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A Crowded Field and Potential Disunity for Democrats Vying for House Seat
State Sen. John Cavanaugh walks in the Independence Day Parade in Ralston in 2025.
Election 2026

A Crowded Field and Potential Disunity for Democrats Vying for House Seat

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025

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
Nebraska Gubernatorial candidate Brett Lindstrom with his supporters at a debate in Cass County, Nebraska in Nov. 2021.
Election 2026

Brett Lindstrom and the Heirs of the Tea Party

July 7, 2025July 13, 2025

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
Brinker Harding walks with his campaign team in the Ralston Independence Day parade.
Election 2026

Pancakes, Parades, and Politics: Independence Day ushers in another campaign season in Omaha

July 6, 2025July 10, 2025

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
Don Bacon formally announces his intention to retire from Congress inside the North Terminal at Eppley Airfield on Monday.
Election 2026

Bacon makes it official — and the race for his seat is on

July 1, 2025July 10, 2025

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?
Congressman Don Bacon speaks to a guest at a campaign event in Oct. 2024.
Elections

Don Bacon is out. Who’s in?

June 28, 2025July 10, 2025

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

Don Bacon speaks on the Presidential Race, Tony Vargas, and House Leadership at the Pachyderm Luncheon
Don Bacon speaks to guests at the Pachyderm Luncheon in Omaha, Neb.
Election 2024

Don Bacon speaks on the Presidential Race, Tony Vargas, and House Leadership at the Pachyderm Luncheon

August 28, 2024July 10, 2025

Congressman Don Bacon spoke at the Pachyderm Luncheon on Monday this week, one of his first public appearances in Douglas county since the change in

Sarpy GOP endorses Dan Frei, censures Don Bacon at county meeting
Sarpy GOP member Matt Barros (right) introduces a motion to censure Congressman Don Bacon.
Election 2024

Sarpy GOP endorses Dan Frei, censures Don Bacon at county meeting

April 5, 2024July 10, 2025

On Thursday evening, Sarpy County Republicans voted to endorse several candidates in local and state races, including school board members, a public defender, and candidates

Dan Frei and the Grassroots Moment
Dan Frei walks in the Omaha St. Patrick's Day parade in Omaha, Neb.
Election 2024

Dan Frei and the Grassroots Moment

March 11, 2024July 10, 2025

In Oct. 2013, amid a government shutdown that left federal workers furloughed, Congressman Lee Terry stated that he would not be giving up his paycheck

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