The Latest Breaking News from Nebraska

Vargas defeats Shelton in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary election

Tony Vargas defeated Alisha Shelton in the May 10 Democratic Party primary for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, receiving 72% of the vote to Shelton’s 28%.

Ballotpedia · May 11, 2022

No incumbents defeated in Nebraska’s state Senate primary elections

All 11 incumbents seeking re-election to the Nebraska Senate will advance to the general election after winning their respective primary elections on May 10.

Ballotpedia · May 11, 2022

Challenger receives 62% of vote in primary, will face incumbent in Nebraska State Board of Education election in November

Elizabeth Tegtmeier and incumbent Robin Stevens advanced from the primary for Nebraska State Board of Education District 7 on May 10, 2022. Based on unofficial returns, Tegtmeier received 62.4% of the vote, Stevens received 20.4%, and Pat Moore received 17.2%. District 7 includes 44 counties in western Nebraska.

Ballotpedia · May 11, 2022

Trump pick for Nebraska governor loses GOP primary

Trump had endorsed businessman Charles Herbster.

Axios · May 11, 2022

Joe Biden calls inflation his ‘top domestic priority’ but blames Covid and Putin – as it happened

President says he understands American’s frustration with Democrats, who control all three branches of government: ‘I don’t blame them’

The Guardian - US · May 10, 2022

Number of contested GOP legislative primaries up 73% in 2022

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 10, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · May 10, 2022

Nebraska primary for governor is the latest test of Trump's endorsement

Tuesday's GOP primary winner is all but sure to take the governor's office come November. Of the front runners, one has been endorsed by Trump and accused by eight women of inappropriate touching.

WEKU · May 10, 2022

3 primary contests to watch Tuesday in West Virginia and Nebraska

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed candidates in competitive primaries in both states, making Tuesday another evaluation of his influence over the GOP.

WEKU · May 10, 2022

AP News Digest 3:30 am

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Trump's clout factors into US House races in W.Va., Nebraska

Roads, bridges and former President Donald Trump will be on West Virginia and Nebraska voters’ minds as they choose candidates in primary elections for Congress

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022