BackgroundPolitician

EducationMidland Lutheran College (now Midland University) — B.A. in Elementary Education (1994)

Notable personal detailsLynne M. Walz is an American politician and former Nebraska state senator who represented Nebraska Legislature District 15 (Fremont and surrounding areas) from 2017 to 2025. She previously worked as a teacher and as a realtor, and earned a B.A. in elementary education from Midland Lutheran College (now Midland University). In 2018, she ran as the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor on Bob Krist’s ticket. She launched a Democratic campaign for governor in 2026 and won the Democratic nomination in the 2026 primary.