Here’s what Denise Powell said about her victory in Nebraska’s 2nd District

Powell’s victory in Nebraska's most politically divided and diverse congressional district was part of a historic night for Democrats

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 730

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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OMAHA — Denise Powell’s victory in Nebraska’s most politically divided and diverse congressional district was part of a historic night for Democrats nationally, as voters across the country delivered a significant rebuke to the Trump administration.

Nebraska’s 2nd District often has had barn-burner races decided by a few points — that wasn’t the case Tuesday as Republican Brinker Harding conceded roughly an hour after the polls closed. Powell won by …

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