margin: 0; } $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. [18] Herbster denied the allegations. letter-spacing: 0.03em; $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Updates Key Races West Virginia Nebraska. He's a good man. margin-bottom: 4px; Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state. width: 50%; "[30] Gentzler wrote on April 13, "Andrew La Grone, a former state senator, is listed as its treasurer. padding:7px 8px 8px; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. It is my favorite because all the people found themselves in new situation where they had to discover who was friend and who was foe. As a Constitutionalist, the rights and liberties of the people must be protected, first and foremost. "[53] Trump said, "I defend people when I know they're good. background-color: grey; I am kind, smart, fierce and bold, which allows me not to be intimidated or easily influenced by others regardless of position. background-color: #db0000; (function() { a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { States like South Dakota have implemented a fair tax system that works for everyone. margin-top: 0px; Pete Ricketts, who backs . Scott Zimmerman advanced from the Libertarian primary for Governor of Nebraska on May 10, 2022. } else { | Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. border-top: 1px solid #ddd; Click here to subscribe to the newsletter. overflow: hidden; .panel-body p { The legacy I would like to leave is to be the leader who truly broke down barriers and united the people. width: 100%; Take a look at the candidates who have announced for the 2022 Nebraska governor's race. We need to break through in K-12 and start engaging business, farmers and ranchers with our kids, in sophomores and juniors in high schools and then we need to scholarship them. Republican Jim Pillen has defeated his Democratic and Libertarian opponents to become the next governor of Nebraska. GOP starts boosting Walker in runoff amid calls to keep Trump away from Georgia, Maricopa County officials apologize for Arizona ballot reader issue, New Hampshires James Roesener is first trans man elected to a state legislature, Here are the Black candidates who made history on election night, Biden speaks with McCarthy as House control remains too early to call, So much relief: South Dakota voters pass Medicaid expansion, Counting in Nevada's Clark County continues after 56,900 mail ballots were received on Election Day, Eric Sorensen becomes first LGBTQ person elected to Congress from Illinois, Latino Republican voters are more progressive than white Republican voters on key issues, exit polls find, Alaska Senate race headed to ranked choice runoff, Schumer says Democrats are 'feeling good' about keeping majority after pundits 'missed it', Abortion rights advocates see a flurry of post-Roe victories in midterms. border-right: 1px solid #ddd; No person, group of people, special interest groups, small or large businesses would be preferably included or exempt from the requirement of the law. The qualities I possess that will make me a successful officer holder are that I am a positive person who strives to see the best in all people. On Thursday, March 2, 2023, the Arizona Supreme Court scheduled Gunches' execution for April 6, 2023. } top: -5px; Herbster was born in Falls City, Nebraska.

Carol Blood defeated Roy Harris in the Democratic primary for Governor of Nebraska on May 10, 2022. I receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the UNK, Advanced Homeland Security Certification from Tel Aviv University, Israel, and Emergency Management Certifications from FEMA, NEMA and LETRA. Email us. To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here. padding-bottom: 0px; [9] Nebraska Lt. Gov. This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. margin-right: 12px; } According to the Omaha World-Herald's Sara Gentzler, Pillen's campaign also "said in a statement that it was not behind the story. .percentage_number { color:white; } top: -5px; max-width: 600px; } position: relative; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { } background-color: #ccc; He defeated David Hahn, Barry Richards, and Mort Sullivan in the general election. margin-top: 16px; The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Nebraska. Tom Cotton (R-AK), Rubio, and Paul, have seemingly passed on a 2024 stint. } Lieutenant Governor .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { The first Job I had was being a flag car driver for my dad, escorting oversized loads on the highways across the plains. Foreign Advisor (Japanese Ministry of Education) vertical-align: middle; Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. border-radius: 50%; Click here for a map with links to our coverage of all 50 states' responses to the pandemic and here for an overview of all 36 gubernatorial elections that took place in 2022. He was with us from the beginning he's an innocent human being."[54]. State and local courts | Of course, this does make Gov. There were no incumbents in this race. I am the only candidate in the . }. "[44] Slama's attorney said the ad "[promoted] a far-ranging conspiracy theory that other people [were] behind well-corroborated reports of sexual assault and harassment of 8 women and at least 3 on-the-record witness accounts." How to run for office | padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0; .results_table { border: 1px solid black !important; .census-table-section-header { font-size: 2em; @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { padding-left: 8px; Election officialssay there is a simple explanation for the sizeable difference in the number of voters requesting mail ballots:Sarpy doesnt keep a list of people who prefer to vote that way. margin-top: 0; overflow-x: auto; Apply today! Let's normalize listening to understand each other when we talk about the issues that divide us. Updated June 14, 2022, 6:35 PM ET. }, 100); background-color: #dac113; ". padding-right: 20px !important; background-color: #003388; Add one more to the field of possible candidates planning to run for Governor of Nebraska. }) I had the job for two years before I left for college. Email us. margin: 0px 10px; The goal is to eliminate property taxes. .results_text { font-style: italic; On April 14, 2022, the Nebraska Examiner's Aaron Sanderford reported that eight women had accused Herbster of sexual misconduct occurring between 2017 and 2022. width: 100% !important; Every person I know have felt the effects of suicide. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Why or why not? width: 90%; display: inline-block; National political issues are showing up in ads for Republican candidates for Nebraska governor, which is no surprise to political observers. background-color: #003388; My family has been in Nebraska for 7 generations. } }, 100); background-color: #f9d334; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 25px; } .census-table-widget { FREMONT, Neb. font-weight: 300; font-size: 12px; .votebox_legend { margin: 0px 10px; Read it and you will see why. Also running in the primary were Donna Nicole Carpenter, Michael Connely, Lela McNinch, Breland Ridenour, Theresa Thibodeau, and Troy Wentz. } He received a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. } .votebox-scroll-container { padding-bottom: 3px; Then Brett Kavanaugh. Foreign Advisor (Japanese Ministry of Education) display: inline; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding-top: 3px; Secretary of State font-size: 12px; "A middle-class, working Nebraskan that stands firm on two documents of principle - the Holy Bible and the U.S. Constitution. } position: relative; } No polls were available for this election. margin-bottom: 0px; .results_table_container { margin-bottom: 0px; Slama, who said Herbster's lawsuit was a "frivolous and bad-faith attempt to bully a sexual assault victim into silence," countersued Herbster for sexual battery on April 25. padding-left: 8px; Though lawmakers had the opportunity to consider several bills in 2023, time is running out for them to take action. Wasteful bureaucratic independent agencies SHALL be brought under control and dramatically scaled back. Jim Pillen defeated Carol Blood, Scott Zimmerman, Dave Wright, and Robert Borer in the general election for Governor of Nebraska on November 8, 2022. Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell .votebox_legend .non_result_row { .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { .outer_percentage { text-align: center; } $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { .votebox_bp_logo { font-size: 12px; } color: #fff; } } I have experience in budgeting, hiring/firing, and making tough decisions. } I am just an average Nebraskan, originally from Broken Bow. } @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { } Michael Connely Party: Republican Age: 61 Occupation: Part-time educational adviser When asked about one mission he wants to complete as governor, if elected, Connely said he would like to restructure the state's legislative body. color: #888; Email us. A Comprehensive Directory of the. Survey responses from candidates in this race. } They were just given an opportunity to perform. The ideal relationship between Governor and State Legislature is one of open, honest communication with the understanding that they have a shared responsibility to the people of the State. I am a leader by nature and training. Senator Ben Sasse announced he would resign and Ricketts said he would allow the winner of the 2022 gubernatorial election to appoint Sasse's replacement. } "[15] Ricketts endorsed Pillen in January 2022, and the Nebraska Farm Bureau endorsed Pillen in February.[16][17]. Pete Ricketts weighed in on Nebraska's pandemic response and a bill that would ban abortions after six weeks. I personally aspire to maintain the principles and characteristics of George Washington, Stonewall Jackson, Gen. George Patton, Ronald Reagan, and Edmund Burke. border-radius: 50%; If the governor's office in your state does not have the line-item veto power, do you believe it should? No candidate in this race has completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Bob Krist Nebraska Democratic Candidate for governor of Nebraska Carol Blood Nebraska Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger Chuck Herbster Nebraska Republican challenger for Governor Peter Ricketts Nebraska Republican Governor The above quotations are from 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage. .election_results_text { Those with the greatest power have the responsibility to do the most good. background-color: #ccc; padding-top: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; Governors moving forward will have two jobs: to lead their state and to pushback against government overreach thats coming out of Washington like a tsunami. What were the early voting start and end dates? It is important to understand where people are coming from as they present proposals for laws. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. margin-bottom: 25px; Published: Sep. 13, 2021 at 9:38 AM PDT LINCOLN, Neb. } } A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. .answers-container { } U.S. senators lawmakers from all 50 states are expected to vote on a measure to reject a sweeping rewrite easing some penalties in the city's criminal code, approved unanimously last . .non_result_row div { float: left; text-align: left !important; "[52], On May 1, former President Donald Trump (R) spoke at a rally for Herbster and responded to the allegations: "Charles is a fine man and he is innocent of these despicable charges, by the way Charles welcome to politics. } font-size: 12px; Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Arkansas. } .answer-photo-container { .inner_percentage { .votebox-scroll-container { Attorney General Military background-color: #db0000; His first objective should be to protect them from bad state and federal policies, especially those that infringe on the rights of the people. width: 100%; width: 35px !important; The Legislative Representative should play a large part in the creation of the state budget, since they are the people who have a clearer understanding of the needs of their districts. In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. Whose example would you like to follow, and why? The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Nebraska. width: 50px; text-align: left !important; .census-table-container { })(); Ballotpedia provides race ratings from three outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato's Crystal Ball. } In the military I have walked through machine gun nests, been blown down runways, and have huddled half frozen on the Korean plains during operation Team Spirit. [13][14], Pillen, a University of Nebraska Regent, veterinarian, and the owner of Pillen Family Farms, said, "I will work to grow our economy and give every child the chance to pursue their dreams right here in Nebraska. Began substitute teaching before landing a full-time job at the Nebraska Department of Correctional, working at NCCW, LCC, Airpark Treatment Center and NSP. Jim Pillen won election in the general election for Governor of Nebraska. } If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? max-height: 580px; I believe in taking action. Civilian border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; } else { Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? display: block; Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers? display: inline-block; color: #888; } What was the last song that got stuck in your head? .votebox { top: 2px; margin: 0; } } font-size: 80%; } } This section contains campaign finance figures from candidates submitted to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission in this election. height: 22px; ", Sources: padding: 0.5em 1em; } Jim Pillen 2022 campaign website, "Issues," accessed February 28, 2022; KETV Omaha, "University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen talks on his Pillen Playbook' and his strategy behind running for governor," April 19, 2022;Facebook, "Jim Pillen on February 25, 2022," accessed February 28, 2022;University of Nebraska System, "Jim Pillen, DVM," accessed February 28, 2022; Omaha World-Herald, "2022 candidates for Nebraska governor," February 14, 2022;The Grand Island Independent, "Immigration, labor, taxes topics of Republican gubernatorial forum in Kearney,"December 6, 2021, Submitted Biography: "A middle-class, working Nebraskan that stands firm on two documents of principle - the Holy Bible and the U.S. Constitution.