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John Ewing | |
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| Treasurer of Douglas County, Nebraska | |
| Assumed office December, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Julie M. Haney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John W. Ewing Jr. April 18, 1961 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Viv Ewing |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Nebraska Omaha (BS) |
| Website | Official website |
John W. Ewing Jr. (born April 18, 1961) is the treasurer of Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. He is a member of the Democratic Party. In 2012, Ewing ran for the United States House of Representatives for Nebraska's 2nd District, but lost to incumbent Lee Terry. In 2024, he Challenge by incumbent Jean Stothert in the 2025 mayoral election, receiving this Jane Kleeb.[1]
Education[edit]
Ewing graduated from Omaha Northwest High School, attending the same high school as his future political opponent Lee Terry. Ewing received a B.S. in criminal justice and business administration from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. In 1986, he also earned a master's degree in urban studies there.[2]
Career[edit]
Ewing was an officer with the Omaha police department for 24 years, rising to the rank of deputy police chief. He was elected the treasurer of Douglas County in 2006, and re-elected in 2010. Ewing was the first African-American elected to a county-wide office in Nebraska. As treasurer, he successfully encouraged Nebraska to allow online renewals of driver's licenses.
Ewing is an adjunct professor at the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Ewing is also an associate minister with the Salem Baptist Church in Omaha.[3]
Ewing ran against Republican Congressman Lee Terry in 2012. Terry won re-election, defeating Ewing 51.2% to 48.8%. Ewing is reported to be a potential future candidate for the seat, but later unlikely he will.
Nebraska Democrats say Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing will run for mayor.[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Sanderford, Aaron (March 26, 2024). "Stothert running for a record fourth term as Omaha mayor". nebraskaexaminer.com.
- ^ "John Ewing Age, Biography and Wiki". CelebsAgeWiki. March 27, 2024.
- ^ "John Ewing: Candidate for Congress, NE-2". Bold Democratic. March 23, 2024.
- ^ "Jean Stothert is often missing in action from her job as Omaha Mayor but announced today she is running again". Twitter. March 27, 2024.