Scott Kleeb said Wednesday he welcomes Mike Johanns effort to draw attention to stark contrasts in this year s Senate race. There are very clear differences, the Democratic nominee said. He thinks things in Washington are just fine and I don t. He
Both Southeast Nebraska incumbents on the Nebraska Public Power District board of directors advanced to the November general election. Mary Harding, 53, of Lincoln, seeking her second term on the board, easily outdistanced three challengers for the S
Barbara van den Berg wasn t confused, but she can understand how that could happen. Wording on bond issues can be difficult to decipher, said the Lincoln woman who deliberately voted no on Lancaster County s request to issue up to $65 million in
The votes have been counted and the remaining candidates have started to look forward to November. Here, you can see maps showing how candidates and issues fared in key races of Nebraska s Tuesday primary vote. Kleeb beats Raimondo in all but two cou
Scott Kleeb swept past Tony Raimondo Tuesday night, setting the stage for a Senate showdown with Mike Johanns in November. Building on his high-profile congressional bid in western and central Nebraska two years ago, Kleeb expanded his reach statewid
Voters rejected a plan Tuesday to issue up to $65 million in bonds to pay for a new Lancaster County jail. But that won t derail plans to build a 664-bed jail at Southwest 40th and West O streets, say county commissioners who for months have ple
Years ago, Ken Watson was talked into voting, and he hasn t missed an election since. I ve always been a political person, spilling out my two cents about the process, said Watson, 48. I had some friends ask me, Did you vote? I said, No, and the
Eight Lincoln area legislative candidates who advanced Tuesday to the general election spent a combined total of $110,000 on their primary campaigns, according to Accountability and Disclosure filings and the candidates. Three of the eight Jam
A tight race for second place is forcing a recount in the race for the District 49 seat held by Sen. Leroy Louden of Ellsworth. Louden won Tuesday with 72 percent of the vote. Just six votes divided challengers Michael Jacobson, who finished second,
A new hospital and a new performing arts center were among the local issues decided during Nebraska s primary elections on Tuesday. Central City approved a new 520-seat, $4.6 million performing arts center. Just six months ago, a similar measure
Nebraska Democrats appeared to be split fairly evenly between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in a primary that does not count. Obama had a slight percentage lead statewide with a little more than 80 percent of the projected votes counted. In Lancas
OMAHA The U.S. Department of Justice was monitoring Colfax County primary elections in eastern Nebraska on Tuesday to ensure compliance with the federal Voting Rights Act. The department also announced it would monitor elections in Bergen County, N
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. Let the general election begin. Not officially, of course, because Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has not conceded defeat, and Sen. Barack Obama has not secured enough delegates to make it mathematically impossible for her to catch
NEW YORK Hillary Rodham Clinton saved her best for too late. The former first lady soundly thumped rival Barack Obama in West Virginia on Tuesday just as the Illinois senator well ahead in the popular vote and among pledged delegates was beginn
Nebraska Democrats appeared to be split fairly evenly between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in a primary that does not count. Obama had a slight percentage lead statewide with a little more than 80 percent of the projected votes counted. In Lancas
Challenger Barbara Baier and incumbent Bernie Heier secured the most votes in their respective races for seats on the Lancaster County Board, according to unofficial primary election results. But the contest for the two open seats is a trial run. All
Scott Kleeb swept past Tony Raimondo Tuesday night, setting the stage for a Senate showdown with Mike Johanns in November. Building on his high-profile congressional bid in western and central Nebraska two years ago, Kleeb expanded his reach statewid
Scott Kleeb and Tony Raimondo battle for the Senate Democratic nomination in this year s premier primary election scrap. On the Republican side, Mike Johanns, former governor and recently U.S. secretary of agriculture, faces Schuyler businessman Pat
Voters rejected a plan Tuesday to issue up to $65 million in bonds to pay for a new Lancaster County jail. But that won t derail plans to build a 664-bed jail at Southwest 40th and West O streets, say county commissioners who for months have ple
Years ago, Ken Watson was talked into voting, and he hasn t missed an election since. I ve always been a political person, spilling out my two cents about the process, said Watson, 48. I had some friends ask me, Did you vote? I said, No, and the
Voters overwhelmingly approved a charter amendment that gives the mayor and city of Lincoln more authority to make purchases and sign contracts without as much red tape. The amendment affects how the city buys materials, parts, supplies and equipment
Lincoln will send at least three new senators to the Legislature next year. And on Tuesday voters narrowed the possibilities in three of four races. Former City Councilman Ken Haar and entrepreneur James Arthur Jeffers finished on top in District 2
Nearly half of Cherry County s registered voters had the chance to cast their ballots before the polls even opened on Tuesday. About 2,000 of the county s 4,200 registered voters 16 of the county s 22 precincts received their primary election bal
Jim Esch sailed Tuesday night to a November rematch with Republican Rep. Lee Terry in metropolitan Omaha s 2nd District. Esch, 32, swamped Richard Carter to win the Democratic nomination in the featured House primary election contest. Two years ago,
Voters appeared to approve a state constitutional amendment Tuesday that would give cities broader investment strategies for endowment funds. Amendment 1, put on the ballot by the Legislature, will allow city leaders to invest endowment funds in the
With little at stake in Nebraska presidential contests, the focus Tuesday was on two contested Democratic primaries. Democrats Tony Raimondo a former Republican and Scott Kleeb who lost the 3rd District House race in 2006 are battling for the
A pair of Lincoln attorneys cruised to the top two spots in the primary race for the District 1 University of Nebraska Board of Regents seat, with a little-funded third candidate finishing last. In advancing to the general election in November, Tim C
Cass County Elmwood voters made history Tuesday by approving alcohol sales in the western Cass County community. If Coleman and Deb Lenz, owners of CD s Express convenience store, proceed with their plans, beer and liquor will be sold within the town
CHARLESTON, W.Va. Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large but largely symbolic victory in working-class West Virginia on Tuesday, handing Barack Obama one of the worst defeats of the campaign yet scarcely slowing his march toward the Democratic p
When are the polls open? Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. How do I know where to vote? To find where you are supposed to vote, log on to the State of Nebraska VoterCheck site at www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov . Or call your county clerk/election
Mike Johanns is well-suited to represent Nebraska s interests and values in the U.S. Senate. Nebraskans, especially Lincoln residents, are familiar with Johanns blend of talent, temperament and political philosophy. He survived, learned and flourish
Mike Johanns is positioning himself as the experienced, trusted and dependable conservative in Nebraska s 2008 Senate race. He s also the best-known, best-financed and most highly credentialed candidate. My message is less government, lower taxes, pr
Underdog Pat Flynn is making the case he s the reliable Republican conservative in Tuesday s Senate primary election. Career politicians have demonstrated they aren t dependable once they reach Washington, the Schuyler financial adviser says. Flynn
Mike Johanns is well-suited to represent Nebraska s interests and values in the U.S. Senate. Nebraskans, especially Lincoln residents, are familiar with Johanns blend of talent, temperament and political philosophy. He survived, learned and flourish
Mike Johanns is positioning himself as the experienced, trusted and dependable conservative in Nebraska s 2008 Senate race. He s also the best-known, best-financed and most highly credentialed candidate. My message is less government, lower taxes, pr
Underdog Pat Flynn is making the case he s the reliable Republican conservative in Tuesday s Senate primary election. Career politicians have demonstrated they aren t dependable once they reach Washington, the Schuyler financial adviser says. Flynn
Election officials are predicting a low voter turnout for Tuesday s primary elections. Secretary of State John Gale said Thursday he expects 27 percent of registered voters to head to the polls, a reflection, he said, of few high-profile races in the
OMAHA Democratic Senate hopeful Tony Raimondo has received an endorsement from an unexpected source Jim Esch, who s running for the 2nd District House seat. Esch, also a Democrat, said Thursday he knows some people will be surprised by the endors
Election officials are predicting a low voter turnout for Tuesday s primary elections. Secretary of State John Gale said Thursday he expects 27 percent of registered voters to head to the polls, a reflection, he said, of few high-profile races in the
OMAHA Democratic Senate hopeful Tony Raimondo has received an endorsement from an unexpected source Jim Esch, who s running for the 2nd District House seat. Esch, also a Democrat, said Thursday he knows some people will be surprised by the endors
Mayor Chris Beutler and the Lincoln City Council have endorsed Amendment 1, a proposed change to the Nebraska Constitution on the May 13 primary ballot. The amendment would allow broader investment authority for public endowment funds, such as Lincol
Lavon Heidemann in five: 1. I consider myself fiscally responsible. Some call me fiscally conservative. Senator (Ron) Raikes calls me, pure and simply, tight. 2. I value honesty and integrity. I don t appreciate people who don t tell it straight. 3.
Jerry Joy in five: 1. I have been an educator all my life and have been in higher education for about 45 years. 2. I was born and reared on a farm and I have farming interests. 3. I like people. I like to sit and talk to people and listen to people.
Lavon Heidemann in five: 1. I consider myself fiscally responsible. Some call me fiscally conservative. Senator (Ron) Raikes calls me, pure and simply, tight. 2. I value honesty and integrity. I don t appreciate people who don t tell it straight. 3.
Jerry Joy in five: 1. I have been an educator all my life and have been in higher education for about 45 years. 2. I was born and reared on a farm and I have farming interests. 3. I like people. I like to sit and talk to people and listen to people.
Candidate James Arthur Jeffers in five: 1. I have been married 54 years and have five children, 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. I am very much a family man. 2. I am very much into sports aviation. I have a military training airplane, a
Candidate Ken Haar in five: I am a grandfather of three lovely children. This has focused my attention on our responsibility to be wise stewards of our natural resources and to exercise good judgment to guarantee a future for all generations to come.
Candidate Vern Barrett in five: 1. I am the father of six adult children. 2. In my job of helping leaders across the state, I have learned the ability to listen is one of the most important behaviors a leader can develop. 3. I have visited every st
Candidate Curtis Schell in five: 1. I am a born-again Christian. 2. I am a single father with custody of my 16-year-old daughter Taylor Lynn. The greatest achievement in my life has been watching my daughter grow and mature. 3. I am enjoying reading
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