The 2026 race for the Governor's mansion in Nebraska is already starting and technically only one person is officially in it.That's because President Donald Tru

The president posted his announcement on Truth Social, saying current Gov. Jim Pillen has his “complete and total endorsement” for re-election. Trump went on to state that Pillen will “not let you down.”

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen for re-election. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Pillen is doing an incredible job for the Cornhusker State.

Nebraska independent Dan Osborn is again challenging a Republican senator in the deep-red state. He may be in for a different race this time.

On Thursday, Respect Nebraska Voters – a coalition of Nebraska community members, advocates and supporters – filed language with the Secretary of State’s office for a ballot measure that further protects voter-approved initiatives and provides additional,

The Respect Nebraska Voters Coalition is advocating for a change in the state constitution to require a four-fifths majority in the legislature to alter voter-approved initiatives.

NEBRASKA ELECTS ITS FIRST EVER KID GOVERNOR TODAY, A FIFTH GRADER AT MEADOWS ELEMENTARY IN RALSTON WAS VOTED TO REPRESENT CLASSROOMS NATIONWIDE. KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S PETE CUDDIHY SPOKE WITH THE STUDENT TO FIND OUT HER PRIORITIES.

The endorsement comes months earlier than the last time Osborn ran for Congress against GOP U.S. Sen. Deb Fisher in 2024.