Omaha Republicans are still reeling after losing the mayor’s race on Tuesday. Many of them, including Gov. Pillen, blamed low voter turnout as a factor.
Author: Matt Johnson
Jean Stothert and the Problems of a Fractured Party
Tuesday night was bad for Omaha Republicans. Jean Stothert, who made history as both the first woman elected mayor of Omaha and the first mayor
Nebraska GOP Launches Latino Coalition at South Omaha’s Cinco de Mayo Festival
In a state where Hispanics are a growing political force, Nebraska’s GOP is doubling down on outreach, starting with South Omaha’s vibrant Cinco de Mayo
Stothert and Ewing debate at Omaha by Design Mayoral Forum
Omaha’s mayoral candidates have been busy as the general election approaches. They appeared on KETV for a debate on Sunday evening followed by two debates
Don Kleine speaks on crime, announces re-election bid for 2026
Don Kleine spoke at the Pachyderm Luncheon in Omaha today, where he announced that he intended to run for a sixth term as Douglas County
Ro Khanna comes to Nebraska
Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) is traveling through Nebraska today, one of several states he’s visiting in what could be preparation for a Presidential run in
Unity in a Fractured Party: Lessons from the Omaha’s Mayoral Race
On Tuesday evening, Mayor Jean Stothert made a rare appearance at the monthly meeting of the Douglas County Republican Party (DCRP), where she asked for
Jean Stothert and John Ewing Face Off at Debate with Free Speech Society
Omaha mayoral candidates Jean Stothert and John Ewing met at the Free Speech Society in Omaha on Saturday morning for a debate, the second since
The Lectern Guy Visits Nebraska During Tour of 50 State Capitols
A Monday evening hanging out with friends, having a few drinks, and talking about politics wouldn’t normally get coverage in the local newspaper. This time
Where do McDonnell’s supporters go from here?
When Mike McDonnell kicked off his mayoral campaign back in November, I asked him whether he would support Jean Stothert if it were a choice