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Election 2026: Omaha councilman announces run for 2nd Congressional District seat
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s official: Omaha City Council Vice President Brinker Harding says he will run for Nebraska’s 2nd ...
Two races move away from Republicans
With Representative Don Bacon and Senator Thom Tillis stepping down, races in Nebraska and North Carolina may be more ...
UNO professor forecasts District 2 congressional seat race after Rep. Bacon’s retirement
“Nebraska two is one of those races that is extremely competitive, it has been for at lease the last decade,” said Randall ...
Omaha Republican launches bid for Bacon’s swing district seat
Omaha City Council Vice President Brinker Harding is running to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) in one of the most competitive 2026 House seats.
'Someone who can reach out to independents': Political science professor talks District 2 congressional race
Creighton Political Science Professor Dr. Richard Witmer, believes a Democrat is more likely to win the seat, at least as of ...
Retired Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam runs as Democrat for U.S. House against Barrett
Matt Maasdam, who also served as a military aide to President Obama, is running for the Democratic nomination in the 7th ...
How they voted: Nebraska, Iowa Senators comment after passing ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
After pulling a rough all-nighter, the Senate cast votes Tuesday on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” giving Vice President Vance the tie-breaker vote.
Omaha City Council member launches bid for Bacon seat in House
Omaha City Council member Brinker Harding has launched a bid for Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-Neb.) seat. “I’m running for Congress ...