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NOV 3, 2026
General Election
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Prediction market probabilities from Kalshi, updated as market prices change. Last updated Aug 16, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC.
source: Kalshi
Compare the candidates' live odds and fundraising. Updated .
| Candidate | Live odds | Funds raised |
|---|---|---|
| 91% | $2.67M | |
| 27% | $2.03M |
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Nebraska's 2nd District is set for an open-seat general election, with Brinker Harding as the Republican nominee. Recent reports conflict on the Democratic nominee, naming both Denise Powell and Chris Backemeyer. The latest coverage does not provide a clear new edge for either party. The open seat and confirmed nominees keep the race competitive, but the duplicate Democratic nominee reports add some uncertainty. The latest coverage does not clearly shift the market toward either party.
The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” will play prominently as Democratic voters select a congressional nominee in the state’s 2nd District.
Voters will decide Tuesday between state Sen. John Cavanaugh and marketing consultant Denise Powell in the Democratic primary.
By MARGERY A. BECK and STEVE PEOPLES OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” — a small, but significant factor in presidential politics — will take center stage Tuesday as Democratic voters select a congressional nominee in the state’s high-profile 2nd District. The Omaha-area district, where Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon is […]
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, the House Majority Leader, called the race in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District among the most crucial in the country.
A Nebraska candidate who Democrats are entrusting to help win back the House for them resorts to a kinky habit when having to deal with President Trump.
Amy Davidson Sorkin on Josh Turek, Zach Wahls, Sherrod Brown, and James Talarico—and how something has changed lately in the dynamics of the Democrats’ fight to reclaim the Senate, or, at least, in the Party’s mood.
A narrow margin separated frontrunners Sherrye Hutcherson and Lou Ann Goding in the primary election for District 8 of the Nebraska State Board of Education.
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump arrives in China for his summit with Xi Jinping and the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary remains too close to call.
Campaign finance totals for the 2026 cycle, including money raised, spent and cash on hand.
D. PowellDenise Powell
W. HardingWil Brinker HardingSource: FEC
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