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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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American Wire News broke the news in on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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