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Congressional District two race still too close to call

Cavanaugh says his campaign is letting the remaining votes be counted as the Democratic nomination remains undecided.

Congressional District two race still too close to call
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Denise Powell leads John Cavanaugh in the still-undecided Democratic primary for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, with thousands of votes left to count. The winner will face Republican nominee Brinker Harding in November.

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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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