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2026 Nebraska U.S. House — District 2 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Nebraska Secretary of State — current 2026 General Election candidate workbook
Office: U.S. House District 2
Candidate row: Denise Powell
Party or ballot method: Democratic
City of residence: Omaha
Target-office incumbent: No
Phone: (402) 214-4997
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address: PO Box 6039
Mailing address: Omaha NE 68106
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PO Box 6039 · Omaha NE 68106
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Phone: (402) 214-4997
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address: PO Box 6039
Mailing address: Omaha NE 68106
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FEC committee ID: C00903948
FEC committee name: DENISE POWELL FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://deniseforcongress.org/
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I’ve talked to thousands of Nebraskans over the past decade and they’ve made their point clear: many have lost faith in the government and believe politicians are looking out only for themselves, and not the people they were elected to represent. Donald Trump has turned the U.S. Treasury into his personal piggy bank, enriching himself and his cronies on the backs of hardworking Americans. Nebraskans deserve better. In Congress, I will: Ban Congressional stock trading.Pass a lifetime ban on members of Congress from becoming lobbyists. Enact term limits in Congress to fight corruption and ensure new thinking and ideas. Pass an Ethics Code for the Supreme Court that bans special interest gifts, requires financial disclosure, and recusal requirements when there’s a conflict of interest. Overturn Citizens United and get dark money out of politics once and for all. Limit Presidential pardon power to ensure it’s not abused the way Trump is currently doing, pardoning convicted drug dealers and fraudsters. Work to address the very real issues of government waste so that we have the resources we need to invest in the right priorities. Make Congress a co-equal branch of government again that will act as a check on the Trump administration and combat his abuses of power.
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I’ve talked to thousands of Nebraskans over the past decade and they’ve made their point clear: many have lost faith in the government and believe politicians are looking out only for themselves, and not the people they were elected to represent. Donald Trump has turned the U.S. Treasury into his personal piggy bank, enriching himself and his cronies on the backs of hardworking Americans. Nebraskans deserve better. In Congress, I will: Ban Congressional stock trading.Pass a lifetime ban on members of Congress from becoming lobbyists. Enact term limits in Congress to fight corruption and ensure new thinking and ideas. Pass an Ethics Code for the Supreme Court that bans special interest gifts, requires financial disclosure, and recusal requirements when there’s a conflict of interest. Overturn Citizens United and get dark money out of politics once and for all. Limit Presidential pardon power to ensure it’s not abused the way Trump is currently doing, pardoning convicted drug dealers and fraudsters. Work to address the very real issues of government waste so that we have the resources we need to invest in the right priorities. Make Congress a co-equal branch of government again that will act as a check on the Trump administration and combat his abuses of power.
Denise Powell is a mom, small business owner, former corporate executive, public school champion and healthcare advocate who knows that a strong work ethic and a love of family and community is the Nebraska way of life. She also knows the Good Life is getting harder to come by. It’s why she left a successful career in corporate America to focus on fighting for what makes Nebraska such a special place to live and raise a family. After Trump’s election in 2016, she founded an organization that has supported hundreds of Nebraskans running for local office, protected our public schools and the families they serve, and helped stop extremists from passing abortion bans in the state. Denise is running for Congress because while our representatives say they’re fighting for us in Nebraska, they’re voting against us in Washington, DC. Every day, we see more of our friends and neighbors struggling to make ends meet while Donald Trump and MAGA extremists are focused on trade wars that are increasing our cost of living and passing massive tax breaks for billionaires like Elon Musk. Strong families, strong businesses, strong communities – they ALL require work and investment, but everything we’ve fought for here at home is under threat. From dismantling Medicaid and making it harder for seniors to get the benefits they’ve earned, to dismantling education — from the University of Nebraska to our public schools — to attacking our veterans and ripping away women’s rights, Denise is running to fight for the people of Nebraska. We don’t need lip service from politicians, we need action.
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Denise Powell is a mom, small business owner, former corporate executive, public school champion and healthcare advocate who knows that a strong work ethic and a love of family and community is the Nebraska way of life. She also knows the Good Life is getting harder to come by. It’s why she left a successful career in corporate America to focus on fighting for what makes Nebraska such a special place to live and raise a family. After Trump’s election in 2016, she founded an organization that has supported hundreds of Nebraskans running for local office, protected our public schools and the families they serve, and helped stop extremists from passing abortion bans in the state. Denise is running for Congress because while our representatives say they’re fighting for us in Nebraska, they’re voting against us in Washington, DC. Every day, we see more of our friends and neighbors struggling to make ends meet while Donald Trump and MAGA extremists are focused on trade wars that are increasing our cost of living and passing massive tax breaks for billionaires like Elon Musk. Strong families, strong businesses, strong communities – they ALL require work and investment, but everything we’ve fought for here at home is under threat. From dismantling Medicaid and making it harder for seniors to get the benefits they’ve earned, to dismantling education — from the University of Nebraska to our public schools — to attacking our veterans and ripping away women’s rights, Denise is running to fight for the people of Nebraska. We don’t need lip service from politicians, we need action.
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In Congress, I’ll stand up to Trump’s abuse of power and attacks on our democracy, and I’ll work to defend the health, safety and financial well-being of Nebraska families. I’ll do what career politicians haven’t: Deliver for working people, not special interest groups.
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In Congress, I’ll stand up to Trump’s abuse of power and attacks on our democracy, and I’ll work to defend the health, safety and financial well-being of Nebraska families. I’ll do what career politicians haven’t: Deliver for working people, not special interest groups.
Expand clean energy production to bring down costs in the short term while protecting our environment in the long run.
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Expand clean energy production to bring down costs in the short term while protecting our environment in the long run.
Increase funding and support of small businesses across Nebraska, giving them the tools they need to innovate, hire and grow.
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Increase funding and support of small businesses across Nebraska, giving them the tools they need to innovate, hire and grow.
Ban Congressional stock trading.
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Ban Congressional stock trading.
Fight to keep healthcare premiums down so that every family can afford to see a doctor when they need to.
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Fight to keep healthcare premiums down so that every family can afford to see a doctor when they need to.
Protect the world-class research happening at institutions like UNMC by reversing funding cuts to key research programs that are not only important to the health of our communities, but are also an important driver of Nebraska’s economy.
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Protect the world-class research happening at institutions like UNMC by reversing funding cuts to key research programs that are not only important to the health of our communities, but are also an important driver of Nebraska’s economy.
Pass a lifetime ban on members of Congress from becoming lobbyists.
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Pass a lifetime ban on members of Congress from becoming lobbyists.
Ensure Nebraskans have the skills they need to fill good jobs in growth industries by expanding job training and apprenticeship programs.
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Ensure Nebraskans have the skills they need to fill good jobs in growth industries by expanding job training and apprenticeship programs.
Enact term limits in Congress to fight corruption and ensure new thinking and ideas.
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Enact term limits in Congress to fight corruption and ensure new thinking and ideas.
Work to create a Medicare-like public option that gives every American the choice of affordable coverage while protecting private insurance for those who want it.
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Work to create a Medicare-like public option that gives every American the choice of affordable coverage while protecting private insurance for those who want it.
Push for more guardrails and regulation of artificial intelligence to ensure a balance between the need to invest in new technologies with the need to protect American jobs.
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Push for more guardrails and regulation of artificial intelligence to ensure a balance between the need to invest in new technologies with the need to protect American jobs.
Limit Presidential pardon power to ensure it’s not abused the way Trump is currently doing, pardoning convicted drug dealers and fraudsters.
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Limit Presidential pardon power to ensure it’s not abused the way Trump is currently doing, pardoning convicted drug dealers and fraudsters.
Fight back against monopolies that drive up prices and price gouge consumers in order to give CEOs inflated bonuses.
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Fight back against monopolies that drive up prices and price gouge consumers in order to give CEOs inflated bonuses.
Work to address the very real issues of government waste so that we have the resources we need to invest in the right priorities.
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Work to address the very real issues of government waste so that we have the resources we need to invest in the right priorities.
Protect abortion rights for Nebraska women by fighting to restore Roe v. Wade into law nationwide.
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Protect abortion rights for Nebraska women by fighting to restore Roe v. Wade into law nationwide.
Make Congress a co-equal branch of government again that will act as a check on the Trump administration and combat his abuses of power.
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Make Congress a co-equal branch of government again that will act as a check on the Trump administration and combat his abuses of power.
Fight to codify the right to contraception by supporting the Right to Contraception Act that would protect the right of people to obtain and use contraception and protect the healthcare providers who prescribe them.
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Fight to codify the right to contraception by supporting the Right to Contraception Act that would protect the right of people to obtain and use contraception and protect the healthcare providers who prescribe them.
Work to use tariffs to protect American farmers by targeting specific imported goods (like beef and soy beans) to boost domestic prices while using them as leverage to secure better trade deals and market access abroad.
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Work to use tariffs to protect American farmers by targeting specific imported goods (like beef and soy beans) to boost domestic prices while using them as leverage to secure better trade deals and market access abroad.
Work to pass legislation like the Right to IVF Act to expand insurance coverage for fertility treatments in health insurance plans, including for federal employees, veterans, and Medicare/Medicaid recipients.
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Work to pass legislation like the Right to IVF Act to expand insurance coverage for fertility treatments in health insurance plans, including for federal employees, veterans, and Medicare/Medicaid recipients.
Push to use tariff revenue to fund Farmer Bridge Assistance programs, helping support impacted farms when there are disruptions.
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Push to use tariff revenue to fund Farmer Bridge Assistance programs, helping support impacted farms when there are disruptions.
Invest in the people and technology needed to keep our borders safe, while also advocating for common sense, bipartisan immigration reform that provides legal pathways to citizenship for hardworking people, helping grow Nebraska’s economy and key industries in our state, ranging from agriculture to hospitality to healthcare.
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Invest in the people and technology needed to keep our borders safe, while also advocating for common sense, bipartisan immigration reform that provides legal pathways to citizenship for hardworking people, helping grow Nebraska’s economy and key industries in our state, ranging from agriculture to hospitality to healthcare.
Work with key members of the armed forces to strategically invest in capabilities (and service members) that allow us to defend against the very real threats presented by China, Russia, and others.
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Work with key members of the armed forces to strategically invest in capabilities (and service members) that allow us to defend against the very real threats presented by China, Russia, and others.
Protect Social Security at all costs to ensure the promise of a secure and dignified retirement for all Nebraskans.
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Protect Social Security at all costs to ensure the promise of a secure and dignified retirement for all Nebraskans.
Expand access to loans and capital for small farmers so they can receive the support they need without getting gouged by Wall Street.
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Expand access to loans and capital for small farmers so they can receive the support they need without getting gouged by Wall Street.
Fight to reestablish USAID and other key U.S. programs, while also working to rebuild relationships with key allies to rebuild America’s position as a true world leader.
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Fight to reestablish USAID and other key U.S. programs, while also working to rebuild relationships with key allies to rebuild America’s position as a true world leader.
Demand Congressional oversight of military measures, stopping Trump’s unchecked actions without a strategic plan and clear exit strategy.
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Demand Congressional oversight of military measures, stopping Trump’s unchecked actions without a strategic plan and clear exit strategy.
Fully fund our police departments, providing access to training and mental health support for our officers, and investing in social workers to help expand the way we address the needs of our communities.
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Fully fund our police departments, providing access to training and mental health support for our officers, and investing in social workers to help expand the way we address the needs of our communities.
Expand affordable childcare, investing in new centers near the places where folks work, and advocating for legislation that expands Nebraska’s childcare workforce by paying these critical workers more without increasing costs for parents.
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Expand affordable childcare, investing in new centers near the places where folks work, and advocating for legislation that expands Nebraska’s childcare workforce by paying these critical workers more without increasing costs for parents.
Fight to expand the Child Tax Credit back to $3,600 and make it permanent, to ensure working families receive the support they need to care for their children.
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Fight to expand the Child Tax Credit back to $3,600 and make it permanent, to ensure working families receive the support they need to care for their children.
Save lives from gun violence by ensuring universal background checks to prevent convicted felons and gang members from obtaining guns, red flag laws to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers, and fund community violence intervention programs.
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Save lives from gun violence by ensuring universal background checks to prevent convicted felons and gang members from obtaining guns, red flag laws to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers, and fund community violence intervention programs.
Strengthen our community colleges and state universities to help ensure we have the skilled professionals we need to keep our economy running.
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Strengthen our community colleges and state universities to help ensure we have the skilled professionals we need to keep our economy running.
Invest in strong vocational and apprenticeship programs in our high schools to provide a path to good paying jobs in the fields that matter to Nebraska.
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Invest in strong vocational and apprenticeship programs in our high schools to provide a path to good paying jobs in the fields that matter to Nebraska.
Stop Trump’s illegal tariffs to help bring down the costs of items Nebraska families need every day.
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Stop Trump’s illegal tariffs to help bring down the costs of items Nebraska families need every day.
Build more high-quality, affordable housing that is attainable for first-time homebuyers and middle-class families.
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Build more high-quality, affordable housing that is attainable for first-time homebuyers and middle-class families.
Address the need for more affordable, high-quality childcare, investing in Head Start programs and childcare centers, so that working parents have the support they need to get ahead while knowing their children are well cared for.
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Address the need for more affordable, high-quality childcare, investing in Head Start programs and childcare centers, so that working parents have the support they need to get ahead while knowing their children are well cared for.
Build on the Affordable Care Act to make sure that – no matter how they access their health insurance – families aren’t forced to spend an unreasonable share of their income on premiums and deductibles.
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Build on the Affordable Care Act to make sure that – no matter how they access their health insurance – families aren’t forced to spend an unreasonable share of their income on premiums and deductibles.
Responsibly manage our deficits and debts so we leave a stronger, more stable future for the next generation.
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Responsibly manage our deficits and debts so we leave a stronger, more stable future for the next generation.
Pass a long-term Farm Bill, which Congress has repeatedly let expire.
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Pass a long-term Farm Bill, which Congress has repeatedly let expire.
Pass an Ethics Code for the Supreme Court that bans special interest gifts, requires financial disclosure, and recusal requirements when there’s a conflict of interest.
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Pass an Ethics Code for the Supreme Court that bans special interest gifts, requires financial disclosure, and recusal requirements when there’s a conflict of interest.
Overturn Citizens United and get dark money out of politics once and for all.
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Overturn Citizens United and get dark money out of politics once and for all.
Support efforts to provide the personnel, training and technology needed to secure America’s borders.
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Support efforts to provide the personnel, training and technology needed to secure America’s borders.
Work to create a fair path to citizenship for long term immigrants who have worked and paid taxes for decades as essential workers and Dreamers, and create legal avenues for workers needed to fill Nebraska’s essential roles in industries like agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality.
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Work to create a fair path to citizenship for long term immigrants who have worked and paid taxes for decades as essential workers and Dreamers, and create legal avenues for workers needed to fill Nebraska’s essential roles in industries like agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality.
Demand accountability for the abuses of power committed by Trump, Kristi Noem, DHS, and ICE and their flagrant disregard for the rule of law.
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Demand accountability for the abuses of power committed by Trump, Kristi Noem, DHS, and ICE and their flagrant disregard for the rule of law.
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Candidate ID: H6NE02174
Name: POWELL, DENISE
Office: House
State: NE
District: NE02
Party: DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Coverage start: 2025-05-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $2668287.00
Total disbursements: $1670896.58
Cash on hand: $997390.42
Debts owed by committee: $75000.00
Candidate contributions: $15033.21
Loans made by candidate: $50000.00
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