Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District
Powell won after Democrats spent over $5 million on TV ads in a race that could help decide control of the House, AdImpact said.
- Denise Powell won the Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, securing about 39% of the vote in a six-candidate field and defeating state Sen. John Cavanaugh.
- The Omaha-area 2nd District, known as the 'blue dot,' is rated lean Democrat and was one of the three districts Kamala Harris won in 2024 that has a Republican representative, making it a key target in 2026.
- Powell will face Republican Brinker Harding in the November general election; Harding was endorsed by President Donald Trump and outgoing Rep. Don Bacon.
- There are campaign tensions between Powell and Cavanaugh, with accusations concerning backing by outside groups and claims of misinformation.
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Denise Powell Wins Nebraska Dem House Primary
The Associated Press reports: Denise Powell won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday in a contest focused on the state’s “blue dot” status in presidential elections. The Omaha-area district, where Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon is retiring, is one of Democrats’ biggest targets this midterm season. It’s also a national focus every four years in presidential contests because Nebraska is one of just two state…
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for battleground Nebraska seat
Political activist Denise Powell has won the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s open 2nd District, a battleground seat that both parties say will be crucial to determining control of the House this fall. Powell was leading state Sen. John Cavanaugh, 39 percent to 37 percent, in a crowded primary when The Associated Press called the race […]
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Columbus TelegramJohn Cavanaugh not ready to concede in CD2: 'We want to ensure every vote is counted'
State Sen. John Cavanaugh has not conceded the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary to Denise Powell — and may not do so until the final votes are tallied on Friday.
Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Nebraska's 'Blue Dot'
Denise Powell won the Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday in a contest focused on the state's "blue dot" status in presidential elections, the AP reports. The Omaha-area district, where Republican US Rep. Don Bacon is retiring, is one of Democrats' biggest targets this midterm season. It's...
Denise Powell Will Face Republican Brinker Harding in Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ District
OMAHA—Nebraska Democrat Denise Powell will face Republican nominee Brinker Harding in the Nov. 3 general election as both parties continue their fight to represent an area that’s come to be known as the “Blue Dot.” Powell bested Nebraska state Sen. John Cavanaugh by a narrow margin, obtaining 38.9 percent of the vote for the Democratic nomination to run for Nebraska’s 2nd District House seat. Cavanaugh trailed closely behind at 36.8 percent supp…
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