The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
by Madison Wheeler Carol Blood won election to the Nebraska Legislature, the country’s only unicameral state legislature, in 2016. Her ads tout her as bipartisan and a good steward of tax …
Even nonpartisan campaigns produce partisan ads Read More
by Anton Johnson The consensus among people on social media: we’re sick of social media. The presidential election, and other elections including the race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional district between Democrat …
Social media dominates election politicking Read More
by Mitchell Cutcher On this year’s ballot, Nebraskans will vote on if they want to legalize casino gaming in the state. The three specific measures are Initiative Measure 429, Initiative …
Nebraska votes on legalizing casino gambling at the state’s horse tracks Read More
by Kathryn O’Connor Women have mobilized to become activists and advocates in this political cycle. Ever since 2016, when former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton became a candidate in the …
Women show more activism in 2020 election Read More
by Sophia Ridder, reporter The Democratic party believes in government programs, economic equality, and social justice. The key issues for Democrats in this election are healthcare, climate change, race relations, …
The state of the Democratic party Read More
by Ashanti Allen, reporter OMAHA – Senator Ben Sasse is a fifth-generation Nebraskan born in Plainview, Neb., and raised in Fremont, Neb. He has served as the Nebraska state senator …
Ben Sasse, election 2020 Read More
by Corey Osborne, Reporter OMAHA – With election day past us, and with hot-button issues such as health care, police reform, and rebuilding the economy in the midst of the …
Chris Janicek’s Run Read More
by Joey Colbert, reporter OMAHA – As we wait and see the outcome for the 2020 election, mail-in ballots could be the future for voting as the Election Commission sees …
Election Commission said Drop Boxes are “safe” and “secure” for casting Mail-in Ballots Read More
by Jared Barton, reporter This election, Iowans were faced with a decision for not only their state, but potentially the entire senate. As Senator Joni Ernst’s current term comes to …
Iowa Flip Explained: Why Joni Ernst’s Spot Is More Than Just Senatorial Read More by Natalie Veloso The Latinx vote is expected to have a heavy impact on the 2020 election—and Omaha Latinx citizens will play a major role. In the upcoming election, 32 …
Latinx voters may significantly impact election Read More