Kara Eastman credits win to grassroots campaigning, positive message

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6:30 AM, May 16, 2018

12:18 PM, May 16, 2018

Kara Eastman defeated Brad Ashford in the second district Democratic primary.

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OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) - Following her victory against Brad Ashford in the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary election Tuesday night, Kara Eastman joined 3 News Now on Wednesday to talk about her campaign and what it took to win.

Eastman spoke with 3 News Now morning anchor Emily Szink about her passion for health care and running for her mother, who was diagnosed with cancer five times; her grassroots campaign, and what it took to defeat an established politician in the primary.

"I feel a sense of desperation now for our country," she said.

Eastman will challenge incumbent Rep. Don Bacon, who ran on the Republican side uncontested, in the November election.