Budget
Proposes annual state spending growth around 2.5%, strong reserves and ending ongoing commitments funded with one-time money.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Brett Lindstrom
Candidate for Governor · Nebraska
Running mate: Michael Picard
THE PERSON
Background
Brett Lindstrom of Omaha works in financial services and served in the Nebraska Legislature for District 18 from 2015 to 2023.
Roots
- Financial services professional.
- Nebraska state senator, District 18, 2015–2023.
Education
- Bachelor’s in history, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Background sources checked November 1, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Energy
Supports protecting public power and expanding the electric grid.
Source checked November 1, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Housing
Supports building housing near existing jobs.
Source checked November 1, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Nebraska Secretary of State · Final statewide general candidate list ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Matt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Cropped to fit
The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.