In 2024, Dan Osborn ran a stealth campaign against Deb Fischer, campaigning as an Independent and coming within a surprisingly close margin in a race
Category: Elections
A Crowded Field and Potential Disunity for Democrats Vying for House Seat
With the House majority hanging by a thread and Nebraska’s Second District seat seen as a “toss-up,” it’s no surprise that next year’s race is
Brett Lindstrom and the Heirs of the Tea Party
The Heartland Liberty Fest in Papillion was held on a warm Saturday in August 2011. The Tea Party movement was in full swing, Ron Paul’s
Pancakes, Parades, and Politics: Independence Day ushers in another campaign season in Omaha
For 249 years, Independence Day has been celebrated with food, family, and fireworks. As John Adams wrote on July 3, 1776, it would be “solemnized
Bacon makes it official — and the race for his seat is on
Congressman Don Bacon held a press conference on the third floor of the North Terminal at Eppley Airfield on Monday morning to formally announce his
Don Bacon is out. Who’s in?
Omaha’s worst-kept secret is out: after hinting back in April that he might be considering retirement, Don Bacon is apparently set to announce formally that
Brinker Harding: Democrats target city council seats in voter turnout ploy
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.
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
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
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