James Leuschen

James Leuschen is a former congressional staffer and policy director who worked on the Affordable Care Act and child tax credit expansions. He served with Representative Steny Hoyer’s office and on a project to build an Omaha VA clinic. Leuschen filed his candidacy in September 2025, highlighting his Washington experience. ([1011now.com](https://www.1011now.com/2025/09/18/another-democrat-joins-nebraskas-2nd-district-us-house-primary/?utm_source=openai))