Nebraska Democrats and Republicans make case for pivotal Second Congressional District
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two presidential campaigns made stops in the Omaha Metro area Saturday.
Both parties are making a final push to Nebraska voters in a heavily contested 2nd congressional district.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz returned to Omaha for the second time. The Democratic Vice Presidential nominee had campaigned in La Vista back in August.
He rallied voters in Papillion with just 16 days left before the 2024 general election on November 5th. Nebraska‘s second congressional district carries its own electoral vote.
The district has flip-flopped throughout the years. President Joe Biden is the most recent winner securing the vote in 2020.
Harris/Walz supporters are determined to keep this “blue dot in a sea of red” the way it is.
“I think this campaign works more for what Nebraskans need and believe in,” said Hailey Nourse of Papillion. “Like working people and middle class people I think that is more important because whether you realize it or not they help you.”
Marci Nielson traveled from Washington D.C. to hear Governor Walz speak. She is originally from Fremont, and believes this the blue dot is integral to the election.
“We literally have democracy at stake,” said Nielson. “So people in Nebraska those who maybe haven’t voted in a while, getting out to the polls and making sure they are getting out and voting it is so important.”
The democratic ticket was not the only political campaign in Omaha. About 20 miles away, the “Reclaim America Tour” made a stop at the Hilton Omaha.
Robert F. Kennedy and former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard rallied for the Republican ticket of Former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance.
Trump/Vance voters want this blue dot to reflect the rest of the state by turning it red.
“Things are more expensive and things are more uncertain because we don’t have a full grasps of whose coming in,” said Stephen Bader of Omaha. “So, whatever small part Omaha and the broader metro can do with NE 02 to help save our country I am all about it.”
Omaha resident Doug Weedman believes going to the polls can switch the dot.
“Not enough people get out and vote,” said Weedman. “If everyone who was registered got out and voted, it would be a different story.”
Kelly Simms of Omaha has family in mind when she casts her vote.
“I just want safety for my family, safety for my children I want to have a strong future, again for my family,” said Simms.
The clock continues to tick down until the 2024 general election rolls around on November 5th. In-person voter registration is still open in Nebraska until October 25, and in Iowa until November 5.
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