Archive · 19 May 2025
John Ewing Wins Omaha Mayor Election; First Black Mayor
John Ewing made history by becoming the first Black mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, after defeating Jean Stothert, the city's former mayor.
Ewing, who was previously a police deputy chief and the Douglas County Treasurer, will be sworn in on June 9th.
His campaign focused on fixing potholes, hiring more police, and affordable housing.
The election, while nonpartisan, became more political in the final weeks, with both candidates critiquing each other's political ties.
Stothert conceded the race and congratulated Ewing, highlighting the city's strong foundation.
Ewing's victory marks a potential shift in leadership and cultural change for Omaha, Nebraska.
John Ewing became the first Black mayor of Omaha, Nebraska.
He defeated incumbent Jean Stothert, the city's first female mayor.
Ewing previously served as police deputy chief and Douglas County Treasurer.
The election focused on local issues such as potholes, police hiring, and affordable housing.
Ewing will be sworn in on June 9th.
- Who
- John Ewing defeated Jean Stothert, the previous mayor of Omaha.
- What
- John Ewing won the election for mayor, becoming the first Black mayor of Omaha.
- When
- The election took place recently; Ewing will be sworn in on June 9.
- Where
- Omaha, Nebraska, USA
- Why
- Ewing promised to build a better future and address issues like potholes and housing.
Stothert
Ewing
Political Affiliations
Stothert
Stothert, a Republican, accused Ewing of supporting liberal causes.
Ewing
Ewing, a Democrat, linked Stothert's leadership to Donald Trump's divisive politics.
- New Mayor
- John Ewing
- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Swearing-in Date
- June 9
- Ewing's Previous Roles
- 25 years (police), 17 years (treasurer)
- Ewing's Campaign Focus
- Fixing potholes, more police, affordable housing
- Stothert's Tenure
- 12 years