In the most recent Nebraska governor race poll (The New York Times/Siena University, Oct 23 - 29, 2026, n=809 LV), Pillen (R) leads Walz (Lynne) (D) 53.09%–39.57%.
Data is synced continuously from the New York Times, which aggregates surveys from major pollsters. The table shows individual pollster results. The map uses the same 2026 non-partisan polling average and candidate-selection method as the homepage maps.
At a glance
- Polls tracked
- 14
- Pollsters
- 10
- Field dates
- Apr 7, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026
- Stages
- General election (14)
- Most recent poll
- Oct 29, 2026
All polls
| Pollster | Partisan | Field dates | Stage | Sample | Results | Margin | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Times/Siena University | Oct 23 - 29, 2026 | General election | n=809 LV | Pillen (R): 53.09% Walz (Lynne) (D): 39.57% Don't know: 6.72% | R+13.5% | link | |
| YouGov | Oct 26 - 29, 2026 | General election | n=1974 LV | Pillen (R): 50% Walz (Lynne) (D): 47% Would not vote: 1% | R+3% | link | |
| Echelon Insights | Oct 16 - 23, 2026 | General election | n=407 LV | Pillen (R): 47% Walz (Lynne) (D): 40% Beard: 7% | R+7% | link | |
| Global Strategy Group | Dem | Oct 13 - 18, 2026 | General election | n=800 LV | Pillen (R): 40% Walz (Lynne) (D): 39% Beard: 5% | R+1% | link |
| Concord Public Opinion Partners | Dem | Oct 15 - 18, 2026 | General election | n=500 LV | Walz (Lynne) (D): 43% Pillen (R): 40% Someone else: 9% | D+3% | link |
| National Public Affairs | Rep | Oct 15 - 18, 2026 | General election | n=598 LV | Pillen (R): 47% Walz (Lynne) (D): 41% Lindstrom: 5% | R+6% | link |
| Public Policy Polling | Dem | Oct 13 - 14, 2026 | General election | n=571 LV | Pillen (R): 48% Walz (Lynne) (D): 46% Don't know: 6% | R+2% | link |
| National Public Affairs | Rep | Oct 2 - 5, 2026 | General election | n=800 LV | Pillen (R): 44% Walz (Lynne) (D): 40% Lindstrom: 7% | R+4% | link |
| YouGov | Sep 24 - Oct 3, 2026 | General election | n=1808 LV | Pillen (R): 44% Walz (Lynne) (D): 43% Don't know: 10% | R+1% | link | |
| co/efficient | Sep 28 - 30, 2026 | General election | n=1113 LV | Pillen (R): 42% Walz (Lynne) (D): 38% Don't know: 11% | R+4% | link | |
| Lake Research Partners | Dem | Sep 8 - 14, 2026 | General election | n=900 LV | Pillen (R): 40% Walz (Lynne) (D): 40% Lindstrom: 9% | TIE | link |
| SurveyUSA | Sep 8 - 13, 2026 | General election | n=503 LV | Pillen (R): 43% Walz (Lynne) (D): 35% Someone else: 13% | R+8% | link | |
| Public Policy Polling | Dem | Sep 1 - 2, 2026 | General election | n=559 RV | Pillen (R): 32% Walz (Lynne) (D): 31% Don't know: 17% | R+1% | link |
| Public Policy Polling | Dem | Apr 6 - 7, 2026 | General election | n=670 RV | Pillen (R): 38% Walz (Lynne) (D): 33% Don't know: 17% | R+5% | link |
14 of 14 polls shown, most recent first. Every number is a single pollster's reported result — no polling average is calculated here. Partisan shows the source’s party flag; a blank means no partisan affiliation is marked.