Then there were six: Leuschen drops out of NE-02 U.S. House Dem primary

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 415

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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OMAHA — Omaha native James Leuschen is dropping his bid for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District.

Leuschen, an economic policy staffer for several members of Congress over the past two decades, said he wants to focus on his kids and said running for office and being the father of three boys are “two callings” he can’t “fully honor at the same time.”

“I’m withdrawing from the race,” he said in a statement. …

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