Who was the first governor of Nebraska?

David Butler was the first governor of Nebraska, serving from 1867 to 1871. He played a significant role in the state's early development after Nebraska became a state in 1867. His administration focused on establishing the state's infrastructure and governance structures during a formative time in Nebraska's history.

The other individuals listed have held the office of governor at different times, but none can be considered the first. Norbert Tiemann was governor in the 1960s, Bob Kerrey served from 1983 to 1987, and Pete Ricketts has been in office since 2015. Each of these governors contributed to Nebraska's governance but does not share the distinction of being the first to hold the position after statehood.