Omaha elects Democrat John Ewing Jr.
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Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert met with the public today for the first time since her concession speech on Tuesday evening. Stothert offered words of advice for her successor, Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr.
Omaha’s first Black mayor takes office in just a few weeks, but it’s been a long, fruitful journey for John Ewing.
Democrat John Ewing is one of a handful of candidates outperforming nationally for Democrats, offering Republicans a warning beacon for the midterm elections.
John Ewing Jr., a Democrat, won the mayoral election in Omaha, defeating longtime Republican mayor Jean Stothert. His win is historic and boosts Democratic hopes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Longtime Mayor Jean Stothert has conceded and congratulated John Ewing on his historic election as Omaha’s next mayor.
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