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Omaha upset offers House Democrats glimmer of 2026 hope - Washington Examiner

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John Ewing beat Jean Stothert , the longest-serving incumbent mayor in the country, by tying him to the more unpopular parts of President Donald Trump ’s agenda.

Democrats are calling the races a template for next year , crediting a focus on local issues.

Republicans remain confident they can keep the House , with the map currently favoring them despite historical headwinds for the party in power.

Democrats only need a net gain of three seats to win back the House , which historically flips to the party not in the White House in the midterm elections.

Some Democratic lawmakers could make next year more difficult for House leadership, as some have begun launching bids to either fill vacant seats or challenge fellow Democrats in the Senate .