Election to replace Pete Ricketts
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]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Michael Connely, educational advisor, quality assurance director, small-scale agribusiness, USMC veteran (Aviation Communication and Navigation, Military Intelligence Security, Medical Laboratory)[2]
Charles Herbster, farmer, rancher, small business owner and candidate for governor in 2014 [1] [3]
Brett Lindstrom , state senator, financial advisor, and candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in 2012 [1] [4] [5] [6]
Jim Pillen, member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents[7]
Breland Ridenour, information technology manager[8]
Potential
Mike Foley , Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska (2015–present), former Nebraska State Auditor (2007–2015), and candidate for governor in 2014 [1] [9]
Jeff Fortenberry , U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st congressional district (2005–present)[4]
Mike Hilgers , Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature (2021–present)[4]
Dave Heineman , former governor (2005–2015)[4] [10]
Greg Ibach , former U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (2017–2021) and former Nebraska Director of Agriculture (2005–2017)[9]
Dave Nabity, financial adviser, talk show host, and candidate for governor in 2006 [4]
Bryan Slone, president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and candidate for governor in 2014 [1]
John Stinner , state senator (2015–present)[4]
Declined
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
Withdrew
Declined
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
Scott Zimmerman, businessman, comedian, founder of Z-Trak Productions [18]
General election
Predictions
References
^ a b c d e f g 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 .
^ "Lincoln veteran Michael Connely seeking state senate seat, announces 2022 Governor run" . www.1011now.com . Retrieved April 17, 2021 .
^ https://www.newschannelnebraska.com/story/42884684/herbster-files-2022-governors-race-off-and-running
^ a b c d e f g h i j k 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 .
^ a b Hammel, Paul. "Sen. Deb Fischer says she won't run for Nebraska governor, likes being a legislator" . Omaha.com . Retrieved April 1, 2021 .
^ Walton, Don. "Regent Jim Pillen says he's running for governor of Nebraska" . JournalStar.com . Retrieved April 7, 2021 .
^ KETV Staff Report (April 7, 2021). "University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen announces he is running for governor" . KETV . Retrieved April 7, 2021 .
^ KETV Staff Report (May 12, 2021). "Another Republican enters the race for Nebraska governor" . KETV . Retrieved May 12, 2021 .
^ a b 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
^ Bureau, Paul Hammel World-Herald. "Former Gov. Dave Heineman said to be seriously considering run for his old office in 2022" . Omaha.com . Retrieved April 8, 2021 .
^ https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/bacon-says-he-is-considering-race-for-governor/article_80ad7e23-dd37-53b7-8289-0ba49947e849.html
^ Editor, Randy Essex World-Herald Executive. "Don Bacon won't run for Nebraska governor; looks forward to congressional roles" . Omaha.com . Retrieved March 15, 2021 . CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link )
^ 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 .
^ Bartecki, Jake (August 4, 2021). "Sen. Carol Blood, of Nebraska's 3rd legislative district, considers run for governor" . NCN . Retrieved August 5, 2021 .
^ "Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission" . nadc.nebraska.gov . Retrieved July 15, 2021 .
^ "Alisha Shelton announces run for Nebraska's 2nd District Congressional seat" . KMTV . July 6, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2021 .
^ Walton, Don. "Sen. Tony Vargas will seek metro Omaha House seat" . JournalStar.com . Retrieved July 13, 2021 .
^ "Zimmerman for Governor" . Facebook . July 30, 2021.
^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings" . The Cook Political Report . Retrieved January 14, 2021 .
^ "Gubernatorial Ratings" . Inside Elections . Retrieved February 19, 2021 .
^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings" . Sabato's Crystal Ball . Retrieved March 11, 2021 .
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