2022 Nebraska gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2022 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Country:Nebraska
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:File:Jim Pillen (51924964519).jpg
Nominee1:Jim Pillen
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Running Mate1:Joe Kelly
Popular Vote1:398,334
Percentage1:59.74%
Nominee2:Carol Blood
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Running Mate2:Al Davis
Popular Vote2:242,006
Percentage2:36.29%
Map Size:301px
Governor
Before Election:Pete Ricketts
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Jim Pillen
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Turnout:54.93% [1] 3.02 pp

The 2022 Nebraska gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the next governor of Nebraska. Incumbent Republican Governor Pete Ricketts was term-limited and unable to seek a third term.[2] In the general election, Republican Jim Pillen won the gubernatorial election by a 23-point margin.

Nebraska's primary elections were held on May 10. Pillen, the former University of Nebraska Board of Regents chair, won the Republican nomination, while state senator Carol Blood won the Democratic nomination.

The race took on increased importance in October 2022, when U.S. Senator Ben Sasse announced he would resign and Ricketts said he would allow the winner of the gubernatorial election to appoint Sasse's replacement.[3] In the end, Pillen appointed Ricketts to Sasse's seat.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominated

Eliminated in primary

Declined

Polling

Graphical summary
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Charles
Herbster		Brett
Lindstrom		Jim
Pillen		Theresa
Thibodeau		OtherUndecided
WPA Intelligence (R)April 30 – May 2, 2022500 (LV)± 4.4%26%16%31%–8%19%
WPA Intelligence (R)April 26–28, 2022505 (LV)± 4.4%23%20%24%7%2%24%
Data Targeting (R)April 19–20, 2022858 (LV)± 4.9%26%28%24%6%–16%
3D Strategic Research (R)April 10–12, 2022500 (LV)± 4.4%23%27%27%6%5%12%
Moore Information Group (R)March 26–29, 2022206 (LV)± 7.0%23%19%10%5%9%34%
KAConsulting LLC (R)March 8–10, 2022600 (LV)± 4.0%27%17%18%3%–35%
3D Strategic Research (R)March 7–9, 2022500 (LV)± 4.4%30%20%23%3%6%18%
Data Targeting (R)February 8–11, 20221,168 (LV)± 2.9%27%21%26%–––
3D Strategic Research (R)September 2021– (LV)–32%10%19%–9%30%

Results

Pillen, Herbster, and Lindstrom all won their respective home counties – Pillen won Platte County with 66.3% of the vote, Herbster won Richardson County with 55.7% of the vote, and Lindstrom won Douglas County with 39.5% of the vote. Lindstrom won the Omaha metropolitan area and came close to winning Lancaster County, home to state capital Lincoln, losing to Pillen by about 2.1%. Pillen and Herbster won parts of more rural Nebraska.[25] While Herbster won most of the Sandhills region, Pillen won most of northeastern Nebraska and counties along the I-80 corridor.[26]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominated

Eliminated in primary

Withdrew

Declined

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Declared

Results

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political Report[35] March 4, 2022
align=left Inside Elections[36] March 4, 2022
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] January 26, 2022
Politico[38] April 1, 2022
align=left RCP[39] January 10, 2022
align=left Fox News[40] May 12, 2022
538[41] June 30, 2022
Elections Daily[42] November 7, 2022

Results

By congressional district

Pillen won all 3 congressional districts.[43]

DistrictPillenBloodRepresentative
55.77%40.57%Mike Flood
48.21%48.06%Don Bacon
75.04%20.45%Adrian Smith

See also

Notes

Partisan clients

External links

Official campaign websites

Notes and References

  1. News: November 8, 2022 . Nebraska Voter Turnout in 2022 . Nebraska Secretary of State . February 28, 2023 .
  2. Web site: Hammel . Paul . Candidates exploring runs in 2022 governor's race; Ricketts can't run due to term limits . omaha.com . November 3, 2019 . Omaha World Herald . 4 March 2020.
  3. Web site: Ricketts punts decision to next governor to appoint replacement for Ben Sasse if he resigns . Nebraska Examiner . October 7, 2022 .
  4. Web site: 2021-04-07. University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen announces he is running for governor. 2021-04-07. KETV. en.
  5. News: Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen announces running mate. 1011 Now.
  6. Web site: Nebraska Secretary of State. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220109045740/https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/sos.nebraska.gov/files/doc/elections/2022/Statewide-Candidate-List.pdf . January 9, 2022 .
  7. Web site: Lincoln veteran Michael Connely seeking state senate seat, announces 2022 Governor run. live. 2021-04-17. www.1011now.com. April 15, 2020 . en. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812100409/https://www.1011now.com/content/news/Lincoln-veteran-Michael-Connely-seeking-state-senate-seat-announces-run-for-Governor-in-2022-569657891.html . August 12, 2020 .
  8. Web site: Herbster files, 2022 Governor's race off and running.
  9. Web site: Hammel. Paul. Sen. Deb Fischer says she won't run for Nebraska governor, likes being a legislator. 2021-04-01. Omaha.com. April 2021 . en.
  10. Web site: Walton. Don. Regent Jim Pillen says he's running for governor of Nebraska. 2021-04-07. JournalStar.com. April 7, 2021 . en.
  11. Web site: Sen. Lindstrom announces running mate in Nebraska governor's race. February 10, 2022 .
  12. Web site: 2021-05-12. Another Republican enters the race for Nebraska governor. 2021-05-12. KETV. en.
  13. News: Stoddard. Martha. October 28, 2021. Omahan Theresa Thibodeau exploring run for Nebraska governor to give GOP options. Omaha World-Herald. October 21, 2021. live. October 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211031221411/https://omaha.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/omahan-theresa-thibodeau-exploring-run-for-nebraska-governor-to-give-gop-options/article_49bb4116-3279-11ec-9d79-3b7a1e4677e1.html. October 31, 2021.
  14. Web site: Theresa Thibodeau announces running mate. March 31, 2022 .
  15. Web site: Bacon says he is considering race for governor. Don. Walton. JournalStar.com. March 8, 2021 .
  16. Web site: Essex. Randy. 15 March 2021. Don Bacon won't run for Nebraska governor; looks forward to congressional roles. live. 2021-03-15. Omaha.com. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210318072054/https://omaha.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/don-bacon-wont-run-for-nebraska-governor-looks-forward-to-congressional-roles/article_fd29ee62-85b5-11eb-8d77-0bd6005330ed.html . March 18, 2021 .
  17. Web site: The race to replace Ricketts: Who's in, who's thinking, who's out of campaign for governor. Aaron . Sanderford . Omaha.com. January 31, 2021. February 3, 2021.
  18. News: Hammel . Paul . Former Speaker of the Legislature Mike Flood seeks to reclaim District 19 seat . 5 September 2020 . Omaha World-Herald . 17 August 2019.
  19. Web site: Governor's race in 2022 appears to be wide open. Don. Walton. JournalStar.com. November 29, 2020 .
  20. Web site: Paul. Hammel. Nebraska auditor not running for reelection; lieutenant governor will seek his old job. 2021-11-11. Omaha World-Herald. November 11, 2021 . en.
  21. Web site: 10 January 2022. Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry announces reelection bid. live. 22 January 2022. Associated Press. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20220110175233/https://apnews.com/article/elections-campaigns-nebraska-lincoln-congress-63c25dabdec367147884460593911abd . January 10, 2022 .
  22. Web site: Paul. Hammel. Former Gov. Dave Heineman said to be seriously considering run for his old office in 2022. 2021-04-08. Omaha.com. April 7, 2021 . en.
  23. Web site: 2021-12-14. Former Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman announces he will not be running in 2022. 2021-12-14. KMTV. en.
  24. News: Walton. Don. December 15, 2021. Hilgers announces Republican candidacy for attorney general. Lexington Clipper-Herald. Lincoln Journal Star. live. December 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211216002235/https://lexch.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/hilgers-announces-republican-candidacy-for-attorney-general/article_bf2cb6b1-e992-52a7-bc06-86ff4689120f.html. December 16, 2021.
  25. Web site: Nebraska Secretary of State - Election Night Results . 2022-05-14 . electionresults.nebraska.gov . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220511175652/https://electionresults.nebraska.gov/resultsCTY.aspx?type=SW&rid=11238&osn=104&pty=REP&map=CTY . May 11, 2022.
  26. News: Wheaton . Daniel . May 11, 2022 . Map: Nebraska Republicans Voted Along Geographic Lines . . live . May 17, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220513030948/https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/map-nebraska-republicans-voted-along-geographic-lines/ . May 13, 2022.
  27. Web site: 2021-09-13. Carol Blood formally enters race for Nebraska Governor. 2021-09-13. KETV. en.
  28. Web site: Sen. Carol Blood names running mate in Nebraska governor's race. March 27, 2022.
  29. Web site: Few surprises at filing deadline for Nebraska's primaries. March 1, 2022. March 10, 2022.
  30. Web site: Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. 2021-07-15. nadc.nebraska.gov.
  31. Web site: 2021-07-06. Alisha Shelton announces run for Nebraska's 2nd District Congressional seat. 2021-07-06. KMTV. en.
  32. Web site: Walton. Don. Sen. Tony Vargas will seek metro Omaha House seat. 2021-07-13. JournalStar.com. July 13, 2021 . en.
  33. Web site: 2021-09-11. Libertarian candidate for governor pledges less government. Lincoln Journal Star. 2022-03-10.
  34. Web site: Final Statewide Candidate List . September 16, 2022 . October 18, 2022 . Nebraska Secretary of State .
  35. Web site: 2022 Governor Race Ratings . The Cook Political Report . February 4, 2021.
  36. Web site: February 19, 2021 . Gubernatorial Ratings . Inside Elections.
  37. Web site: 2022 Gubernatorial race ratings . Sabato's Crystal Ball . March 11, 2021.
  38. Web site: Nebraska Governor Race 2022. April 1, 2022 . Politico.
  39. Web site: January 10, 2022 . 2022 Governor Races. January 10, 2022 . RCP.
  40. Web site: 2022 Election Forecast . Fox News . May 12, 2022 . May 12, 2022.
  41. Web site: 2022 Election Forecast . FiveThirtyEight . June 30, 2022 . June 30, 2022.
  42. Web site: Elections Daily Unveils Final 2022 Midterm Ratings . Szymanski . Joe . Elections Daily . November 7, 2022 . November 28, 2022.
  43. Results . docs.google.com .

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