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John Ewing Jr. Becomes Omaha’s First Black Mayor
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According to The Washington Post, Democrat John Ewing Jr. pulled off an upset in Omaha, defeating three-term Republican Mayor Jean Stothert to become the city’s first Black mayor.
Ewing’s victory is a major political shift in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a key battleground where Trump’s agenda has grown increasingly unpopular.
Omaha — where Malcolm X was born — has long stood out as a Democratic stronghold in an otherwise red state.
Ewing, Douglas County treasurer and former deputy police chief, focused on affordable housing and equitable development during his campaign.
His win is part of a broader national trend, as Democrats gain ground in contested areas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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