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Omaha Mayor General

Election Date:May 9, 2028Register by:April 9, 2028
Current holder:Jean Stothert(Republican)

The Omaha Mayor General Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, the state's largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, infrastructure, and budgetary decisions.

About This Race

The Omaha Mayor General Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, the state's largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, infrastructure, and budgetary decisions.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 9, 2028
Registration Deadline
April 9, 2028
Early Voting Starts
April 10, 2028
Early Voting Ends
May 8, 2028

How to Vote

Registered voters in Douglas County can vote by mail, during early voting periods at designated vote centers, or in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place. To register, Nebraska residents must submit a voter registration form online via the Nebraska Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at a county election office or DMV. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a Nebraska driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID.

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Incumbent
Republican

Jean Stothert

Mayor of Omaha

Biography

Jean Stothert is the incumbent Mayor of Omaha, first elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2017, 2021, and 2025. A former nurse and healthcare executive, she is seeking a fifth term to continue her focus on public safety, infrastructure investment, and fiscal responsibility.

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Democratic

Jim Cavanaugh

Mayor of Omaha

Biography

Jim Cavanaugh is a former member of the Nebraska Legislature and Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party. He is running on a platform of expanding affordable housing, improving public transit, increasing investment in neighborhood services, and addressing climate resilience in Omaha.

Campaign Website

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