Democratic challenger John Ewing defeated incumbent Republican Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert in the Democratic Party described as prosecutions against the Trump administration and the Republican Party.
Ewing, currently the treasurer of Douglas County, will become the first black mayor of Nebraska's largest city, while Stothert is denied a fourth term.
In her charter speech, Stosert said: "I have a congratulations to John Ewing. John Ewing inherited a great city tonight and we have left a solid foundation for the city we all love. We are proud, grateful, and hopeful."
The competition between Stothert and Ewing mainly revolves around local issues such as street repairs and garbage services, but in the final extension, the campaign involves more countries, President Donald Trump's administration and trans rights and more, hot ass issues.
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Omaha mayoral candidate John Ewing shook hands with Amy Richardson while discussing neighborhood improvements in the Joslin Castle community in Omaha, Neb on May 8. (Megan Nielsen/Omaha World-Herald via AP)
Although the mayor's office is nonpartisan, the candidate made it clear to voters that Stosert is a Republican and Ewing is a Democrat.
"Ewing stands with activists who want to allow boys to participate in the girls' movement," according to the Associated Press.
Meanwhile, Ewing played an ad linking Stothert to the Trump administration, showing the mayor on Trump's split screen, saying: "Let's say no to chaos and elect a mayor who actually does things."
In WOWT's latest results, Ewing led Stothert by 48,693 in votes to 37,758.
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Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert spoke to the press after putting down the ballots in front of the town hall on Friday, May 9. (Nikos Frazier/Omaha World-Herald via AP)
The Democrats said under Ewing’s victory: “The Democrats further expanded their performance and victory in the 2025 election.
From school boards to city councils to the mayor’s office, voters in Nebraska are hearing their message with vocals and clarity: They want strong Democratic leaders who fight for them, protect their rights and build opportunities within their communities. When Trump and his Margogan Republican allies continue to fail in every twist, voters are causing their frustration in their vote-style remarks, “Democratic remarks,” “Democratic,” “a Democratic.”
Voters are seen voting at Beveridge High School in Omaha, Nebrabon on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Nikos Frazier/Omaha World-Herald via AP)
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"After tonight, fragile House Republicans like Don Bacon are getting attention," added DNC chairman Ken Martin. "Voters are tired of timid Republicans willing to stoop their knees at the expense of their own. They want real leaders to represent working families rather than billionaire donors, which is why Democrats like John Ewing Jr. win elections in the vote."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.