Democratic candidate drops out of Nebraska's Second Congressional District race

Democratic candidate drops out of Nebraska's Second Congressional District race

He will still appear on the primary ballot in May because the ballot was certified earlier this month.

Omaha Democrat James Leuschen drops out of 2nd Congressional District race

James Leuschen of Omaha announced he is suspending his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.

Then there were six: Leuschen drops out of NE-02 U.S. House Dem primary

Omaha native James Leuschen had joined a crowded Democratic field for an open-seat race in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. (Courtesy of James Leuschen for Congress)OMAHA — Omaha native James Leuschen is dropping his bid for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Leuschen, an economic policy staffer for several members of Congress over the past two decades, said he wants to focus on his kids and said running fo…

Then there were six: Leuschen drops out of 2nd District primary

Omaha native James Leuschen is dropping his bid for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Leuschen, an economic policy staffer for several members of Congress over the past two decades, said he wants to focus on his kids and said running for office and being the father of three boys are “two callings” he can’t “fully honor at the same time.” “I’m withdrawing from the race,” he said in a statement. “I do so with a he…