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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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Could one Nebraska House race alter the Electoral College?

A day after Nebraska held its primary election, the result in the Democratic race to fill one of the most competitive House seats in the country is still too close to call.

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

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Douglas County still tallying votes; Denise Powell celebrates victory

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Denise Powell wins Nebraska Democratic primary in race to fill Bacon’s House seat

With roughly 90% of votes counted, Powell narrowly bested Cavanaugh with about 40% of the vote to Cavanaugh’s roughly 38%, according to the Associated Press.

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Denise Powell wins Dem nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd District

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Powell leads Cavanaugh in too close to call NE-02 Democratic U.S. House primary

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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.

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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

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

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.

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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Omaha councilman reportedly considering Congressional run

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha City Council member Brinker Harding will announce Tuesday if he will run for the 2nd Congressional District seat currently held by outgoing Congressman Don Bacon. If so, Harding would be the third in recent days to announce a run ...