Is another term for Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen inevitable?

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 1,677

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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LINCOLN — Some look at Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s second term as inevitable.

Sure, Pillen faces questions about a $2.5 million no-bid state contract that is under investigation by the Lincoln Police Department. Yes, Nebraska’s most influential political consultant left his campaign after the candidate filing deadline. And Pillen faced backlash for calling some of his critics “libtards” during a telephone town hall.

But the governor of a red state where …

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