Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state's 'blue dot' district
Three Democrats are battling for a seat that could determine whether Nebraska keeps splitting its electoral votes, with more than $2.6 million already spent.
- On Tuesday, Democratic voters in Nebraska's 2nd District select a congressional nominee, with the race centered on the district's 'blue dot' status as one of two states splitting electoral votes.
- Democratic opponents argue a primary victory for state Sen. John Cavanaugh jeopardizes the district's 'blue dot' status, contending his departure from the Nebraska Legislature would allow Republicans to change the law permitting split electoral votes.
- Candidates and allied groups have spent more than $2.6 million on advertising since January, with Cavanaugh spending about $375,000, while EMILY's List backs Denise Powell and Crystal Rhoades highlights her 20 years of public service.
- Republican Omaha City Council member Brinker Harding runs unopposed for the GOP nomination, positioning him to hold the seat vacated by retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon in this key Democratic Party target district.
- Also on Tuesday's ballot is Nebraska's U.S. Senate race, where Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts seeks a full term before an expected general election contest against independent Dan Osborn, who came within 7 points of defeating Republican U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer in 2024.
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Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state's 'blue dot' district
The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” will play prominently as Democratic voters select a congressional nominee in the state’s 2nd District.
Nebraska Democrats clash in U.S. House primary for the state's 'blue dot' district
The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” will play prominently as Democratic voters select a congressional nominee in the state’s 2nd District. The Omaha-area district, where Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon is retiring, is one of Democrats' biggest targets this year.
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