Throughout his campaign for Congress, State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha has had to answer questions about the risks of his election.
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State Sen. John Cavanaugh speaks in April during a press conference at Nebraska Democrats' Omaha headquarters, at 1102 S. 76th Ave. The Omaha lawmaker, a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2nd Congressional District, said ads tying him to President Donald Trump are deceptive, untrue and an attempt to get Democrats to attack one another.
Candidates for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District — from left, Kishla Askins, State Sen. John Cavanaugh, Denise Powell, Crystal Rhoades and Melanie Williams — participate in a forum hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in April.
Denise Powell speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha on April 12.
Photos: KETV hosts forum for Democratic 2nd Congressional District candidates
Candidates for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District — from left, Kishla Askins, State Sen. John Cavanaugh, Denise Powell, Crystal Rhoades and Melanie Williams — participate in a forum hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha on Sunday.
Kishla Askins speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
State Sen. John Cavanaugh, center, speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Denise Powell speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
State Sen. John Cavanaugh speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Crystal Rhoades, center, speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Crystal Rhoades, right, speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Melanie Williams speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
KETV hosts a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates; Kishla Askins, State Sen. John Cavanaugh, Denise Powell, Crystal Rhoades and Melanie Williams, in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
KETV's Bill Schammert, left, moderates a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
