Denise Powell (D), Brinker Harding (R), and Eric Michael Foreman (L) are running for open U.S. House seat in Nebraska's 2nd District
Three candidates are competing for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District seat in the 2026 general election following Republican incumbent Don Bacon's decision not to seek re-election. Democrat Denise Powell, Republican Brinker Harding, and Libertarian Eric Michael Foreman are vying for the open seat in a district that Bacon won with narrow margins in recent cycles.
Key Points
- Incumbent Don Bacon (R) is retiring after winning the seat in 2016 and holding it through two close re-elections (51.3% in 2022, 50.9% in 2024)
- The race features three candidates: Democrat Denise Powell, Republican Brinker Harding, and Libertarian Eric Michael Foreman
- Nebraska's 2nd District is competitive territory, as evidenced by Bacon's narrow victory margins and Democratic performance in recent cycles