Denise Powell launches bid in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District

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Source: Nebraska Examiner

Omaha-based progressive PAC founder is running as Nebraska Dems try to win first fed seat in nearly a decade

By: Juan Salinas II - May 1, 2025 5:00 am

LINCOLN — Denise Powell, known for her role boosting new candidates with Women Who Run, is running for Congress in 2026 in Nebraska’s 2nd District.

Powell told the Nebraska Examiner on Wednesday that she is running because many people in the Omaha area have lost a “voice in D.C.,” and the district needs more “everyday working” people.

She said she would prioritize protecting Medicaid and Social Security, vote to ensure the federal government does its part to boost quality K-12 education and push back against the Trump administration.

“I am not a politician,” said Powell, who is stepping away from her role with the nonprofit she helped found. “And quite frankly, I think at this moment that’s actually a good thing.”


Denise Powell, known for her work helping new candidates run for office, is running for Congress in Nebraska’s Omaha-based 2nd District. (Courtesy of Denise Powell for Congress)

Read more: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/05/01/denise-powell-launches-bid-in-nebraskas-2nd-congressional-district/

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This is the Blue Dot district. There may be more than one candidate in the primary. The DU is neutral on D candidates facing each other. So I can't open an ActBlue link until after the primary.

The DCCC calls this one of the most important races for the House.

Also see: https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143447833