Denise Powell was not known widely in the 2nd Congressional District when she launched her campaign.
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, reacts during a campaign event with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, in Omaha on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York speaks during a campaign event with Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, in Omaha on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's second congressional district, talk to reporters after a campaign event at Metro Community College's Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Omaha on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
From left, Kishla Askins, State Sen. John Cavanaugh, Denise Powell, Crystal Rhoades and Melanie Williams participate in a forum of 2nd Congressional Distrct candidates on April 12. The event was held at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha.
Photos: 2nd Congressional District debate between Brinker Harding and Denise Powell
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate, and Denise Powell, Democratic candidate, participate in the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted by Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Jackie Ourada, Nebraska Public Media News managing editor, and Aaron Sanderford, Omaha World-Herald managing editor for news, moderate a 2nd Congressional District debate hosted at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate, speaks during the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate, speaks during the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate, speaks during the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate, and Denise Powell, Democratic candidate, participate in the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted by Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate, speaks during the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate, speaks during the 2nd Congressional District debate hosted by Nebraska Public Media and The World-Herald at NPM's studio in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate, speaks during the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate, speaks during the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate, speaks during the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate, and Denise Powell, Democratic candidate, shake hands after participating in the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted by Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate, speaks during the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate, speaks during the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Aaron Sanderford, Omaha World-Herald managing editor for news, moderates a 2nd Congressional District debate between Brinker Harding, Republican candidate, and Denise Powell, Democratic candidate, at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate, speaks during the second 2nd Congressional District debate hosted at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
