Denise Powell
Democratic · Nebraska U.S. House district 2 · 2026
Race details and available evidence
Other candidates in FutureBallot’s record for this race: Brinker Harding (Republican) · Eric Foreman (Libertarian).
Election source and identity checks
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The money
| Candidate | Raised | Cash on hand | PAC share | Self-funded | Outside $ for | Outside $ against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Powell (Democratic) Outside spenders and filings at FEC | $5,093,104 | $480,473 | 10% | $65,033 | $3,119,779 | $1,418,068 |
| Brinker Harding (Republican) Outside spenders and filings at FEC | $2,850,577 | $313,373 | 17% | $3,500 | — | $1,383,946 |
9 other filers (primary candidates and old committees)
| Candidate | Raised | Cash on hand | PAC share | Self-funded | Outside $ for | Outside $ against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald J Bacon (Republican) not on our ballot roster (a primary candidate or an old committee); figures through September 30, 2026 Outside spenders and filings at FEC | $1,502,946 | $372,311 | 35% | $0 | — | $11,134 |
| John Cavanaugh (Democratic) not on our ballot roster (a primary candidate or an old committee); figures through September 30, 2026 Outside spenders and filings at FEC | $1,368,619 | $11,846 | 12% | $0 | $286,510 | $2,260,128 |
| Kishla Askins (Democratic) not on our ballot roster (a primary candidate or an old committee); figures through June 30, 2026 Outside spenders and filings at FEC | $901,522 | $0 | 6% | $436,628 | No outside-spending records in this FEC data | |
| James Leuschen (Democratic) not on our ballot roster (a primary candidate or an old committee); figures through September 30, 2026 Outside spenders and filings at FEC | $393,804 | $118,338 | 5% | $7,000 | No outside-spending records in this FEC data | |
| Brett Lindstrom (Republican) not on our ballot roster (a primary candidate or an old committee); figures through July 15, 2026 Outside spenders and filings at FEC | $375,099 | $0 | 1% | $0 | No outside-spending records in this FEC data | |
| Crystal Rhoades (Democratic) not on our ballot roster (a primary candidate or an old committee); figures through May 31, 2026 Outside spenders and filings at FEC | $182,791 | $112 | 10% | $0 | No outside-spending records in this FEC data | |
| Anthony 'Tony' Vargas (Democratic) not on our ballot roster (a primary candidate or an old committee); figures through September 30, 2026 Outside spenders and filings at FEC | $54,180 | $33,620 | 0% | $0 | No outside-spending records in this FEC data | |
| Mark Edmund Johnston (Democratic) not on our ballot roster (a primary candidate or an old committee); figures through March 31, 2026 Outside spenders and filings at FEC | $10,147 | $0 | 0% | $4,900 | No outside-spending records in this FEC data | |
| Melanie Williams (Democratic) not on our ballot roster (a primary candidate or an old committee); figures through April 22, 2026 Outside spenders and filings at FEC | $2,419 | $679 | 0% | $0 | No outside-spending records in this FEC data | |
Candidate money and outside spending have different reporting cutoffs. Where available, outside totals cover the full election cycle, including primaries; recent spending may be absent.
Money sources and coverage
FEC bulk candidate summaries through October 14, 2026. Candidate summaries may include earlier election stages. A dash or unavailable record does not establish that no outside spending occurred. Do not add outside spending to candidate receipts: money spent independently is separate from money raised by the candidate. These tables do not estimate a causal effect on votes; the race's model explanation identifies the inputs it actually uses. Outside spending covers 2025–2026, including spending during primaries. Records retrieved October 31, 2026, 16:02 UTC. These FEC figures include processed regular filings, not separate 24/48-hour notices; recent spending may be absent. Some filings submitted before the retrieval time may still be missing. Spending is matched by FEC candidate ID to the candidates listed here.
Outside spending by committee
FEC processed records for 2025–2026, retrieved October 31, 2026, 16:02 UTC. These amounts pool election stages, including primaries; they are not November-only totals. Support and opposition refer to the named candidate. Recent spending may be absent.
Sources, coverage and accounting
Unclassified records remain separate. These FEC committee and candidate totals use the latest processed amended regular filings, exclude Schedule E memo entries and include Form 5/7 spending under FEC processing rules. Separate 24/48-hour notices are not added. Recent spending reported only in notices may be absent. Retrieval time is not a guarantee that all filings through that time were processed. Committee sums reconcile to FEC candidate totals. Negative amounts reflect net adjustments. Only candidates with outside-spending records appear below; candidate receipts and outside spending have different reporting cutoffs. Record counts are expenditure entries, not unique filings.
| Candidate targeted | Committee or other spender | Direction | Amount | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | ACTIVATE AMERICA (C00640300) | Support | $333.20 | 2 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | BLUE BATTLEGROUND PROJECT (C00704593) | Support | $9,116.67 | 1 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | BLUE DEMOCRACY NETWORK (C00933796) | Support | $1,200.00 | 2 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | BLUE MAJORITY PROJECT (C00897363) | Support | $8,213.34 | 3 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | BLUE SHIFT PAC (C00933614) | Support | $2,375.00 | 2 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | BOLD AMERICA (C00854299) | Support | $418,815.94 | 2 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | CHC BOLD PAC (C00365536) | Support | $577,138.44 | 5 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | CLF (C00504530) | Oppose | $1,418,067.54 | 9 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | DEMOCRATIC FUTURE PAC (C00934273) | Support | $2,725.00 | 3 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | EDW ACTION FUND (C00863472) | Support | $198,971.57 | 2 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | ELECT DEMOCRATIC WOMEN (C00685297) | Support | $213,768.19 | 2 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | FIELD TEAM 6, INC. (C00909994) | Support | $1,016.60 | 5 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC (C00941690) | Support | $1,335,961.92 | 41 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | LATINO VICTORY FUND (C00562777) | Support | $50,000.00 | 3 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | LGBTQ CONNECTION PAC (C00722884) | Support | $36,361.24 | 18 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | MAJORITY BLUE PAC (C00948000) | Support | $1,075.00 | 1 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | PRO-CHOICE MAJORITY 2026 (C00894063) | Support | $121,028.43 | 1 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT (C00580068) | Support | $47,997.34 | 3 |
| Denise Powell (Democratic) — H6NE02174 | WOMEN VOTE (C00473918) | Support | $93,681.59 | 2 |
| Brinker Harding (Republican) — H6NE02208 | FIELD TEAM 6, INC. (C00909994) | Oppose | $448.47 | 1 |
| Brinker Harding (Republican) — H6NE02208 | HMP (C00495028) | Oppose | $1,367,378.05 | 15 |
| Brinker Harding (Republican) — H6NE02208 | LGBTQ CONNECTION PAC (C00722884) | Oppose | $16,119.51 | 20 |
| Donald J Bacon (Republican) (other filer) — H6NE02125 | ACTIVATE AMERICA (C00640300) | Oppose | $1,852.31 | 1 |
| Donald J Bacon (Republican) (other filer) — H6NE02125 | YOUTH SAVE DEMOCRACY PAC (C00832493) | Oppose | $9,282.00 | 1 |
| John Cavanaugh (Democratic) (other filer) — H6NE02190 | CONGRESSIONAL PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS PAC (C00513176) | Support | $286,500.00 | 3 |
| John Cavanaugh (Democratic) (other filer) — H6NE02190 | DMFI PAC (C00710848) | Oppose | $659.00 | 1 |
| John Cavanaugh (Democratic) (other filer) — H6NE02190 | EDW ACTION FUND (C00863472) | Oppose | $198,971.57 | 2 |
| John Cavanaugh (Democratic) (other filer) — H6NE02190 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC (C00941690) | Oppose | $675,350.07 | 24 |
| John Cavanaugh (Democratic) (other filer) — H6NE02190 | LEAD LEFT PAC (C00948208) | Oppose | $435,225.00 | 2 |
| John Cavanaugh (Democratic) (other filer) — H6NE02190 | NEW DEMOCRAT MAJORITY (C00859660) | Oppose | $735,211.84 | 3 |
| John Cavanaugh (Democratic) (other filer) — H6NE02190 | PRO-CHOICE MAJORITY 2026 (C00894063) | Oppose | $121,028.43 | 1 |
| John Cavanaugh (Democratic) (other filer) — H6NE02190 | SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION (C00483693) | Support | $10.00 | 1 |
| John Cavanaugh (Democratic) (other filer) — H6NE02190 | WOMEN VOTE (C00473918) | Oppose | $93,681.59 | 2 |