Live updates: Nebraska’s 2022 primary election
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Live updates on Nebraska’s 2022 primary election.
Our 10 p.m. election update:
The Associated Press has projected that Jim Pillen will win the Republican nomination for Nebraska governor.
Within a half-hour of the polls closing in Nebraska on Tuesday night, the Associated Press called the Republican and Democratic primaries in the 1st Congressional District.
State Sen. Mike Flood and State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks coasted to victory in their respective primaries.
The Associated Press has projected that State Sen. Carol Blood will win the Democratic nomination for Nebraska governor.
Projected Democrat Primary winner for governor Carol Blood @Blood4G speaking after finding out she won. pic.twitter.com/VZW1r0yOd5
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) May 11, 2022
Our 6 p.m. election update:
Jim Pillen greeting supporters at his watch party. pic.twitter.com/2joJN9zBSU
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) May 11, 2022
Speakers starting to speak to the crowd here at the Douglas County Democrats watch party HQ. pic.twitter.com/sBBbChT0uE
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) May 11, 2022
People are starting to arrive to Herbster’s watch party in the Haymarket. pic.twitter.com/LLXDO0unUI
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) May 11, 2022
Mike Flood’s watch party is a few doors down from Jim Pillen’s watch party. pic.twitter.com/vCnB6rN3Ct
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) May 11, 2022
People starting to arrive at Jim Pillen’s watch party pic.twitter.com/rgYtNF6ZlQ
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) May 11, 2022
Charles Herbster says if he is elected Governor, he will make sure Nebraska has election integrity.
Live updates: https://t.co/DEanYHokfL pic.twitter.com/c3et6JZD7x
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) May 10, 2022
I asked Jim Pillen about the impact former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Charles Herbster could have on today’s primary election:
“We’re not near as worried about what people from other places think.” @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/55cQtX9xWY
— Yousef Nasser (@YousefKLKN) May 10, 2022
Polls are closing in an hour – this is what Charles Herbster says to those who are still undecided. @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/uQASGZD6XV
— alexaskonieski (@AlexaSkonieski) May 11, 2022
Guests are starting to pack into the loft here @Blood4G watch party HQ. Polls close in less than 1hr. pic.twitter.com/btfmAKGVa4
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) May 11, 2022
Our 5 p.m. election update:
Here is Charles Herbster arriving in the Haymarket for his watch party this evening. He seemed in good spirits and mentioned “Trump 2024” while passing. I’ll be here all night – stick with @Channel8ABC for updates. pic.twitter.com/Yw5i1LusAO
— alexaskonieski (@AlexaSkonieski) May 10, 2022
Channel 8’s Yousef Nasser caught up with governor candidate Jim Pillen at his watch party event.
I’m at the Hilton Embassy Suites in downtown Lincoln for Jim Pillen’s watch party.
Pillen is one of the frontrunners to represent the Republican party in the gubernatorial election.
I spoke with him earlier today. He tells he’s feeling “fantastic.” @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/czk0QhmD5y
— Yousef Nasser (@YousefKLKN) May 10, 2022
See also: Jim Pillen stumps with prominent supporters on eve of Nebraska primary
Alexa Skonieski will be at Charles Herbster’s watch party event in downtown Lincoln. Arianna Martinez drove down to Omaha to cover State Sen. Brett Lindstrom’s primary election watch party.
It’s Mid term election night. I’ll be live in our 5, 6, and 10pm newscasts from Brett Lindstrom’s watch party in Omaha. @votelindstrom is running to be the next governor of Nebraska. @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/eryS9XK0cM
— Arianna Martinez (@Arianna_TV) May 10, 2022
Anthony D’Agostino will provide all the coverage from Carol Blood’s campaign watch party, which is also in Omaha.
The scene right now @Blood4G watch party HQ in Omaha. All quiet now but in just a bit guests will start to come in. @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/WmROj6AaQQ
— Anthony D’Agostino (@ADagostinoTV) May 10, 2022
Channel 8’s full election coverage can be found here.
To learn more about the primary, check out Channel 8’s Republican and Democratic voter guides.
