Denise Powell (D)
- Raised
- $5.1M
- Spent
- $4.6M
- Cash on hand
- $480K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $3.0M for, $0 against.
Nebraska’s 2nd District
Through Oct. 30, 2026, outside groups have reported $10,260,592 in independent spending in this race: $4,670,153 for the general election and $5,590,439 in the primaries. The biggest spender in the general election so far is HMP, at $1.5M.
On the November ballot: Denise Powell (D), Brinker Harding (R) and Eric Foreman (L).
- General election$4.7M
- Primaries$5.6M
- Late reports$1.8M
- Last 14 days$658K
New since the Oct. 31 update
No new outside spending reported.
Results · live from 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 3
On the ballot: Brinker Harding (R), Denise Powell (D), Eric Foreman (L). Vote counts and the call will show here on election night, updated every minute.
Results and race calls from civicAPI (opens in a new tab), from state election offices. Outside money from FEC filings.
Money on each side · NE-02 general election
Denise Powell (D)
$2.7M 57%
$945K supporting Denise Powell and $1.7M attacking Brinker Harding
Brinker Harding (R)
$2.0M 43%
$359K supporting Brinker Harding and $1.6M attacking Denise Powell
A candidate’s total adds money spent supporting them to money spent attacking their opponent. Not counted here: $2K around candidates who aren’t on the November ballot.
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On the November ballot · campaign money and outside spending around each
- Outside spending for
- Outside spending against
Brinker Harding (R)
- Raised
- $2.9M
- Spent
- $2.5M
- Cash on hand
- $313K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $0 for, $448 against.
Also on the ballot
No FEC financial report showing at least $5,000 raised. Campaigns don’t have to file one until they raise or spend more than $5,000.
Eric Foreman
Libertarian
November ballot as listed by this source (opens in a new tab) on Oct. 14, 2026. Party letters: D Democrat, R Republican, I independent, L Libertarian, G Green.
Not on the November ballot · lost a primary, withdrew or didn’t run, with the money spent around them
John Cavanaugh (D)
- Raised
- $1.4M
- Spent
- $1.4M
- Cash on hand
- $12K
Campaign reports through Sept. 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Don Bacon (R)
- Raised
- $1.5M
- Spent
- $1.3M
- Cash on hand
- $372K
Campaign reports through Sept. 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Others who filed with the FEC: Kishla Askins (D), raised $901,522; James Leuschen (D), raised $393,804; Brett Lindstrom (R), raised $375,099; Crystal Rhoades (D), raised $182,791; Mark Edmund Johnston (D), raised $10,147.
Every outside spender · 41 groups, general-election money first
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMPHybrid PAC · $130K in late reports | AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | $1.5M | – | $1.5M | Oct. 6, 2026 |
| CLFHybrid PAC · $10K in late reports | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | $1.4M | – | $1.4M | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Civic Renewal FundSuper PAC · $385K in late reports | FOR Brinker Harding (R)AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | $385K | – | $385K | Oct. 23, 2026 |
| Progressive Turnout ProjectHybrid PAC · $288K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D) | $336K | – | $336K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Cffe PACHybrid PAC · $240K in late reports | AGAINST Brinker Harding (R)FOR Denise Powell (D) | $240K | – | $240K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| No Going Back PACSuper PAC · $161K in late reports | AGAINST Denise Powell (D)FOR Brinker Harding (R) | $161K | – | $161K | Sept. 21, 2026 |
| Rolling Sea Action FundHybrid PAC · $150K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D) | $150K | – | $150K | Oct. 6, 2026 |
| LGBTQ Connection PACSuper PAC · $54K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D)AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | $106K | – | $106K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| AB PACHybrid PAC · $88K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D) | $88K | – | $88K | Oct. 5, 2026 |
| Nebraska Appleseed Action FundOutside spender (not a PAC) · $77K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D) | $77K | – | $77K | Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Healthcare for Action PACHybrid PAC · $59K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D) | $59K | – | $59K | Oct. 7, 2026 |
| Community Change VotersSuper PAC · $38K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D) | $38K | – | $38K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Working AmericaOutside spender (not a PAC) · $29K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D)AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | $29K | – | $29K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Building TogetherHybrid PAC · $24K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D)AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | $24K | – | $24K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| MAGAHybrid PAC · $20K in late reports | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | $20K | – | $20K | Oct. 8, 2026 |
| Momsrising TogetherOutside spender (not a PAC) · $18K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D) | $18K | – | $18K | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Neighbor Voices PACSuper PAC · $4K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D)AGAINST Brinker Harding (R)FOR Brinker Harding (R) | $4K | – | $4K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Activate AmericaSuper PAC | AGAINST Don Bacon (R)FOR Denise Powell (D) | $2K | – | $2K | July 10, 2026 |
| National Rifle Association of America Political Victory FundPAC · $2K in late reportsGuns | FOR Brinker Harding (R) | $2K | – | $2K | Oct. 7, 2026 |
| Make America Great Again ActionSuper PAC · $2K in late reports | FOR Brinker Harding (R) | $2K | – | $2K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Field Team 6Super PAC | FOR Denise Powell (D)AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | $1K | $448 | $1K | Sept. 1, 2026 |
| Fight for Nebraska PACSuper PAC | FOR Denise Powell (D)AGAINST John Cavanaugh (D) | – | $2.0M | $2.0M | May 13, 2026 |
| New Democrat MajoritySuper PAC | AGAINST John Cavanaugh (D) | – | $735K | $735K | April 28, 2026 |
| CHC Bold PACPAC | FOR Denise Powell (D) | – | $577K | $577K | April 17, 2026 |
| Lead Left PACSuper PAC | AGAINST John Cavanaugh (D) | – | $435K | $435K | May 5, 2026 |
| Bold AmericaSuper PAC | FOR Denise Powell (D) | – | $419K | $419K | April 28, 2026 |
| Edw Action FundHybrid PAC | AGAINST John Cavanaugh (D)FOR Denise Powell (D) | – | $398K | $398K | April 29, 2026 |
| Congressional Progressive Caucus PACPAC | FOR John Cavanaugh (D) | – | $287K | $287K | May 5, 2026 |
| Pro-Choice Majority 2026Hybrid PAC | AGAINST John Cavanaugh (D)FOR Denise Powell (D) | – | $242K | $242K | May 1, 2026 |
| Elect Democratic WomenPAC | FOR Denise Powell (D) | – | $214K | $214K | April 23, 2026 |
| Women VoteSuper PAC | FOR Denise Powell (D)AGAINST John Cavanaugh (D) | – | $187K | $187K | April 23, 2026 |
| Latino Victory FundHybrid PAC | FOR Denise Powell (D) | – | $50K | $50K | May 11, 2026 |
| Youth Save Democracy PACPAC | AGAINST Don Bacon (R) | – | $9K | $9K | April 14, 2025 |
| Blue Battleground ProjectHybrid PAC | FOR Denise Powell (D) | – | $9K | $9K | Feb. 24, 2026 |
| Blue Majority ProjectHybrid PAC | FOR Denise Powell (D) | – | $8K | $8K | Feb. 9, 2026 |
| Democratic Future PACSuper PAC | FOR Denise Powell (D) | – | $3K | $3K | April 20, 2026 |
| Blue Shift PACSuper PAC | FOR Denise Powell (D) | – | $2K | $2K | June 22, 2026 |
| Blue Democracy NetworkSuper PAC | FOR Denise Powell (D) | – | $1K | $1K | April 20, 2026 |
| Majority Blue PACSuper PAC | FOR Denise Powell (D) | – | $1K | $1K | June 22, 2026 |
| DMFI PACHybrid PACIsrael | AGAINST John Cavanaugh (D) | – | $659 | $659 | April 24, 2026 |
| Sierra Club Independent ActionSuper PACEnergy & climate | FOR John Cavanaugh (D) | – | $10 | $10 | March 19, 2026 |
Latest filings · newest 30
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| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Progressive Turnout ProjectField organizing | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $195,991 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $12,125 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | General | $12,125 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | General | $3,742 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $2,864 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Community Change VotersAirfare | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $629 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Community Change VotersMail production & postage | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $461 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Working AmericaSms | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $324 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting denise powell | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $131 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against brinker harding | FOR Brinker Harding (R) | General | $131 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting denise powell | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $100 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting denise powell | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $45 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against brinker harding | FOR Brinker Harding (R) | General | $45 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting denise powell | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $25 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against brinker harding | FOR Brinker Harding (R) | General | $25 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Community Change VotersTravel per diem | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $514 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Cffe PACDirect mail - estimate | AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | General | $37,308 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Cffe PACDirect mail - estimate | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $12,416 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACTravel expenses for canvasser | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $7,716 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Community Change VotersMail production & postage | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $7,559 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACTravel expenses for canvasser | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $2,052 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACTravel expenses for canvasser | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $1,827 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACTravel expenses for canvasser | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $1,535 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACFacility rental for canvassing | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $998 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Make America Great Again ActionText messages | FOR Brinker Harding (R) | General | $758 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACTravel expenses for canvasser | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $610 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACTravel expenses for canvasser | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $174 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $12,546 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $1,395 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Community Change VotersLodging | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $1,290 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
About these numbers
- Outside spending is money groups spent on their own ads, mail and canvassing for or against a candidate. Groups can’t coordinate it with campaigns, and it isn’t counted in what campaigns raised or spent.
- Every group that reported independent spending to the FEC is listed, not only the groups on our issue pages. Groups tracked on an issue page carry a tag linking to it.
- Primary, special or general comes from the election the group listed on each expenditure. Seats with a special election this cycle show that money separately. The primary scorecard shows how each group’s primary money did.
- Late reports are 24- and 48-hour filings made since a group’s last regular report. Earlier ones are already counted on that report, so we don’t count them twice.
- Some nonprofits don’t have to name their donors, so this shows who spent the money, not always who gave it.
FEC data as of Oct. 30, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current member: Rep. Don Bacon. How this works.