OMAHA – Democrats made significant gains in Nebraska’s 2026 midterm elections, flipping a U.S. House seat and winning several key Douglas County races, including sheriff and county attorney. UNO political science professor emeritus Paul Landow attributed the Democratic gains partly to rising gasoline and diesel prices, which have strained working Nebraskans and farmers. Landow suggested economic frustrations also contributed to closer-than-expected statewide races for governor and U.S. Senate.

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