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Nebraska · U.S. House — District 2 · 2026
Denise Powell
Democratic Open seat Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- POWELL, DENISE
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 2, Nebraska
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Democratic
- Seat status
- Open seat
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: deniseforcongress.org
- FEC candidate ID
- H6NE02174
- Principal committee
- C00903948
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $5,093,104 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $4,090,636 |
| Total disbursements | $4,612,631 |
| Cash on hand | $480,473 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy | Says they will stand up to what they call Trump's abuse of power and attacks on democracy. | Campaign website — deniseforcongress.org/priorities Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Child care | Calls for more affordable child care, including investment in Head Start programs and child care centers. | Campaign website — deniseforcongress.org/priorities Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Contraception | Says they will work to codify the right to contraception by supporting the Right to Contraception Act. | Campaign website — deniseforcongress.org/priorities Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Public safety | Calls for fully funding police departments, with training and mental health support for officers, and investing in social workers. | Campaign website — deniseforcongress.org/priorities Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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