John Ewing Jr., a Democrat, won the mayoral election in Omaha, defeating longtime Republican mayor Jean Stothert. His win is historic and boosts Democratic hopes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Nebraska's attorney general, treasurer, auditor, and 22 legislative seats, plus ballot issues requiring a photo ID to vote and raising the minimum are among the positions on the ballot.

Matthew McLarney, left, holds his son, Asher, 1, while waiting in line to vote in Tuesday's midterm election at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Omaha. Nebraska voters turned out at ...