Omaha State Senators

Founded in 1854 by land speculators, Omaha was incorporated as a city in 1897. Omaha, named after an American Indian tribe, means “those going against the wind or current.” The city continues to live up to its name with world-class attractions, nationally known restaurants and a creative culture feeding an ever-growing artistic community. Browse below to see the tourism experiences located in each senator's district.

DOUGLAS COUNTY QUICK FACTS:

• Population (based on 2010 census): 517,110

• Established in 1854

• Named after Stephen Arnold Douglas, a US Senator responsible for creating the Kansas-Nebraska Act. This act made Kansas and Nebraska organized territories.

• Made up of 6 cities: Bennington, Irvington, Omaha, Ralston, Valley, Waterloo

• Includes the Village of Boys Town

OMAHA STATE SENATORS

• District 4 – Bob Hilkemann
• District 5 – Mike McDonnell
• District 6 – Machaela Cavanaugh
• District 7 – Tony Vargas
• District 8 – Megan Hunt
• District 9 – Sara Howard
• District 10 – Wendy Deboer
• District 11 – Ernie Chambers
• District 12 – Steve Lathrop
• District 13 – Justin Wayne
• District 18 – Brett Lindstrom
• District 20 – John McCollister
• District 31 – Rick Kolowski
• District 39 – Lou Ann Linehan