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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Democrat defeats incumbent Republican Omaha mayor
Democrat challenger John Ewing defeated incumbent Republican Omaha mayor Jean Stothert in a victory that the Democratic Party is describing as an indictment against the Trump administration and the GOP. Ewing, who is currently the treasurer of Douglas County, will make history by becoming the first Black mayor of Nebraska's largest city, while Stothert was denied a fourth term. "I called John Ewing and I congratulated him. John Ewing is inheriting tonight a great city, and we leave a strong foundation for the city that we all love. We are proud, are grateful and we are hopeful," Stothert said in her concession speech. The race between Stothert and Ewing primarily revolved around local issues like street repairs and garbage service, but in the final stretch the campaign touched on more national, hot-button issues such as President Donald Trump's administration and transgender rights. James Carville Warns Democrats Against Using Alienating Leftist Words Like 'Equity' And 'Intersectionality' Although the mayor's office is nonpartisan, the candidates made it clear to voters that Stothert is a Republican and Ewing is a Democrat. Read On The Fox News App One Stothert TV ad said "Ewing stands with radicals who want to allow boys in girls' sports," according to the Associated Press. Meanwhile, Ewing aired ads that connect Stothert to the Trump administration, showing the mayor on a split screen with Trump and saying "Let's say no to the chaos and elect a mayor who will actually get things done." In the latest results from Wowt, Ewing was leading Stothert in the vote count by 48,693 to 37,758. David Hogg Slams 'Fast-track' Effort To Oust Him As Dnc Vice Chair The Democratic Party said with Ewing's win, "Democrats further extend a significant streak of overperformances and victories in elections in 2025. "From the school board to city council, and now to the mayor's office, Nebraska voters are making their message heard loud and clear: They want strong Democratic leaders who will fight for them, protect their rights, and build opportunities within their communities. As Trump and his MAGA Republican allies continue to fail working families at every turn, voters are channeling their frustration into action at the voting booth," the Democratic Party said in a statement. "After tonight, vulnerable House Republicans like Don Bacon are on notice," added DNC Chair Ken Martin. "Voters are sick of cowardly Republicans willing to bend the knee to Trump at their expense. They want true leaders who will govern on behalf of working families and not billionaire donors, which is why Democrats like John Ewing Jr. are winning elections up and down the ballot." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Original article source: Democrat defeats incumbent Republican Omaha mayor
NBC News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
First female mayor of Omaha concedes in race against likely first Black mayor
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's first female mayor has conceded the mayoral race to a man who will likely become the community's first Black mayor. Voters in Omaha were making history Tuesday by either reelecting the city's first female mayor to a rare fourth term or electing the community's first Black mayor. The race between Mayor Jean Stothert and challenger John Ewing primarily revolved around local issues like street repairs and garbage service, but in the final stretch the campaign touched on more national, hot-button issues such as President Donald Trump's administration and transgender rights. Stothert was trailing by nearly 5,000 votes in early returns Tuesday night. At her election night event, Stothert said she called Ewing and conceded in the race, KETV reported. 'I called John Ewing and I congratulated him,' Stothert said. 'John Ewing is inheriting tonight a great city, and we leave a strong foundation for the city that we love. We are grateful and we are hopeful.' The winner will lead Nebraska's largest city, which makes up nearly a quarter of the state's population. In campaigning for a fourth term, Stothert has portrayed Omaha as a city on a hot streak with a revitalized riverfront, plans moving ahead on a streetcar line and progress repairing city streets. 'I have plans and can talk about them, and they are working,' Stothert told the Omaha World-Herald. If reelected, she would have the longest tenure as mayor in more than a century. Ewing, the county treasurer, said the mayor hasn't focused enough attention on core issues like filling potholes, hiring more police officers and building more affordable housing. 'People just feel like she's had her time, and it's time for somebody new,' Ewing said. Although the mayor's office is nonpartisan, the candidates have made it clear to voters that Stothert is a Republican and Ewing is a Democrat. Omaha is among the few spots in conservative Nebraska where Democrats have a reasonable chance of winning elected offices. Despite a focus on bread-and-butter issues like city services, the candidates have issued more partisan messages as the election neared. A Stothert TV ad says, 'Ewing stands with radicals who want to allow boys in girls' sports.' Ewing responded that he hasn't dealt with such transgender issues as treasurer and told KETV he wouldn't respond to hypothetical questions. Ewing has aired ads that connect Stothert to the Trump administration, showing the mayor on a split screen with Trump and saying 'Let's say no to the chaos and elect a mayor who will actually get things done.'
Fox News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Democrat defeats incumbent Republican Omaha mayor
Democrat challenger John Ewing defeated incumbent Republican Omaha mayor Jean Stothert in a victory that the Democratic Party is describing as an indictment against the Trump administration and the GOP. Ewing, who is currently the treasurer of Douglas County, will make history by becoming the first Black mayor of Nebraska's largest city, while Stothert was denied a fourth term. "I called John Ewing and I congratulated him. John Ewing is inheriting tonight a great city, and we leave a strong foundation for the city that we all love. We are proud, are grateful and we are hopeful," Stothert said in her concession speech. The race between Stothert and Ewing primarily revolved around local issues like street repairs and garbage service, but in the final stretch the campaign touched on more national, hot-button issues such as President Donald Trump's administration and transgender rights. Although the mayor's office is nonpartisan, the candidates made it clear to voters that Stothert is a Republican and Ewing is a Democrat. One Stothert TV ad said "Ewing stands with radicals who want to allow boys in girls' sports," according to the Associated Press. Meanwhile, Ewing aired ads that connect Stothert to the Trump administration, showing the mayor on a split screen with Trump and saying "Let's say no to the chaos and elect a mayor who will actually get things done." In the latest results from WOWT, Ewing was leading Stothert in the vote count by 48,693 to 37,758. The Democratic Party said with Ewing's win, "Democrats further extend a significant streak of overperformances and victories in elections in 2025. "From the school board to city council, and now to the mayor's office, Nebraska voters are making their message heard loud and clear: They want strong Democratic leaders who will fight for them, protect their rights, and build opportunities within their communities. As Trump and his MAGA Republican allies continue to fail working families at every turn, voters are channeling their frustration into action at the voting booth," the Democratic Party said in a statement. "After tonight, vulnerable House Republicans like Don Bacon are on notice," added DNC Chair Ken Martin. "Voters are sick of cowardly Republicans willing to bend the knee to Trump at their expense. They want true leaders who will govern on behalf of working families and not billionaire donors, which is why Democrats like John Ewing Jr. are winning elections up and down the ballot."
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Omaha poised to have first Black leader after mayor concedes race
Omaha's first female mayor has conceded the city's mayoral race to a man who is poised to become the community's first Black mayor. Voters in Omaha were set to make history Tuesday by either reelecting the city's first female mayor to a rare fourth term or electing the community's first Black mayor. The winner will lead Nebraska's largest city, which makes up nearly a quarter of the state's population. The race between Mayor Jean Stothert and challenger John Ewing primarily revolved around local issues like street repairs and garbage service, but in the final stretch, the campaign touched on more national, hot-button issues such as President Donald Trump's administration and transgender rights. Stothert was trailing by nearly 11,000 votes in unofficial results late Tuesday night. At her election night event, Stothert said she called Ewing and conceded in the race, according to CNN-affiliate KETV. 'I called John Ewing, and I congratulated him,' Stothert said. 'John Ewing is inheriting tonight a great city, and we leave a strong foundation for the city that we love. We are grateful and we are hopeful.' In campaigning for a fourth term, Stothert has portrayed Omaha as a city on a hot streak with a revitalized riverfront, plans moving ahead on a streetcar line and progress repairing city streets. 'I have plans and can talk about them, and they are working,' Stothert told the Omaha World-Herald. Ewing, the county treasurer, said the mayor hasn't focused enough attention on core issues like filling potholes, hiring more police officers and building more affordable housing. 'People just feel like she's had her time, and it's time for somebody new,' Ewing said. Although the mayor's office is nonpartisan, the candidates have made it clear to voters that Stothert is a Republican and Ewing is a Democrat. Omaha is among the few spots in conservative Nebraska where Democrats have a reasonable chance of winning elected offices. Despite a focus on bread-and-butter issues like city services, the candidates issued more partisan messages as the election neared. A Stothert TV ad says, 'Ewing stands with radicals who want to allow boys in girls' sports.' Ewing responded that he hasn't dealt with such transgender issues as treasurer and told KETV he wouldn't respond to hypothetical questions. Ewing has aired ads that connect Stothert to the Trump administration, showing the mayor on a split screen with Trump and saying, 'Let's say no to the chaos and elect a mayor who will actually get things done.'
13-05-2025
- Politics
Omaha decides between electing its first Black mayor or reelecting its first female one
OMAHA, Neb. -- Voters in Omaha will make history Tuesday by either reelecting the city's first female mayor to a rare fourth term or electing the community's first Black mayor. The race between Mayor Jean Stothert and challenger John Ewing has primarily revolved around local issues like street repairs and garbage service, but in the final stretch the campaign touched on more national, hot-button issues such as President Donald Trump's administration and transgender rights. The winner will lead Nebraska's largest city, which makes up nearly a quarter of the state's population. In campaigning for a fourth term, Stothert has portrayed Omaha as a city on a hot streak with a revitalized riverfront, plans moving ahead on a streetcar line and progress repairing city streets. 'I have plans and can talk about them, and they are working,' Stothert told the Omaha World-Herald. If reelected, she would have the longest tenure as mayor in more than a century. Ewing, the county treasurer, said the mayor hasn't focused enough attention on core issues like filling potholes, hiring more police officers and building more affordable housing. 'People just feel like she's had her time, and it's time for somebody new,' Ewing said. Although the mayor's office is nonpartisan, the candidates have made it clear to voters that Stothert is a Republican and Ewing is a Democrat. Omaha is among the few spots in conservative Nebraska where Democrats have a reasonable chance of winning elected offices. Despite a focus on bread-and-butter issues like city services, the candidates have issued more partisan messages as the election neared. A Stothert TV ad says, "Ewing stands with radicals who want to allow boys in girls' sports.' Ewing responded that he hasn't dealt with such transgender issues as treasurer and told KETV he wouldn't respond to hypothetical questions. Ewing has aired ads that connect Stothert to the Trump administration, showing the mayor on a split screen with Trump and saying 'Let's say no to the chaos and elect a mayor who will actually get things done.'
