BackgroundPolitician

EducationMidland Lutheran College — B.A., Elementary Education (1994)

Notable personal detailsLynne Marie Walz (née Shallberg) is an American politician and former Nebraska state senator who represented Legislative District 15 (Fremont and surrounding areas) from 2017 to 2025. She previously worked as a teacher and later as a realtor, and she has served in community and civic roles in Fremont. In 2026, she ran as a Democrat for Nebraska governor and won the Democratic primary, becoming the party’s nominee for the November 3, 2026 general election.