Two former Republican state senators endorse Lynne Walz for governor

During a virtual roundtable, former Sens. Tim Gragert and John Stinner endorsed Walz and her running mate, Ben Steffen. They join former Republican state Sen. Mark Kolterman, who endorsed Walz in July.

September 28, 2026Updated: September 28, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Two former Republican state senators endorse Lynne Walz for governor

Photo courtesyLeft - Former State Sen. Tim Gragert in 2022. (Rebecca S. Gratz for the Nebraska Examiner). Left — Former Sen. John Stinner.

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