Nebraska

Nebraska is one of 11 states in CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference. Our snapshot of Nebraska includes information on the state’s three branches of government: key leaders in the executive branch, a partisan breakdown of the legislature, term limits, an overview of the judicial branch, and more.

Tim Anderson serves as CSG Midwest liaison for Nebraska. Please contact Tim with any questions you have or research assistance you need.

Snapshot

Executive Branch
GovernorJim Pillen
Lieutenant GovernorJoe Kelly
Secretary of StateRobert Evnen
Attorney GeneralMike Hilgers
TreasurerJohn Murante
AuditorMike Foley
Legislative Branch
Unicameral Legislature
Seats: 49
Average Constituency Size: 40,031 (based on population figures from 2020 U.S. Census)
Length of Term: Four years
Term Limit: Two Consecutive terms, but may run again after sitting out four years
Judicial Branch
Highest CourtNebraska Supreme Court
Chief JusticeMichael G. Heavican
Number of Justices7
Method of SelectionGubernatorial appointment from nominating commission
Method of RetentionRetention election