Brett Lindstrom was born in Lincoln and raised in Omaha. He graduated from Millard West High School, walked on as a quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and earned his degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He and his wife Leigh are raising their three children as proud Nebraskans.

About | Brett Lindstrom for Governor

Brett Lindstrom was born in Lincoln and raised in Omaha. He graduated from Millard West High School and earned a degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He and his wife, Leigh, are raising their three children.

He built his career in wealth management — spending nearly two decades helping Nebraska families and businesses plan for the future. That work taught him the discipline this moment demands: solve the problem in front of you, live within your means, and keep building for the next generation.

Brett Lindstrom worked in wealth management.

From 2015 to 2023, Brett served District 18 in the Nebraska Legislature, where he chaired the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee and served as Vice Chairman of both the Revenue Committee and the Retirement Systems Committee. He earned a reputation for doing the work over chasing the spotlight — focused on Nebraska's economy, not national fights.

Brett Lindstrom represented District 18 in the Nebraska Legislature from 2015 to 2023.

Brett represented District 18 in the Nebraska Legislature from 2015 to 2023.

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Brett sponsored and passed more than 60 bills during his time in the Legislature. Among his most significant achievements was championing and passing the elimination of the state income tax on Social Security benefits — providing meaningful tax relief for Nebraska seniors.

As a state legislator, championed and passed the elimination of Nebraska's state income tax on Social Security benefits.

- As a state legislator, championed and passed the elimination of Nebraska's state income tax on Social Security benefits.

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Advocates for expanding pathways to success through education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

- Advocates for expanding pathways to success through education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

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- The governor is the chief executive of the state and is tasked with faithfully carrying out the laws of the state. He also serves as the commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces within Nebraska.
- The governor serves as the chief budget officer and must present a complete budget for the state’s continued business to the state legislature.
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- The governor appoints officers and fills vacancies in state offices.
- The governor is elected in a partisan, statewide election to a four-year term, with a limit of two consecutive terms. They must be affiliated with the political party they run under, a state resident, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and at least 30 years old immediately preceding the election.
- The governor earns a yearly salary of $105,000.