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U.S. House · NE-02 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Denise Powell

Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District

An Omaha small-business owner and former corporate executive who founded a civic organization and advocates for public schools and reproductive care.

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DistrictNE-02
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Denise stands.

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Lower prescription drug costs

  • Supports broader Medicare price negotiations and a $35 monthly insulin cap for everyone

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Expand public health coverage

  • Would create a Medicare-like public option while preserving the choice of private insurance

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Protect reproductive health decisions

  • Supports restoring Roe nationwide and legislation protecting contraception and expanding IVF coverage

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Build affordable family housing

  • Would expand housing attainable for first-time buyers and middle-class families, alongside childcare investment

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Support family farm independence

  • Supports a long-term Farm Bill, farmers' right to repair equipment and expanded access to capital

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Strengthen federal ethics rules

  • Would ban congressional stock trading and former members' lobbying, and establish Supreme Court ethics rules

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. After 2016

    Accomplishment

    Founded a civic organization

    Created an organization supporting Nebraskans running for local office.

  • Experience

    Corporate executive

    Left corporate work to focus on Nebraska community advocacy.

  • Experience

    Small-business owner

    Owns a small business in Nebraska.

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