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AP calls Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District

The Associated Press called Powell the Democratic nominee, and she declared victory.

AP calls Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District
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The Associated Press called Denise Powell the Democratic nominee in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, though thousands of Douglas County ballots remained to be counted. John Cavanaugh’s campaign said he had not conceded.

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John Cavanaugh Concedes Nebraska 2nd District Primary to Denise Powell

Outlets agree Denise Powell won the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s 2nd District, defeating John Cavanaugh, and will face Republican Brinker Harding. Center outlets focus on the result and the coming House race, with some also covering arguments about whether Cavanaugh’s candidacy could affect Nebraska’s split electoral-vote system. Right-leaning outlets describe the primary as contentious and recount competing claims from Powell and Cavanaugh, as well as statements in campaign ads.

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