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Nebraska primaries indicate which Omaha-area legislative races may be closest in November
From the Full coverage: Nebraska's primary election was Tuesday. Here's how things shook out series
- Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer
- May 13, 2026
- May 13, 2026 Updated Jul 16, 2026
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Tuesday, May 12, is Primary Election Day.
Megan Kelley, Star-Herald
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Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer
Nebraska's primary elections Tuesday narrowed the field of candidates seeking seats in the Legislature and also revealed which Omaha-area elections may come down to the wire in November.
Signs pointing out the polling place in the Mule Barn at Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha campus at 5730 North 30th St., in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
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Photos: 2026 Nebraska primary watch parties
Supporters mingle during a primary election watch party for Denise Powell at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Powell is running for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
A message supporting State Sen. John Cavanaugh is written on the mirror for the Nebraska primary watch party at Underwood Bar, 4918 Underwood Ave. in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Jim Begley and Omaha City Council President Danny Begley check the first round of results at the State Sen. John Cavanaugh Nebraska primary watch party at Underwood Bar, 4918 Underwood Ave. in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
People check their phones for the first round of results at the State Sen. John Cavanaugh Nebraska primary watch party at Underwood Bar, 4918 Underwood Ave. in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Supporters mingle during a primary election watch party for Denise Powell at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Powell is running for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Supporters cheer on during a primary election watch party for Denise Powell at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Powell is running for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell waves to supporters during a primary election watch party at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha on Tuesday. Powell declared victory in the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary on Wednesday.
NIKOS FRAZIER, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell speaks during a primary election watch party at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha on Tuesday. Powell appeared poised to defeat state Sen. John Cavanaugh in the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary.
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Denise Powell speaks during a primary election watch party at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. At left is Powell's husband, Hobson Powell.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell greets supporters during a primary election watch party at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
State Sen. John Cavanaugh greets his supporters at his Nebraska primary watch party at Underwood Bar, 4918 Underwood Ave. in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
State Sen. John Cavanaugh talks to his supporters at his Nebraska primary watch party at Underwood Bar, 4918 Underwood Ave. in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
State Sen. John Cavanaugh enters his Nebraska primary watch party at Underwood Bar, 4918 Underwood Ave. in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Tim Conn, left, talks with state Sen. John Cavanaugh at Cavanaugh’s watch party at Underwood Bar in Omaha on Tuesday.
CHRIS MACHIAN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
State Sen. John Cavanaugh talks to his supporters at his Nebraska primary watch party at Underwood Bar, 4918 Underwood Ave. in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
State Sen. John Cavanaugh attends a watch party at Underwood Bar in Omaha.
CHRIS MACHIAN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
State Sen. John Cavanaugh talks to his supporters at his Nebraska primary watch party at Underwood Bar, 4918 Underwood Ave. in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
State Sen. John Cavanaugh greets his supporters at his Nebraska primary watch party at Underwood Bar, 4918 Underwood Ave. in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Supporters gather around a laptop with election results for Nebraska's second congressional district during a primary election watch party for Denise Powell at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Hobson Powell cheers on as his wife, Denise Powell, takes the lead in the Democratic primary for Nebraska's second congressional district, during a primary election watch party at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell speaks during a primary election watch party at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Powell is poised to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska's second congressional district.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell speaks during a primary election watch party at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Powell is poised to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska's second congressional district.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell speaks during a primary election watch party at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Powell is poised to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska's second congressional district.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell speaks during a primary election watch party at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Powell is poised to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska's second congressional district.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell speaks during a primary election watch party at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Powell is poised to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska's second congressional district.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Supporters cheer on as Denise Powell speaks during a primary election watch party at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Powell is poised to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska's second congressional district.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
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Tuesday, May 12, is Primary Election Day.
- Megan Kelley, Star-Herald
Signs pointing out the polling place in the Mule Barn at Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha campus at 5730 North 30th St., in Omaha, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
- CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
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