Overview
- Denise Powell led John Cavanaugh 39% to 37% with about 51,000 votes tallied following Tuesday's primary, and the Associated Press said the contest was too early to call.
- The Democratic nominee will face Republican Brinker Harding in November for the open House seat that Rep. Don Bacon is leaving.
- Outside groups poured money into the race, with most of the spending backing Powell, and Cavanaugh aired an ad dubbing her “Dark Money Denise.”
- Seven Democrats were on the ballot, and Roll Call reported Crystal Rhoades and Kishla Askins trailing with about 14% and 6% of the vote.
- Nebraska splits its presidential electoral votes by congressional district, which makes the Omaha-based 2nd a national target as both parties eye control of the House.