Politics
Nebraska Political Races
In Nebraska, Republican Secretary of State Bob Evnen lost his primary to Omaha businessman Scott Petersen. Meanwhile, Democrat Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary for a key House race against retiring Rep. Don Bacon.
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The Hill
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen (R) is projected to lose his slot as the state’s top elections official to a primary challenger, according to Decision Desk HQ. Omaha businessman Scott Petersen won Tuesday's Republican primary in the Cornhusker State, leading the incumbent by roughly 6 percent
2026-05-13 03:22 UTC
The Hill
Democrat Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s “blue dot” district Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), setting up a key November matchup in the battle to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.). Powell, a political fundraiser, defeated State Sen. John Ca
2026-05-13 03:48 UTC