Brett
Lindstrom

In an amended report, Lindstrom added $16,000 for signature gathering paid to Cerberus Strategies, recorded as both an in-kind contribution and an expense. Amended totals: $28,154.90 raised, $16,049.50 spent, $12,105.40 cash on hand. His campaign has far fewer resources than the major-party candidates.

Lindstrom's initial filing for the June 17–September 29 reporting period listed $12,154.90 raised, $49.50 spent, and $12,105.40 cash on hand. The filing was reported as late.

Lindstrom discussed his reasons for pursuing the governorship, expressing dissatisfaction with the current direction of the state.

At an Omaha Jewish-community event, Lindstrom discussed his 'Nebraska Doctrine,' proposing capping state budget growth at 2.5%, rebuilding reserves to about 14.5% of the budget, and smoothing property-tax valuations using a rolling seven-year average. He emphasized bipartisan coalition-building, stating leaders should 'build a coalition and a team around coming through the middle and pushing the extremes out.'

Douglas County sample ballots published around September 22 show Lindstrom listed as a gubernatorial candidate under the America First Party.

Kearney County's official notice of election listed Lindstrom as one of four candidates for Nebraska governor on the November 3 general election ballot.

After his nonpartisan petition failed, Lindstrom secured the America First Party's gubernatorial nomination. The party route required only 25 signatures from new party members, and he is listed among four gubernatorial candidates on the general election ballot.

A state review found 2,407 signatures invalid, causing Lindstrom's nonpartisan petition to fall short. Many rejected signatures were flagged as potentially fraudulent, with the largest portion in Lancaster County. Some circulators had ties to a signature-gathering firm connected to separate fraud allegations.

Lindstrom submitted 5,765 signatures on August 3, exceeding the 4,000 valid signatures required for a nonpartisan ballot line.

Lindstrom paid Omaha firm Cerberus Strategies on August 2 for signature-gathering work beginning July 28. This was later recorded as both an in-kind contribution and an expense in his amended campaign finance report.

Brett Lindstrom pursued a nonpartisan ballot line, beginning a signature-gathering effort starting around July 13. He used paid signature gatherers, including Omaha firm Cerberus Strategies.