John Cavanaugh (D)
John Cavanaugh (D), a 2026 candidate in Nebraska’s 2nd District, has $1.7M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $1.4M raised by the campaign and $287K from outside groups supporting John Cavanaugh.
- Campaign raised$1.4M
- Campaign spent$1.4M
- Cash on hand$12K
- Outside money for$287K
- Outside money against$2.3M
Campaign reports through Sept. 30, 2026. Outside spending from FEC filings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from · 2026 cycle
Includes campaign reports through Sept. 30, 2026 and outside spending through Oct. 30, 2026. Outside groups also spent $2.3M against John Cavanaugh (7 groups), which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Sept. 30, 2026 | $1,368,619 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $1,011,379 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $173,084 |
| PACs and other committees | $165,455 |
| Other receipts | $18,316 |
| Party committees | $385 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $286,510 |
| Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC | $286,500 |
| Sierra Club Independent Action | $10 |
| Total | $1,655,129 |
Campaign fundraising is what the candidate’s committees report receiving, before spending. Party coordinated spending is money a party spends in cooperation with the campaign, within limits set by law. Outside groups supporting the candidate report independent expenditures and can’t coordinate with the campaign. How this works
Outside groups spending for and against John Cavanaugh · 9 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Democrat Majority Super PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $735,212 | $735,212 |
| Fight for Nebraska PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $675,350 | $675,350 |
| Lead Left PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $435,225 | $435,225 |
| Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC PAC | FOR | $0 | $286,500 | $286,500 |
| Edw Action Fund Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $198,972 | $198,972 |
| Pro-Choice Majority 2026 Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $121,028 | $121,028 |
| Women Vote Super PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $93,682 | $93,682 |
| DMFI PAC Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $659 | $659 |
| Sierra Club Independent Action Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $10 | $10 |