2025 Omaha City Elections

Tuesday, April 1 is Primary Day for Omahans interested in voting in our municipal election. Many people are used to voting in federal elections, but less familiar with how local elections work and what seats are on the ballot. 

Here's the tl;dr—all seven city council seats and the mayor are up for election. These local officials make decisions that affect every aspect of our communities, from roads to parks to law enforcement, and more. In local elections like these, your vote has much more power, and you have more direct access to candidates and officials. Let's get into it!

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Quick Links:

🔗 Check your voter registration and find your polling place.

🔗 Find a drop box for your mail-in ballot. Note: It’s now too late to put your primary election ballot in the mail and have it delivered on time, so drop box is recommended.

🔗 Learn more about Nebraska’s new voter ID laws.

Omaha Mayor: Candidates

Omaha City Council

All seven Omaha council seats are up for election this year. Don’t know what district you live in? Find out here!

All seven sitting council members have filed for re-election, but there are also new faces in this year’s races.

Our city council is responsible for approving the city budget and proposing amendments, approving liquor licenses, handling constituent concerns on neighborhood issues, approving city infrastructure projects, and more.

To learn more about local races, including city council seats, check out this guide from Flatwater Free Press.

*This mini election guide sourced information from the Flatwater Free Press Nebraska Voter Guide, candidate websites, and the Douglas County Election Commission website.