2022 Nebraska gubernatorial election
The 2022 Nebraska gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the Governor of Nebraska. Incumbent Republican Governor Pete Ricketts is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term.[1]
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Republican primary
Potential
- Don Bacon, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district[3]
- Tim Clare, chair of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents[1]
- Deb Fischer, U.S. Senator[3]
- Mike Foley, Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska, former Nebraska State Auditor, and candidate for governor in 2014[1][4]
- Jeff Fortenberry, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st congressional district[3]
- Mike Hilgers, Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature[3]
- Greg Ibach, former U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs and former director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture[4]
- Brett Lindstrom, state senator and candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in 2012[1][3]
- Lou Ann Linehan, state senator[1]
- Dave Nabity, financial adviser, talk show host, and candidate for governor in 2006[3]
- Jim Pillen, member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents[1]
- Bryan Slone, president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and candidate for governor in 2014[1]
- John Stinner, state senator[3]
Declined
- Mike Flood, state senator, former Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, and candidate for governor in 2014[5]
- Dave Heineman, former governor[3]
- Adrian Smith, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district (running for re-election)[3]
- Jean Stothert, Mayor of Omaha (running for re-election)[1][3]
Democratic primary
Potential
- Sara Howard, member of the Omaha Public Power District board and former state senator[3]
- Jane Kleeb, chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party[3]
- Steve Lathrop, state senator[1]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid R | February 1, 2021 |
| 270toWin[8] | Safe R | February 8, 2021 |
References
- Hammel, Paul. "Candidates exploring runs in 2022 governor's race; Ricketts can't run due to term limits". omaha.com. Omaha World Herald. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
- https://www.newschannelnebraska.com/story/42884684/herbster-files-2022-governors-race-off-and-running
- Sanderford, Aaron (January 31, 2021). "The race to replace Ricketts: Who's in, who's thinking, who's out of campaign for governor". Omaha.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/governors-race-in-2022-appears-to-be-wide-open/article_fca98514-4532-53cd-9dac-8d27af614abb.html
- Hammel, Paul (August 17, 2019). "Former Speaker of the Legislature Mike Flood seeks to reclaim District 19 seat". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- Maddox, Tiffany (April 26, 2019). "Senator Bob Krist will run for governor for 2022". KFXL. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- "2021-22 Governor Elections: A First Look". 270toWin. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
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