Walz selects farmer, ag leader, ex-Republican as Nebraska lieutenant governor pick

Former state Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont announced a corn and soybean farmer and ex-Republican on Tuesday as her pick for lieutenant governor.

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 1,605

Last Updated: 5 days, 17 hours ago

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ELKHORN, Neb. — Former state Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont, the 2026 Democratic choice for Nebraska governor, announced a corn and soybean farmer and ex-Republican on Tuesday as her pick for lieutenant governor.

Walz announced the selection Tuesday of Ben Steffen, who farms near Humboldt, while at a supporter’s farm north of Elkhorn. She described Steffen as “salt of the earth” and humble, honest and an “all-around good person.” He is the Richardson County …

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