A clash between two pro-Trump megadonors, as one vies to succeed the other as governor of reliably Republican Nebraska, illustrates a growing phenomena ahead of 2022, as local factors might end up being more important than loyalty to the former president, Politico reported on Tuesday. Bill Lee on Thursday signed a law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors, the latest state to do so as part of a wider Republican-pushed effort nationwide . She launched a campaign in January 2022 but opted out of the race in mid-April . }); Ballotpedia features 395,577 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Ballotpedia also covers all elections in the U.S. territories but not elections in other countries. AP Photo/John Locher. YOU KNOW ITS A GREAT QUESTION. Pillen was facing Democrat Carol Blood and Libertarian Scott Zimmerman in the 2022 midterm election. Copyright 2021 WOWT. Earlier this month, theOmaha World-Herald reported that former Gov. I am Davsofar02 and I am running for governor of Nebraska I am a support of a balanced buget, second amendment with a couple exceptions like not letting mentaly ill or conviced criminals The Republicans who've announced thus far have less campaign cash. Local election coverage includes comprehensive ballot coverage for municipal and judicial elections in the top 100 cities by population and races for the large counties that overlap them. Nebraska permits early voting. Other Republicans with moderately conservative profiles have fared well, too. LINCOLN, Neb. WE DO THAT. You can find links to the current election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page. Ballotpedia's coverage extends to all elections on the federal level, all gubernatorial, state legislative, statewide ballot measure, and statewide judicial elections, as well as many other types of state executive offices. WERE GOING TO ENJOY OUR OUR SUPPORTERS. The family business operates by some basic core beliefsdo what is right, do the best you can, and treat others the way you want to be treated. He said he left Washington before the ensuing riot. What does that entail? The following is a list of the current governors of the states and territories of the United States.As of February 2023, there were 26 Republicans and 24 Democrats holding the office of governor in the states. Its legislature is nonpartisan and unicameral, and voters in Bacons district gave an electoral vote to Joe Biden last year something that has happened for a Democrat in Nebraska only twice over the past half-century. Governor Pillen grew up on a farm in Platte County, Nebraska and raised pigs with his father, Dale. Nebraskans can count on the NEGOP to expose her voting record in Lincoln, which is far out of step with our states values and principles. I think Charles Herbster is going to have a hard time convincing the people of Nebraska he should be governor when he moved the main company headquarters for his organization, and he put that in Missouri.. Midterm election results: Jim Pillen wins Nebraska's governor race, JOEY FROM ROB. Steve Sisolak next year as he seeks a second term. In the general election, Republican Jim Pillen went on to win the gubernatorial election by a 23-point margin.. Nebraska's primary elections were held on May 10. Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. 102,MediacomCh. Besides Herbster, others who have formally declared their candidacy for the governor's office include information technology manager Breland Ridenour, former congressional candidate and state Sen. Brett Lindstrom, University of Nebraska Board of regents member Jim Pillen, and former Marine Corp veteran Michael Connely. Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Heineman is not without Trump credentials. Campaign Connection 2022 provides you with the resources to inform those decisions. Weve been talking about taxes for a long time in Nebraska, he told 3 News Now after his announcement. Ron DeSantis is no stranger to controversy, taking on Disney, colleges and the media. #block-block-22 { visibility: hidden; } Herbster's former running mate, Theresa Thibodeau, a former Nebraska state lawmaker and Douglas County Republican Party leader, recently told 6 News that she was planning to run for the state's top office after dropping out of his campaign in July.. Current State Sen. Carol Blood also announced her intention to run last month, making her the first Democratic candidate to enter the race. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images. Dave Heineman. . In a field that may include one former governor and several other mainstream Republicans, said Ryan Horn, a Republican media strategist based in Omaha, The problem is you get four or five people running and they all divide up the vote, and the chest-thumper has a floor of 20 or 25 percent, maybe, saying, Theyre all a bunch of pussy communists, and then Trump endorses him., He said, Youre going to get a really good case study of just how much can a Donald Trump endorsement standing alone in a Republican state do for somebody.. The self-described fiscal conservative worked as a financial advisor before running for state senate. Fax: 402-471-6031Contact the Governor's Office, Nebraska.gov | Nebraska Policies | Login, Governor Jim Pillen was sworn in as Nebraskas 41. WASHINGTON - Donald Trump is seeking to block his former vice president, Mike Pence, from testifying before a federal grand jury investigating the former president's efforts to interfere in the transfer of power following the 2020 election, two people familiar with the matter said Saturday. Ricketts, reached after a news conference for the Department of Roads in nearby Fremont, took a shot at Herbsters business record when asked his thoughts on the new competitor. He enters office with the goal of protecting, training, and keeping our kids in Nebraska, cutting taxes, growing agriculture, and defending our commonsense, conservative values. Really for everyone around here, including the great state of Nebraska, where he and his family have been for many, many years.". Pillen was facing Democrat Carol Blood and Libertarian Scott Zimmerman in the 2022 midterm election. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. At one point, Herbster told a crowd of more than 100 people that he would rather be loyal to Trump than win by being disloyal to him. I know a little about successful businessmen and political outsiders, said Conway. Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. He was elected to his first full term in November 2006 and left office in January 2015. She is the Governor we have all been waiting for, NDP Chair Jane Kleeb said in a news release Monday. After qualifying for the April 4 election in last month's primary, Kelly praised voters who "reaffirmed the centrality of the Constitution to the work of the Wisconsin Supreme Court." In a 10-minute speech before the Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Conference on Wednesday, he used the word "Constitution" or "constitutional" 16 times. Campaign Connection 2022 is the home for Nebraska Public Media News coverage of the 2022 elections. OMAHA, Neb. WILL THE PRESS AND, THE PEOPLE OF NEBRASKA SEE YOU DURING GOVERNORSHIP? Major independent observers rate the general election as Solid/Safe Republican. Incumbent Steve Sisolak (D), Joe Lombardo (R), Edward Bridges II (I), and Brandon Davis (L) are running in the general election for governor of Nevada on Nov. 8. In-person registration must be completed by the third Friday preceding the election if completed at the DMV or other state agencies. Wisconsin Gov. On Monday, he laid out themes for his campaign, including addressing property and income taxes, reestablishing conservative leadership in the Unicameral, and fighting federal overreach. . Shes also the younger sister of Omaha City Councilmember Aimee Melton. Jim Hunt, announced Wednesday that she'll be a candidate for lieutenant . $(".toggle-button").click(function(e){ Janie Valentine is a staff writer at Ballotpedia. Under Louisiana's jungle primary system, all candidates will appear on the same ballot, regardless of party, and voters may vote for any candidate . It also includes school board elections in the top 200 largest school districts by enrollment, all California local ballot measures, and notable local ballot measures from across the nation. Another Republican candidate has thrown his name into the hat to become Nebraskas next governor. Republicans Jim Pillen, a Platte County veterinarian and large-scale farmer, and Charles Herbster, a Nebraska businessman with close ties to President Trump, announced their campaigns in April. FILE - Nebraska state Sen. Dave Murman, R-Glenvil, sits in the Legislative Chamber in Lincoln, Neb., March . There are 4 Democrats and 1 Republican (one is also a member of the New Progressive Party) as governor of United States Territories and Mayor of the District of Columbia. (Omaha, NE) -- Theresa Thibodeau is entering the race to run for Governor of Nebraska. And Herbster is already targeting its western reaches. I'm a farmer, I'm a cattle breeder. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Southern California mountain ranges were hit by several feet of snow and residents begged the governor for help clearing the roads as food and water supplies ran low. In fact, I wanted to ride in here on a bull, but they nixed that," said Herbster. In Nebraska, that means whether any institutionalist Republican even a pro-Trump one can beat Charles Herbster, the wealthy rancher and friend of Trump who not only supported him, but went so far as to attend the Jan. 6 rally in Washington that preceded the riot at the Capitol. The afternoon lineup is Clay Travis and Buck Sexton 1pm to 4pm and Simon Conway for 4pm-7pm. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Associated Press. At 11am we The Big Show, America's premiere farm radio show with Bob Quinn and Andy Petersen. To prevent that, according to multiple Republicans familiar with the dynamics of the race, every other candidate will labor to split the vote in the expansive, heavily Republican and rural western part of the state, hoping to dilute Herbsters strength there while running up their own numbers in the more populous eastern part of the state that is home to Lincoln and Omaha. Republican Jim Pillen elected Nebraska governor 10/11 NOW, Associated Press 11/9/2022. Charles Herbster announces run for Nebraska governor. Hes a former Huskers from the late 70s who lives in Columbus. Instead, for traditional Republicans who supported the former president to varying degrees, the contest will serve as a measure of what level of fealty is required and how significant a factor the former president will be in crowded primaries. Familiar names and few surprises marked the last day of filing to run for public office in Nebraska's May 10 primary election. Incumbent Republican mayor Jean Stothert was re-elected to a third term in office. WELL, I THINK I THINK THE GOAL IS EVERY NEBRASKAN ONCE A GOVERNOR TO RUN OUR STATE LIKE A BUSINESS. SO WE NEED WE NEED TO CLEAN THE CLOSET AND START READING UP, BRING IT UP. Naomi is a recognized thought leader in the realm of community building . SO THATS WHAT WERE GOING TO DO. 18 in the Unicameral. Lindstrom is a member of the Nebraska State Senate. Other GOP candidates considering runs include State Sen. Brett Lindstrom of Omaha and former Gov. Charles Herbster announces run for Nebraska governor. } Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. Said Blythe: Im going to want to know somebodys record, whether theyre a regent (Pillen) or whether they sell bull sperm (Herbster).. An adviser to the former president said nothing imminent is coming. I dont think its whether you support Trump or not. Tony Evers announces at the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau's offices in downtown Janesville on Tuesday that his proposed 2023-25 capital budget includes $15 million . 5 min read. l was born in McCook and raised in Adams County. California. . ALWAYS BEEN THERE. Nebraska Gov. YOU SAID IN YOUR SPEECH. As an individual whos watched elections all of my life, its very difficult personally for me to believe that Joe Biden got over 80 million votes.". We will spare no effort in letting Nebraskans know just how hostile to Second Amendment Rights Blood isshe voted to jack up application fees and in favor of gun control legislation at the statehouse. Its whether just supporting Trump is good enough or if, in the reddest of states in the new GOP, only the Trumpiest candidate can win. Though the state is a perennial battleground, Democrats have come out ahead in recent elections. Corey Lewandowski, center, speaks outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. Chris Christie: The former New Jersey governor is one of several 2024 GOP prospects headed to Texas for a private donor gathering in late February, along with Pence, Haley, Scott, Sununu and . There are several top Republican officeholders who say they are out, from Sen. Fischer to Congressman Bacon. Sen. Ben Sasse speaks while Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Citizens are eligible to register to vote on January 1 of the year they will turn 18 before the November general election. McRoberts, a Democrat, dissolved his campaign for governor in January 2022. I love Nebraska, but I know we can do better, said Blood, who currently represents the states third district. Blood aims to become Nebraskas second female Governor, the former Bellevue City Council member is running on a platform of civility. Contact us at editor@ballotpedia.org. Rep. Don Bacon, who supported Trump but criticized his rhetoric, out-performed Trump in his Omaha-based congressional district in November.