Jim Pillen — Governor of Nebraska
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| Age | 60 |
| Term Start | 2015 |
| Approval Rating | 5.0% |
| People's Champion Score | 43.0 / 100 (Rank #47 of 50) |
| Hawk Index | 75.0 / 100 (Rank #13 of 50) |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$1B+ |
| Education | University of Nebraska???Lincoln (BS)Kansas State University (DVM) |
| Birth Place | Columbus, Nebraska, U.S. |
Key Policy Positions
- Tax cuts
- Anti-abortion
- School choice
- Death penalty
Biography
James Douglas Pillen is an American politician, veterinarian, and livestock producer serving as the 41st and current governor of Nebraska since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Pillen served on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents from 2013 to 2023.
People's Champion Rationale
Conservative agenda and narrow people-first profile.
Scores based on publicly available executive actions, bills signed or vetoed, budgets, executive orders, approval trends, and administrative priorities. Data as of March 2026. Not editorial opinion.