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May 12, 2021
(Omaha, NE) Polls have just closed in the City of Omaha, where voters are choosing 7 city councilmembers and a mayor. Current Republican mayor Jean Stothert is seeking an unprecedented third term against Democratic real estate broker RJ Neary.
Some background on tonight s race: Mayor Stothert won last month s primary with 57 percent of the vote. Neary finished in second with 16 percent.
Mayor Stothert is a former critical care nurse who served on the Millard school board for 12 years, and the Omaha City Council for 4 years. She was first elected mayor in 2013, defeating incumbent Democrat Jim Suttle.
Neary has not previously run for elected office, but he has previously served on Omaha s planning board and has been involved in the community for decades as a commercial developer. He defeated three other Democrats to win the second spot in this general election.
By Terry Leahy, Madeleine McCormick
May 10, 2021
OMAHA, Nebraska You can still vote early in Omaha before polls officially open tomorrow.
The deadline for in-person early voting in Omaha s General Election is close of business today.
The Douglas County Election Commission says those wanting to vote early, in-person, must cast their ballot at the commission office no later than 5:00 PM.
The office is located northwest of 120th and West Center Road.
Polls are open on election day tomorrow from 8am to 8pm.
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