Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is closer to winning re-election. He is a Republican.

Governor Pillen won the Republican nomination. He beat five other candidates.

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Governor Jim Pillen attended the Republican National Convention. It was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Governor Pillen is a veterinarian. He also played football for the University of Nebraska.

Governor Pillen won the primary with help from outgoing Governor Pete Ricketts. Then he won the general election.

There are six months until the midterms. Some races will decide the Senate's majority.

Senator Pete Ricketts is running for a full term. He is a Republican.

Governor Pillen appointed Senator Ricketts to the Senate. This was after Senator Ben Sasse left.

Governor Pillen will likely win the general election. President Trump won Nebraska by 20 points.

The Nebraska state capitol building is in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Governor Pillen will face former state Senator Lynne Walz. She won the Democratic nomination.

Lynne Walz won the Democratic primary. She beat Larry Marvin.

Paul Steinhauser is a politics reporter. He covers campaigns in New Hampshire.