Nebraska's 2nd congressional district encompasses the core of the Omaha metropolitan area. It includes all of Douglas County, which includes Omaha, and the urbanized areas of Sarpy County. In the United States House of Representatives, it is currently represented by Lee Terry, a Republican.
Read more about Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District: Electoral Vote; 2008 Presidential Race, Redistricting, List of Representatives
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