Omaha elects Democrat John Ewing Jr.
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An Omaha, Nebraska mayoral candidate made history on Tuesday as he clinched victory over a longtime Republican incumbent in a race that should have been a “slam-dunk” for the GOP, according to the state’s Republican governor.
Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) has filed paperwork to run for Iowa governor in 2026, joining a crowded field of Republicans seeking to replace Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) and facing off against Democrat Auditors Rob Sand.
During her tenure, Jean Stothert, Omaha's first female mayor, emphasized development in the urban core, including a move that is changing the city's skyline, as well as fixing the streets, managing the city budget and more.
Here's a preview from Evan Bland on Nebraska baseball concluding its regular season at Purdue, with postseason stakes for both teams.
Omaha voters will cast ballots for mayor Tuesday, a test of attitudes in a slice of a ruby red state where Democrats hope to be competitive in the 2026 midterm.
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Shall Section 2.06 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha be amended to provide that City Council vacancies shall be filled with those vacancies occurring in the first t