Nebraska is emerging as crucial for 2026 midterms. Can Dems find an opening?

Nebraska is emerging as crucial for 2026 midterms. Can Dems find an opening?

Eric Moyer talking to reporters in Lincoln before his 1st Congressional District campaign kickoff event on Aug 14, 2025. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — In a crowded coworking space on Lincoln’s Y Street this month, 1st Congressional District Democrats gathered to meet their man running against Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood.  Congressional candidate Eric Moyer told attendees at his kickoff event that he wants to create a spark. Ne…