Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen unveils reworked campaign team

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 468

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has hired a new campaign team — one with deep ties to President Donald Trump.

Republican campaign consultant Ryan Smith will serve as the campaign’s general or top consultant, replacing Axiom Strategy’s Jessica Flanagain, whom many know for her work with U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts.

Florida-based Smith has been involved with Republican campaigns and causes across the country for 20 years, the Florida Politics noted. Smith also …

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