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Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Denise Powell (Democrat) won Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District in 2026, defeating Brinker Harding 56.6% to 40.8%. Denise Powell takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Don Bacon.
| Representative-elect | Denise Powell (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Don Bacon (R), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | D+3 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Likely D · Denise Powell 99%, Brinker Harding 1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Denise Powell (D) | 56.6% | 143,785 |
| Brinker Harding (R) | 40.8% | 103,494 |
| Eric Michael Foreman (L) | 2.6% | 6,557 |
99% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.