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AP calls Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District

Cavanaugh’s campaign said he had not conceded while more ballots remained to be counted.

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

Denise Powell won the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s 2nd District, defeating John Cavanaugh, and will face Republican Brinker Harding in November. Center outlets emphasize the result and the competitive November race, with some also examining arguments over Nebraska’s Electoral College allocation. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the contentious campaign and Cavanaugh’s claim that Republican groups backed Powell to improve their November chances.

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