Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

Denise Powell has won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in a contest focused on the state’s “blue dot” status in presidential elections

May 14, 2026Updated: May 14, 2026

By MARGERY A. BECK and STEVE PEOPLES

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State

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

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Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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