He narrowly lost the last Nebraska Congressional election to Congressman Lee Terry. Now Democrat Jim Esch is gearing up to fight that battle once again. First, he has to win the nomination against Richard Carter.

Two campaigns, two very different candidates. The one thing they both have in common is in the support of tomorrrow's leaders, today's young people.

"It's always wonderful to see people come out and really care about the young Democrats and how they can affect campaigns.”

Esch kicks off his second bid for Congress with several hundred people adding to the excitement of his campaign. At 32, he acknowledges young people matter more than most give them credit for.

"From an energy level and I think to appeal to young voters there's something about having someone who's a peer doing it," says Esch. "I think overall it's a benefit."

Clark is one of those young Democrats. She says she considered both Esch and his chief Democratic opponent, Richard Carter.

"I've met both of them, listened to both of them and I really like Richard Carter, but right now I think Esch has more visibility, he's run before and Esch has a better chance of winning," says student Trisha Clark.

A few weeks ago Carter spoke to the Young Democrats at UNO. As a young veteran of the Iraq War and an educator, he said he has a better vision of who and what he's fighting for.

"This country deserves some leadership that knows what they're doing, has experience in war and I look forward to bringing that to Washington," said Carter.

One of them will eventually take on the political giant in Republican Lee Terry. In just six weeks, we will know who when Democrats turn out for the May 13th primary.

Asked about how both of these candidates' ages factor into that equation, they are quick to remind you that Terry was only in his early 30s when he too ran for his first seat in Congress.

May 13th is also the primary for the U.S. Senate candidates Scott Kleeb and Tony Raimondo. Some have dismissed the presidential primary as meaningless, but it could influence Nebraska's super delegates for the Democratic Party.