Denise Powell Secures Democratic Nomination in Key Nebraska Race

Denise Powell has won the Democratic nomination for the open seat in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. This district represents a prime opportunity for Democrats to flip a Republican-held seat in the 2026 elections. Powell will face Republican nominee Brinker Harding, who ran uncontested in his primary.

Denise Powell secured the Democratic nomination for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday, according to U.S. media projections.

The Omaha-based seat is considered one of the Democrats' top chances to seize a Republican-held seat in the upcoming November 2026 elections, crucial for determining control of Congress.

Powell's opponent in the general election will be Brinker Harding, an Omaha city councilman, who secured the Republican nomination without opposition.