Pillen, Walz lean into conservative support in dueling endorsements for Nebraska governor

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 1,748

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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OMAHA — Republican Gov. Jim Pillen and former Democratic state Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont each leaned into conservative support from former lawmakers Monday in dueling events for Nebraska governor that also featured the National Rifle Association.

Pillen held a smaller gathering at 88 Tactical, a shooting range and gun training facility just outside Omaha, where he hailed endorsements from the NRA and former state Sen. Tom Brewer, who represented north central Nebraska.

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