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Cousin of Minnesota Gov. Launches Nebraska Gubernatorial Campaign

1/22/2026

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Lynne Walz, a distant cousin of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, announced a Democratic campaign for Nebraska governor.
Walz is the first Democrat to challenge Republican Gov. Jim Pillen, who won his election 59.9% and has the endorsement of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Walz served in Nebraska's legislature from 2017 to 2025 and ran for lieutenant governor in 2018, and she formed an exploratory committee earlier this year to engage residents.

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Lynne Walz, a distant cousin of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, announced a Democratic campaign for Nebraska governor.
Walz is the first Democrat to challenge Republican Gov. Jim Pillen, who won his election 59.9% and has the endorsement of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Walz served in Nebraska's legislature from 2017 to 2025 and ran for lieutenant governor in 2018, and she formed an exploratory committee earlier this year to engage residents.