Pillen endorsed by Nebraska Cattlemen PAC

LINCOLN, Neb. – Several conservatives converged to express their support for Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen on Thursday, as the Nebraska Cattlemen PAC announced its endorsement for Pillen.

“As someone who helped build a successful family livestock business in Nebraska, Jim understands the concerns of the agriculture industry because he experiences them firsthand,” said Nebraska Cattlemen PAC Chairperson Brenda Masek. “Jim won’t be a politician analyzing our industry from the outside and making crucial decisions on our behalf. He has walked in our shoes, knows our struggles, and will be a strong supporting voice in the Capitol and beyond.”

Also in attendance were Sen. Deb Fischer and Gov. Pete Ricketts, among others.

"It's an honor to have the support of the Nebraska Cattlemen, an organization that represents thousands of Nebraska ranchers and cattle feeders," said Pillen. "We share a belief in the power of agriculture to grow Nebraska and make it a more prosperous state for us and our children. Together, we can fix our broken property tax system, grow our economy, and defend our conservative values."

Pillen won the Republican nomination for governor in May after a contentious primary, defeating Charles Herbster and Brett Lindstrom, among others.

State Sen. Carol Blood is the Democratic nominee after winning convincingly in the May primary.