Lindstrom launches petition drive to qualify nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor

After months of speculation, former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom submitted paperwork to the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office

July 13, 2026Updated: July 13, 2026

By Nebraska Examiner

Lindstrom launches petition drive to qualify nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor

Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom of Omaha, left, talks with University of Nebraska Regent Jim Scheer of Norfolk, a former state senator and legislative speaker who served with Lindstrom. June 6, 2025.(Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

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