Democrat John Ewing Wins Omaha Mayor's Race, Defeating Incumbent Republican Jean Stothert
Democrat John Ewing defeats incumbent Republican Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert in a victory seen by the Democratic Party as a rebuke of the Trump administration's policies.
Democratic challenger John Ewing defeats incumbent Republican Omaha mayor Jean Stothert, with the outcome described by the Democratic Party as a rebuke to the Trump administration's policies and governance style. The victory marks a shift in the city's political landscape, with Democrats now holding both mayoral and council seats. Ewing ran on a platform that emphasized issues such as affordable housing, public safety, and economic development. Stothert had held the office for over a decade, but her loss comes amid growing dissatisfaction with Republican leadership nationwide.
