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14-05-2025
- Politics
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Omaha elects first Black mayor, ousting Republican leadership of Nebraska's largest city
Omaha elected its first Black mayor, John Ewing Jr., ousting three-term Republican Mayor Jean Stothert in a race that is attracting attention far beyond city limits. Stothert conceded the race late Tuesday night, ending over a decade of Republican leadership in a blue-leaning area of an otherwise solidly red state of Nebraska. Though an officially nonpartisan race, the Democrat-Republican matchup took on heavily partisan tones at the tail end, acting as a possible bellwether for 2026 midterm elections. 'Tonight, we embark on a new chapter,' Ewing said in an acceptance speech Tuesday. 'I am deeply honored and humbled to stand before you today as your mayor-elect.' Stothert said in her concession speech Tuesday night she called Ewing to offer her congratulations. Ewing is Douglas County Treasurer and a former police officer, minister, and adjunct professor. He will become the first Black mayor of the state's largest city, which is home to nearly a quarter of all Nebraskans. Stothert was the first woman to lead Omaha upon her 2013 election to the office. In the last leg of the race, attacks between the two candidates deviated from concerns over traffic, crime, and other local policies to incorporate divisive national issues. Ewing criticized Stothert's support for President Donald Trump and turning the local race into a referendum on the national Republican platform. The Republican mayor responded with ads criticizing Ewing's for supporting transgender athletes and gender-affirming care for minors. More news: Trump announces 2 new holidays for WWI and WWII: Will you get those days off? The capital city itself is politically mixed, with more registered Democrats than Republicans. Several major national businesses operate out of Omaha, including Berkshire Hathaway and Union Pacific Railroad and TD Ameritrade. The city of Omaha and Douglas County make up the 2nd Congressional District, a small 'blue dot' on the map in a sea of red. It was an area of intense focus in the 2024 presidential election for this reason, giving Democrats a potential electoral vote in a predominately Republican state. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Omaha, Nebraska mayoral election results: John Ewing Jr. elected
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Omaha elects first Black mayor, ousting Republican leadership of Nebraska's largest city
Omaha elects first Black mayor, ousting Republican leadership of Nebraska's largest city Show Caption Hide Caption Disabled protesters removed from House committee hearing Disabled demonstrators protesting a Republican proposal to cut benefits were forced to leave a House committee hearing and arrested. Omaha elected its first Black mayor, John Ewing Jr., ousting three-term Republican Mayor Jean Stothert in a race that is attracting attention far beyond city limits. Stothert conceded the race late Tuesday night, ending over a decade of Republican leadership in a blue-leaning area of an otherwise solidly red state of Nebraska. Though an officially nonpartisan race, the Democrat-Republican matchup took on heavily partisan tones at the tail end, acting as a possible bellwether for 2026 midterm elections. 'Tonight, we embark on a new chapter,' Ewing said in an acceptance speech Tuesday. 'I am deeply honored and humbled to stand before you today as your mayor-elect.' Stothert said in her concession speech Tuesday night she called Ewing to offer her congratulations. Ewing is Douglas County Treasurer and a former police officer, minister, and adjunct professor. He will become the first Black mayor of the state's largest city, which is home to nearly a quarter of all Nebraskans. Stothert was the first woman to lead Omaha upon her 2013 election to the office. In the last leg of the race, attacks between the two candidates deviated from concerns over traffic, crime, and other local policies to incorporate divisive national issues. Ewing criticized Stothert's support for President Donald Trump and turning the local race into a referendum on the national Republican platform. The Republican mayor responded with ads criticizing Ewing's for supporting transgender athletes and gender-affirming care for minors. More news: Trump announces 2 new holidays for WWI and WWII: Will you get those days off? Political climate in Omaha The capital city itself is politically mixed, with more registered Democrats than Republicans. Several major national businesses operate out of Omaha, including Berkshire Hathaway and Union Pacific Railroad and TD Ameritrade. The city of Omaha and Douglas County make up the 2nd Congressional District, a small 'blue dot' on the map in a sea of red. It was an area of intense focus in the 2024 presidential election for this reason, giving Democrats a potential electoral vote in a predominately Republican state. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mike Duggan at MSU: Lansing's New Vision project is as serious as his independent run for governor
EAST LANSING — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan praised some of Lansing's development projects as he sketched out his independent gubernatorial campaign at a Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday. Duggan said his campaign as an independent candidate is widely seen as a longshot, not much different than his first Detroit mayoral election when, as a white man, he sought to lead a city with 83% Black residents. He said people can test out his theory themselves: Ask their friends if they are happy with the two parties' options. "Two-thirds of the people in every room I'm in say: 'We've been looking for change,'" Duggan said, speaking at the Kellogg Center on the Michigan State University campus. "If I listened to people tell me what couldn't be done, I wouldn't have run." He said his trick during his first mayoral run was simple: Let people invite him into their homes and he'd talk to a small number of people, and he did that hundreds of times. Duggan spoke to a crowded room of chamber members as part of the chamber's Lansing Economic Club 2025 Kickoff event. The longtime Democrat said revitalizing Detroit required stepping out of Democrat-Republican fights and political battles and that's what he aimed to bring to Michigan as governor. Duggan praised the more than $300 million New Vision Lansing project in Lansing, saying Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and his team have been doing the kind of development work that the rest of Michigan should model. Duggan paused a moment and said he was unsure if people in the room supported the New Vision project, but he did. People in the room gave a round of applause at that point. Schor, a Democrat seeking his third term this year, said he is focused on his own race and not on whether Duggan would affect Democrats in the governor's race. "Mike is a fellow mayor," Schor said, noting the two have worked together through the United States Conference of Mayors. "We get a lot of things done as mayors." Duggan was asked after his speech about work from home policies and whether he would have closed schools during the pandemic. He largely avoided answering, saying he was focused on the future and hadn't looked into individual state departments. "People work better when they're on site and can collaborate," he said. "But there are IT talent and creative talent that can do their job from home. I gotta believe, and I haven't asked Mayor Andy Schor about this, but I gotta believe the mayor of Lansing would be happy if they got back in the office." He said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, has appropriately raised the auto industry struggles to the administration of President Donald Trump. "We're trying to handle it in a calm and thoughtful way and so far, at least, Detroit has not been affected," Duggan said about threatened tariffs. Whitmer is term-limited and the state will elect a new governor in 2026. Duggan was the first major candidate to announce. He's since been joined state Senate Majority Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat. And Genessee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, a Democrat who Duggan said is a friend, is likely to enter the race. "He's a serious candidate," Duggan said. "He's not a slouch, he's going make this race a lot more interesting than you think." Several other potential candidates have yet to announce intentions. The Chamber wanted to bring Duggan because he's an energetic speaker and so members can hear first hand from a governor's candidate, said Steve Jupinga, senior vice president for public affairs for the Chamber. He said Duggan also spoke to the chamber about a decade ago. Contact Mike Ellis at mellis@ or 517-267-0415 This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Mike Duggan visits Lansing to raise support for his independent run for governor
USA Today
06-02-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Mike Duggan at MSU: Lansing's New Vision project is as serious as his independent run for governor
Hear this story AI-assisted summary Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, running as an independent, outlined his gubernatorial campaign at a Lansing Chamber of Commerce event. Duggan praised Lansing's development projects and called for a collaborative approach to governance, moving beyond partisan divides. EAST LANSING — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan praised some of Lansing's development projects as he sketched out his independent gubernatorial campaign at a Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday. Duggan said his campaign as an independent candidate is widely seen as a longshot, not much different than his first Detroit mayoral election when, as a white man, he sought to lead a city with 83% Black residents. He said people can test out his theory themselves: Ask their friends if they are happy with the two parties' options. "Two-thirds of the people in every room I'm in say: 'We've been looking for change,'" Duggan said, speaking at the Kellogg Center on the Michigan State University campus. "If I listened to people tell me what couldn't be done, I wouldn't have run." He said his trick during his first mayoral run was simple: Let people invite him into their homes and he'd talk to a small number of people, and he did that hundreds of times. Duggan spoke to a crowded room of chamber members as part of the chamber's Lansing Economic Club 2025 Kickoff event. The longtime Democrat said revitalizing Detroit required stepping out of Democrat-Republican fights and political battles and that's what he aimed to bring to Michigan as governor. Duggan praised the more than $300 million New Vision Lansing project in Lansing, saying Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and his team have been doing the kind of development work that the rest of Michigan should model. Duggan paused a moment and said he was unsure if people in the room supported the New Vision project, but he did. People in the room gave a round of applause at that point. Schor, a Democrat seeking his third term this year, said he is focused on his own race and not on whether Duggan would affect Democrats in the governor's race. "Mike is a fellow mayor," Schor said, noting the two have worked together through the United States Conference of Mayors. "We get a lot of things done as mayors." Duggan was asked after his speech about work from home policies and whether he would have closed schools during the pandemic. He largely avoided answering, saying he was focused on the future and hadn't looked into individual state departments. "People work better when they're on site and can collaborate," he said. "But there are IT talent and creative talent that can do their job from home. I gotta believe, and I haven't asked Mayor Andy Schor about this, but I gotta believe the mayor of Lansing would be happy if they got back in the office." He said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, has appropriately raised the auto industry struggles to the administration of President Donald Trump. "We're trying to handle it in a calm and thoughtful way and so far, at least, Detroit has not been affected," Duggan said about threatened tariffs. Whitmer is term-limited and the state will elect a new governor in 2026. Duggan was the first major candidate to announce. He's since been joined state Senate Majority Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat. And Genessee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, a Democrat who Duggan said is a friend, is likely to enter the race. "He's a serious candidate," Duggan said. "He's not a slouch, he's going make this race a lot more interesting than you think." Several other potential candidates have yet to announce intentions. The Chamber wanted to bring Duggan because he's an energetic speaker and so members can hear first hand from a governor's candidate, said Steve Jupinga, senior vice president for public affairs for the Chamber. He said Duggan also spoke to the chamber about a decade ago. Contact Mike Ellis at mellis@ or 517-267-0415
