A Democrat wins in red state Nebraska and becomes first elected Black mayor of Omaha

By Kassidy Arena

Published May 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM EDT

Omaha is considered a blue dot in the red state of Nebraska and now the city will have a new Democratic mayor. John Ewing, Jr., ousted a Republican incumbent and will be the first Black mayor.

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