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Pillen names familiar running mate in Nebraska governor reelection bid

Josh Reyes World-Herald Bureau
Aug 25, 2026
Aug 25, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago
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Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly joins Gov. Jim Pillen's ticket again as the two seek reelection in the Nebraska governor's race.

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Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly speaks during a roundtable briefing with members of the governor’s cabinet at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on April 20.

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LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen finalized his reelection ticket Tuesday, announcing that Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly will once again be his running mate this fall.

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