Political organizer Denise Powell defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh in the Democratic primary for Nebraska's second congressional district, according to NPR Politics. Nebraska's 2nd CD is a closely watched competitive seat that awards one Electoral College vote independently of the statewide result.
Political organizer Denise Powell won the Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, defeating state Sen. John Cavanaugh 39% to 37% with roughly 90% of expected votes counted, according to NBC News. Powell, backed by EMILY's List and the Congressional Black Caucus, will face Republican Brinker Harding in November in a seat Cook Political Report rates "Lean Democrat" — one of just three House districts a Republican won in 2024 that Kamala Harris also carried.
Denise Powell won the Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ projections reported by Bloomberg Politics. Nebraska-2, which uses a congressional district method to allocate its Electoral College vote, has split from the state's Republican presidential lean in recent cycles, making it a targeted pickup opportunity for Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, which includes Omaha, has emerged as a toss-up in 2026, with both parties fielding candidates who must appeal beyond their base in a district that has historically rewarded cross-partisan moderates, according to NPR Politics. The open question heading into the fall is whether the definition of "moderate" has shifted enough in the Trump era to change what that appeal actually requires.
Nebraska voters cast primary ballots to fill Republican Rep. Don Bacon's open 2nd Congressional District seat, a race Democrats are targeting as a pickup opportunity, according to The Hill.
Nebraska and West Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday, with Democrats selecting a candidate in a competitive House district and a Senate primary carrying consequences for how Nebraska allocates its Electoral College votes, according to The New York Times. Nebraska's Second Congressional District, which awards one electoral vote independently of the statewide winner, sits at the center of the Senate contest.
A working-class candidate, a policy specialist, and a progressive insurgent are contesting the special election for Nancy Pelosi's former San Francisco congressional seat, according to RealClearPolitics. The race presents three distinct governing philosophies for a district that has sent Pelosi to Congress since 1987.