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Omaha Mayoral Race: Culture Wars Ignite Local Issues

5/14/2025

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As Omaha's 2025 mayoral race heats up, national politics and culture wars take center stage. Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. challenges Mayor Jean Stothert, who is vying for a remarkable 16th term. Campaign ads spotlight divisive topics like transgender policies, yet both candidates remain rooted in pressing local issues such as housing and homelessness.

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Story summary

As Omaha's 2025 mayoral race heats up, national politics and culture wars take center stage. Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. challenges Mayor Jean Stothert, who is vying for a remarkable 16th term. Campaign ads spotlight divisive topics like transgender policies, yet both candidates remain rooted in pressing local issues such as housing and homelessness.