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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen leans on conservative base in bid for reelection

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen leans on conservative base in bid for reelection

• Josh Reyes Omaha World-Herald
• Oct 25, 2026
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FALLS CITY — Between bites of brisket in a barn converted into an event space, Gov. Jim Pillen reflected on his reelection campaign and smiled. 

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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks next to President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Oct. 5. Pillen highlights a serious message about property taxes and the urgency of lowering them.  

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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks next to President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island on Oct. 5. Pillen highlights a serious message about property taxes and the urgency of lowering them.  

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Gov. Jim Pillen, in his campaign for reelection, leans into his roots. Ads focus on his childhood and career on a farm, as well as his days playing football for the Huskers. 

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