NDP, DCDP, and LCDP Statement on the Upcoming 2025 Omaha and Lincoln Elections

Nebraska Democratic Party, Douglas County Democratic Party, and Lancaster County Democratic Party’s Statement on the Upcoming Omaha and Lincoln City Elections

LINCOLN, NE - The Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb, Douglas County Democratic Party Chair CJ King, and Lancaster County Democratic Party Chair Hannah Wroblewski issue the following statement regarding the upcoming 2025 Omaha and Lincoln City Elections.

The NDP, DCDP, and LCDP are all in to support our mayoral, city council, and down-ballot candidates. The state and county parties are committing a significant amount of capital in the way of financial, volunteer, and core voting resources to elect strong Democratic candidates to offices in Lincoln and Omaha. 

The NDP is committing at least $100,000 for partisan voter registration, voter guides, and vote-by-mail programs in both Omaha and Lincoln in coordination with the Douglas and Lancaster County Democratic Parties. 

To see our current list of Democratic candidates, visit https://nebraskademocrats.org/2025-omaha-and-lincoln-city-elections/

“Mayor Stothert has turned her back on the fundamental duties of her office, and it is time for change in Omaha. In Lincoln, we are ready to continue the Democratic majorities that have brought record amounts of clean energy, strong schools and safe communities. Douglas and Lancaster County Parties are leading the way and doing the necessary work to get our Democratic candidates over the finish line to serve the people and to grow our blue-dot cities.” – NDP Chair Jane Kleeb

“Douglas County is the Blue Dot and the recent votes show the support here is for more progressive candidates, like the Democrats who have announced their intent to run in this election.  We look forward to improving our majority on the Omaha City Council and electing a Democrat to the Mayor’s office.  The County and State are investing in these races for representation in the diverse community that is Omaha and we will be working hard to make sure ALL of our voices are heard.” – DCDP Chair CJ King

“The Lancaster County Democrats are energized and ready to re-elect our outstanding At-Large City Councilors – Tom Beckius, Bennie Shobe, and Sändra Washington – and defend our seats on the Lincoln Public School Board and Lincoln Airport Authority in the upcoming city elections. Together, we are dedicated to building a brighter Lincoln by standing up for working families, investing in strong public schools, and protecting Lincolnites from housing discrimination. We are committed to collaborating with all Democratic candidates and stakeholders to ensure we keep Lincoln moving forward.” – LCDP Chair Hannah Wroblewski

Background

The NDP, county parties, and thousands of volunteers across the state made significant strides in electing Democrats across the state. Under Chair Kleeb’s leadership, Democrats elected to office has doubled from 540 Democrats in 2017 to 1,025 in 2024. 

Our Democratic state senators will represent the most diverse members we have ever sent to Lincoln, and they will work toward common-sense legislation for Nebraskans. In addition, Nebraska’s second congressional district delivered the presidential electoral vote to the Harris-Walz ticket for the third time. We are very proud to have secured the Blue Dot in 2008, 2020, and now in 2024. The NDP will continue to defend the split electoral vote process that gives voters a direct voice in presidential elections.   

In Lincoln, we look forward to maintaining a supermajority on the city council by re-electing all three at-large city council members and a supermajority on the Lincoln School Board by re-electing Democratic board members. In addition, we look forward to supporting our Airport Authority candidate and placing the housing discrimination issue on the Lincoln ballot. The Primary Election for Lincoln will be April 8th and the General Election will be May 6th.

In Omaha, we will work towards finally electing a Democratic mayor as our priority. Omahans are ready to move on from Jean Stothert, as evidenced by the recent ice storm mismanagement. Additionally, candidates are enthusiastic about representing their district for city council, confirmed by the number of candidates currently. We look forward to electing a diverse and responsive slate of city council members. The Primary Election for Omaha will be April 1st and the General Election will be May 13th.

The NDP is committing at least $100K to both the Lincoln and Omaha city elections. The overall plan will consist of core programs focused on voters. Voter registration, vote by mail, voter guides, and beefing up the block captain program will all be building blocks for success in both cities. Working with the Douglas County Democratic Party and the Lancaster County Democratic Party will be the priority in coordinating volunteer canvassing activity, phone banking, outreach events, and other voter contact programs. 

Many candidates have already announced their candidacy and more are expected. Our social media platforms will serve as an extension of candidate information and activity. As candidates announce, our website will be updated to reflect the strong and diverse field of candidates for the 2025 city elections. 

To see our current list of candidates, visit https://nebraskademocrats.org/2025-omaha-and-lincoln-city-elections/

To see a list of other 2024 successes, visit https://nebraskademocrats.org/2024-wrapped/