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Nebraska primary election: State senator concedes in congressional race

Cavanaugh conceded the Democratic primary after the latest count put Denise Powell ahead.

Nebraska primary election: State senator concedes in congressional race
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John Cavanaugh conceded the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District after Denise Powell took a lead of about 900 votes. The election commission said provisional ballots remained to be counted.

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Nebraska state senator and Democratic House candidate who conceded the district primary

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Democratic House candidate leading the Nebraska 2nd District primary

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ALSO MENTIONED  Amy Jacobsen, Candidate for Douglas County attorney; Danielle Jensen, Douglas County election commissioner; Makayla Danner, Candidate for Douglas County attorney

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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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