Lynne Walz Governor, (Courtesy)
KEARNEY — Gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz will host a listening session in Kearney on Monday evening, inviting community members to share their perspectives, concerns, and ideas for the future of Nebraska.
The event is part of Walz’s ongoing commitment to engaging directly with Nebraskans across the state and ensuring their voices are heard.
Event Details:
What: Kearney Listening Session
Where: Thunderhead Brewing, 18 E 21st St, Kearney, NE 68847
When: Monday at 5:30 p.m.
About Lynne
Lynne Walz has spent her life putting Nebraska values into action—hard work, compassion, and service to others. A farm kid from outside Fremont, Lynne grew up hauling water, feeding animals, and learning that nothing gets done without rolling up your sleeves. Those lessons shaped who she is today.
Lynne is running for Governor because Nebraska needs leaders focused on solving problems, not scoring political points. She’ll bring people together to strengthen public schools, keep property taxes in check, and make sure young people can build their futures right here at home.
After high school, Lynne worked as a caretaker for women with developmental disabilities—an experience that taught her deep empathy and has guided her throughout her life. As a young mom, she returned to school at Midland Lutheran College while raising her kids, running an in-home daycare, and working multiple jobs to get ahead.
With her education degree, Lynne continued serving others—working for a nonprofit supporting people with developmental disabilities and later teaching in both public and Catholic schools. She also stepped into community leadership on the Bergan School Board, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, and the Fremont Board of Realtors.
A lifelong Lutheran, Lynne directs Vacation Bible School and serves on her church council. Her faith grounds her daily decisions and her commitment to treating people with dignity.
In 2016, Lynne was elected to the Legislature—defeating an incumbent Republican in a district Trump carried by 33 points—and was re-elected in 2020. She earned a reputation for reaching across the aisle and delivering results: expanding rural broadband, accelerating highway projects, strengthening teacher recruitment, and supporting first responders. She opposed efforts to defund the police and was honored as Legislator of the Year by the Fraternal Order of Police.
Lynne and her husband, Chris, live in Fremont. They have three adult children and seven grandchildren.
Lynne Walz believes Nebraska’s best days are ahead—and she’s ready to lead with common sense, responsibility, and respect.
