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Denise Powell’s Odds of Beating GOP’s Brinker Harding in Nebraska District

Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District—often called the state’s “blue dot”—is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched House races of the 2026 midterms.

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AP projects Denise Powell to win Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district

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'I don't think it matters': Brinker Harding ready for challenger in Nebraska District 2

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Democratic House primary in competitive Nebraska race remains too close to call

A Democratic primary election for a competitive U.S. House of Representatives seat in Nebraska remained too ‌close to call on Wednesday, as activist Denise Powell narrowly led state senator John Cava...

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Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

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Denise Powell wins Democratic nomination for open Nebraska House seat, US media projects

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Denise Powell declares victory in CD2 Democratic primary, will face Brinker Harding in November

The Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District became a close, two-candidate race on election night.

AP calls Democratic primary race for Denise Powell, setting up general election in November against Brinker Harding

AP says Denise Powell is the winner of the Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. John Cavanaugh's campaign hasn't conceded the race yet. Powell is turning her attention to the

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Republican Brinker Harding advances to November general election for Don Bacon's House seat

Bacon announced last year that he was not seeking another term in his swing district, giving Democrats a real chance to flip the seat blue

Brinker Harding, Denise Powell waste no time pivoting to general election in Nebraska CD2

Republicans have already echoed "dark money" messaging that targeted Denise Powell in the Democratic primary race for the nomination in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.

Live results: Nebraska House primary elections

Republican Rep. Don Bacon’s retirement from Congress has opened a key pickup opportunity for Democrats in Nebraska this fall. On Tuesday, voters will weigh in on who they would like to see