When former President Donald Trump was in Nebraska this weekend, there was at least one key Nebraska Republican he never heard a word from—Gov. Pete Ricketts.

Trump was rallying in Greenwood on Sunday for Charles Herbster, one of three frontrunners in the GOP governor’s race, while Ricketts is backing NU Regent Jim Pillen.

“I haven’t spoken to the President in the last couple of days,” said Ricketts during a Monday news conference. “He and I agree on many different policy issues. This is one where we disagree on the candidates.”

Herbster is accused of sexually assaulting seven women, two who have made their names public, including State Sen. Julie Slama.

Herbster denies the charges and on Sunday was defended by Trump, “Charles is a fine man and he is innocent of these despicable charges.”

In an exclusive interview with News Channel Nebraska last week Ricketts refused to say he would support Herbster if Herbster wins the May 10 primary.

NCN’s Joe Jordan: If Charles Herbster wins the primary can you support him?

Gov. Ricketts: Well, we'll see what he does about these allegations of sexual misconduct.

NCN’s Joe Jordan: But that could be months down the road. On May 11th if he comes out of the primary the lead Republican and gets the nomination will you support him?

Gov. Ricketts: We’ll have to see how he handles these allegations of sexual misconduct.

NCN’s Joe Jordan: But you've already said to resolve it he needs to get out of the race.

Gov. Ricketts: Well, one of the things I started with is he should apologize to the women for the things he's done.

NCN’s Joe Jordan: Right, but the other thing you said was he should drop out of the race.

Gov. Ricketts: I also think he needs to drop out the race and seek treatment.

NCN’s Joe Jordan: So, if he wins the primary do you still want him to drop out of the race?

Recent polls find the race a toss-up with Herbster, Pillen and State Sen. Brett Lindstrom in a statistical dead heat, with nearly 25 percent of the voters still undecided.