What John Ewing's Mayoral Victory Says About the Political Mood in Omaha — and the Country
- John Ewing, the Douglas County Treasurer and Democratic challenger, defeated three-term GOP incumbent Jean Stothert in Omaha's mayoral election Tuesday night.
- Ewing's win was influenced by changing political dynamics in Omaha, which is becoming more politically balanced, as well as a pattern of strong Democratic showings in special and off-year elections.
- Ewing secured about 56% of the vote with a margin just under 11,000 votes, while Stothert received roughly 44%, and politicians were surprised more by the margin than the outcome.
- U.S. Rep. Don Bacon said Stothert’s record should have been unbeatable, while others noted Omaha’s diversifying population and increased turnout in precincts with higher Black voter proportions.
- The election’s unofficial results suggest potential shifts in Nebraska politics, with implications for the 2026 mid-terms and a possible Democratic takeover of the second congressional district.
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John Ewing Jr. etched his name into Omaha’s history books Tuesday night, becoming the city’s first Black mayor following a decisive win over Republican incumbent Jean Stothert. Ewing, who has long served as Douglas County Treasurer, unseated Stothert as she sought an unprecedented fourth term in office. The race culminated in a historic shift for […] The post John Ewing Jr. makes history as Omaha elects first Black mayor first appeared on The Za…
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