Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district
Summary
Denise Powell won the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District and will run against Republican Brinker Harding in the general election. The district has a mix of Republican and Democratic support and plays a key role in how Nebraska’s Electoral College votes are split in presidential elections.Key Facts
- Denise Powell is the Democratic nominee for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District.
- Republican Brinker Harding, from the Omaha City Council, is the Republican nominee.
- GOP Rep. Don Bacon is retiring after 10 years in Congress.
- Nebraska splits its Electoral College votes by congressional district, not all at once.
- This system gives Democrats a chance to win at least one electoral vote in a mostly Republican state.
- President Trump and supporters tried but failed to change Nebraska to winner-take-all electoral voting in 2024.
- Powell criticized another candidate, John Cavanaugh, saying his election could hurt the Democratic hold on the district.
- Cavanaugh argued he would not resign early and that Democrats expect to win enough state seats to maintain influence.
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