Hear from 4 Democrats running for Nebraska’s pivotal 2nd Congressional District

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The World-Herald sat down with four of the six Democrats running in the primary for Nebraska CD2. Brinker Harding is the sole Republican running and Election Day is May 12.

(4) updates to this series since Updated May 12, 2026

Crystal Rhoades blasts candidates ‘playing the money game,’ says she’ll win CD2

The World-Herald's interview series with CD2 candidates continues with Crystal Rhoades, who says her campaign's ground game will lead her to victory on May 12.

Kishla Askins on the CD2 race, the war in Iran and why her campaign doesn't use TikTok

The World-Herald's series of interviews with Democratic candidates in the 2nd Congressional District primary continues with an extended conversation with Navy veteran Kishla Askins.

John Cavanaugh responds to criticism from opponents, sizes up 'very close' race in CD2

In a 40-mintue interview, State Sen. John Cavanaugh responded to criticism from his opponents in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, downplaying concerns his election to Congress would endanger the "Blue Dot."

Nebraska CD2 candidate Denise Powell on AI, cell phones in schools and why she says she isn't a politician

In an exclusive interview with The World-Herald, Denise Powell shares her perspective on politics, AI and the state of the race in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.

Big questions loom as Nebraska voters head to the polls on primary day

Nebraska Republicans and Democrats will vote in key primary races Tuesday at the federal and state levels.

Nebraska primary: New polling for possible Senate battle; voters weigh in on races

Nebraska voters head to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 midterm primary elections. Being prepared makes the process much easier.

Democrats running for Nebraska's CD2 talk Iran, Trump, 'Blue Dot' and affordability at forum

KETV held a forum for Democrats seeking the nomination in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.

Here's what proud 'Blue Dot' voters said about 'risk' in race for Nebraska CD2

Democrats running for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District have said a vote for leading candidate State Sen. John Cavanaugh could imperil the "Blue Dot." Here's what Omahans said.

Here's everything on the Douglas County ballot for the May primary election

The county’s Republican, Democratic, third-party and nonpartisan voters all face lengthy ballots for the May 12 primary election.

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