Elizabeth Warren and Maxwell Frost rally up Omaha Democrats
The article reports on a rally held in Omaha by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) aimed at energizing Democrats in a competitive district following the announcement that the incumbent Republican representative, Don Bacon, is retiring. This rally is part of the “Won’t Back Down Tour,” a campaign effort targeting Republican-held districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.The tour focuses on highlighting Bacon’s support of former President Trump’s economic policies and aims to organise and mobilize Democratic voters in tough districts.
Omaha, a key location for the Democrats, recently saw a significant victory with John Ewing (D-NE) winning mayor, becoming the city’s first Black mayor by defeating the long-term Republican incumbent. This victory, along with close races and democratic wins in other competitive areas such as Wisconsin and Florida, signals growing momentum for the party.
The Nebraska 2nd Congressional district, targeted by Democrats, is considered one of the most challenging by political analysts but holds potential for a Democratic flip, given its narrow margins and its previous support for Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite Republican Don Bacon’s confidence that progressive figures like Warren and Bernie Sanders will not sway swing voters, Democrats view the district as a critical battleground.
Democrats see the upcoming midterm elections as a crucial possibility to regain control of the House with only a small net gain needed, and the “Won’t Back Down Tour” is part of their strategic efforts to mobilize support in key Republican districts.
Elizabeth Warren and Maxwell Frost rally up Omaha Democrats
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) held a rally on Saturday in one of the most competitive districts in the country as its Republican incumbent representative heads for retirement.
Omaha is one of the many stops Democrats have made doing large town halls in Republican held districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This is the second stop of the “Wont Back Down Tour,” where Warren and Frost are highlighting Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-NE) “support of the Trump economic agenda.”
“When you don’t have all the power you want, you damn well use all the power you got,” Frost said as he opened the rally.
These Democrats headed for Omaha after Mayoral-elect John Ewing (D-NE) beat Jean Stothert, the longest serving incumbent mayor in the country. Ewing will be Omaha’s first Black mayor, after Democrats successfully tied Stothert to the unpopular part of President Donald Trump’s first few months back in office.
This win for the party came after a slew of elections that shows things are looking up for Democrats. Democrat Susan Crawford prevailed in Wisconsin for a State Supreme Court race that showed a remarkable turn out after billionaire Elon Musk poured tens of millions into this race against Crawford. Two Florida House elections in strong Republican districts came within much smaller margins than in November earlier this year, signifying a base that is ready to fight.
“The Won’t Back Down Tour is about organizing to win back power and showing up with the most energized leaders in the fight against Trump in the Republican districts where they are too afraid to face their constituents,” MoveOn Political Action Spokesperson Britt Jacovich said in the press release.
Nebraska’s second Congressional district represents a highly targeted seat with Cook Political naming it the “toughest district on paper,” as former Vice President Kamala Harris won by almost five points. Bacon notoriously won over Democratic voters, while he remained on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s target list.
“I think our Democrats in Nebraska are barking up the wrong tree,” Bacon told the Washington Examiner ahead of the rally. “If they think bringing in Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders who came to our district earlier, if they think those guys are going to win the swing voters, I think they’re barking up the wrong tree.”
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“That’s not how you win 51% in district two,” he added.
Democrats are on defense in the House, with 41 seats rated competitive compared to the 29 marked competitive for the GOP. Democrats only need a net gain of three seats to flip the House. Historically, the House flips to the party opposite the White House in the midterm elections.
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