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Nebraska 2nd District candidates cast ballot in Nebraska primary election

Powell spoke with voters and said she felt good about her campaign.

Nebraska 2nd District candidates cast ballot in Nebraska primary election
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John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell campaigned for votes in Nebraska’s 2nd District primary. The Democrat who advances will face Republican Brinker Harding; incumbent Rep. Don Bacon is not seeking reelection.

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Democratic candidate campaigning in the Nebraska 2nd District primary

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Democratic candidate campaigning in the Nebraska 2nd District primary

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Republican candidate expected to face the Democratic primary winner in the general election

Don Bacon
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Nebraska representative not seeking reelection

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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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