Politics Nov 04 Democrat Denise Powell wins election to U.S. House in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District By Associated Press
Politics Nov 03 Live Results: Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska Senate election Republican Pete Ricketts won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Nebraska, defeating independent candidate Dan Osborn.
Politics Oct 26 A guide to the key ballot measures voters will decide on Election Day When Americans cast their ballots in this year’s midterm elections, they’ll not only be picking who represents them in Congress, but also weighing in on a range of topics that could change their state laws and constitutions. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Oct 19 How Iran war votes in Congress became a focal point for campaign ad attacks Democrats and aligned advocacy groups are hitting the airwaves with a flood of campaign ads on the Iran war as they seek to win back in the House and Senate. By Kevin Freking, Aaron Kessler, Associated Press
Politics Oct 14 WATCH: Nebraska voters hear from Harding, Powell in midterm House debate Voters in Nebraska will hear from the two major party candidates seeking to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon during a debate Wednesday. By Dan Cooney
Oct 06 Trump draws cheers, then criticism for musing about Iran taking out U.S. cities By Associated Press “They could take out a city,” he said. "Let ‘em take out Los Angeles. Let ’em take out San Diego.”… Continue reading
Oct 05 WATCH: Trump campaigns with Ricketts in Nebraska, signs order on red-dyed diesel By Nick Ingram, Seung Min Kim, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Monday took his Republican midterm rescue mission to Nebraska, where he signed an executive order to ease limits on the tax-free use of red-dyed diesel, a decision he said would save “millions” for farmers and drive… Continue reading
Sep 05 Here's a look at 'reach' election races where Democrats hope to pull off House upsets By Will Weissert, Associated Press The party in power traditionally suffers losses during midterm elections. Democrats managed to avoid a predicted 2022 “red wave,” but they saw Republicans flip both chambers when President Donald Trump was reelected last cycle. Continue reading
Aug 22 This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here? By Will Weissert, Associated Press Retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s open seat pits fellow Republican and Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding against Democratic activist Denise Powell. Continue reading
Jun 05 As states face stricter Medicaid work requirements, Nebraska is an early test By Hannah Grabenstein Millions are likely to lose coverage as states begin complying with the new federal rules. Continue reading