Dem primary fundraising in Nebraska’s 2nd District tightens as GOP race narrows

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 887

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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LINCOLN — State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha passed business owner and political action committee co-founder Denise Powell in fundraising for the fourth quarter of 2025 in the six-candidate Democratic primary to represent Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, according to federal campaign finance reports.

Powell still leads in overall fundraising and in campaign cash on hand headed into the 2026 election year, though she lags both Cavanaugh and Douglas County District Court Clerk Crystal Rhoades …

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