz
Democrat Challenger
Brett Lindstrom
Independent Challenger
The facts
- Pillen won in 2022 with 59.7%.
- Sabato moved Nebraska from Safe to Likely Republican on Sept. 29.
Opinion
Why this race matters to conservatives
A safe red state that forecasters now watch. A three-way race can split the vote.
This box is the opinion of RightNewsRightNow. The rest of this page is reporting, with sources listed below.
Where these facts come from
- Cook Political ReportCurrent rating, as of Oct 13, 2026Read it (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia (election pages, with their cited sources)Candidate and race factsRead it (opens in a new tab)