Denise Powell (D)
- Raised
- $2.7M
- Spent
- $1.7M
- Cash on hand
- $997K
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $3.0M for, $0 against.
Nebraska’s 2nd District
Outside groups have reported $8,695,569 in independent spending in this race: $3,105,130 for the general election and $5,590,439 in the primaries. The biggest spender so far is Fight for Nebraska PAC, at $2.0M.
- General election$3.1M
- Primaries$5.6M
- Late reports$3.0M
- Last 14 days$833K
On the November ballot · campaign money and outside spending around each
- Outside spending for
- Outside spending against
Brinker Harding (R)
- Raised
- $2.0M
- Spent
- $964K
- Cash on hand
- $1.1M
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $0 for, $448 against.
Also on the ballot, with no 2026 campaign filings at the FEC: Eric Foreman (L).
November ballot as listed by this source on Oct. 1, 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
- $1.3M
- Cash on hand
- $82K
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Don Bacon (R)
- Raised
- $1.5M
- Spent
- $1.3M
- Cash on hand
- $433K
Campaign reports through June 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 · 29 groups, general-election money first
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLFHybrid PAC · $1.4M in late reports | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | $1.4M | – | $1.4M | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| HMPHybrid PAC · $1.4M in late reports | AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | $1.4M | – | $1.4M | Sept. 29, 2026 |
| No Going Back PACSuper PAC · $135K in late reports | AGAINST Denise Powell (D)FOR Brinker Harding (R) | $135K | – | $135K | Sept. 21, 2026 |
| LGBTQ Connection PACSuper PAC · $25K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D)AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | $78K | – | $78K | Sept. 29, 2026 |
| Progressive Turnout ProjectHybrid PAC · $48K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D) | $48K | – | $48K | Sept. 27, 2026 |
| Civic Renewal FundSuper PAC · $31K in late reports | FOR Brinker Harding (R)AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | $31K | – | $31K | Sept. 28, 2026 |
| Community Change VotersSuper PAC · $16K in late reports | FOR Denise Powell (D) | $16K | – | $16K | Sept. 15, 2026 |
| Activate AmericaSuper PAC | AGAINST Don Bacon (R)FOR Denise Powell (D) | $2K | – | $2K | July 10, 2026 |
| Field Team 6Super PAC | FOR Denise Powell (D)AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | $868 | $448 | $1K | June 24, 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
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1, 2026Late | CLFMedia production | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | General | $10,000 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 29, 2026Late | CLFMedia placement | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | General | $259,348 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 29, 2026Late | HMPDigital advertising - estimate | AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | General | $101,425 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 29, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACPayroll taxes | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $2,651 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 29, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACSalary | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $1,598 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 29, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACSalary | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $1,330 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 29, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACSalary | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $1,238 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 29, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACSalary | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $1,236 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 29, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACSalary | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $659 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 28, 2026Late | Civic Renewal FundPrinting / postage | FOR Brinker Harding (R) | General | $21,887 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 28, 2026Late | Civic Renewal FundPalm cards | FOR Brinker Harding (R) | General | $2,478 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 28, 2026Late | Civic Renewal FundPalm cards | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | General | $2,478 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 27, 2026Late | Progressive Turnout ProjectField organizing | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $14,365 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 24, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACTravel expenses for canvassers | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $3,040 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 24, 2026Late | LGBTQ Connection PACTravel expenses for canvasser | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $891 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 22, 2026Late | HMPTelevision advertising - estimate | AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | General | $286,848 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 22, 2026Late | HMPDigital advertising and production - estimate | AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | General | $106,596 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 22, 2026Late | CLFMedia production | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | General | $13,000 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 22, 2026Late | HMPMedia production - estimate | AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | General | $1,675 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 21, 2026Late | CLFMedia placement | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | General | $256,553 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 21, 2026Late | No Going Back PACDirect mail: printing and postage | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | General | $78,148 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 21, 2026Late | No Going Back PACText messages | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | General | $5,026 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 20, 2026Late | Progressive Turnout ProjectField organizing | FOR Denise Powell (D) | General | $21,095 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 18, 2026Late | No Going Back PACDirect mail: printing and postage | FOR Brinker Harding (R) | General | $13,025 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 18, 2026Late | No Going Back PACDirect mail: printing and postage | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | General | $13,025 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 18, 2026Late | No Going Back PACDirect mail: printing and postage | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | General | $13,025 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 18, 2026Late | No Going Back PACDirect mail: printing and postage | FOR Brinker Harding (R) | General | $13,025 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 18, 2026Late | CLFMedia production | AGAINST Denise Powell (D) | General | $13,000 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 16, 2026Late | HMPMedia production - estimate | AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | General | $9,066 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 15, 2026Late | HMPTelevision advertising - estimate | AGAINST Brinker Harding (R) | General | $286,848 (FEC filing) |
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.
- 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. 5, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current member: Rep. Don Bacon. How this works.