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CIVIC HERALD

U.S. House · NE-2

This matchup isn't final yet — primaries are still underway in this state.

An incumbent has a record; a challenger has statements. We show each what it is.

Challenger · No voting record

Kishla Askins

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

No stated positions yet

This campaign hasn't published positions we could source and verify yet — we don't fill the gap with guesses.

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Money — FEC

$901.5Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

John Cavanaugh

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Trade & tariffs · Stated

    The candidate opposes tariffs, promising to vote to repeal them and reassert congressional authority over trade.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Government role in coverage · Stated

    The candidate supports restoring ACA tax credits, reversing Medicaid cuts, and expanding Medicare to cover dental and vision.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Pharmaceutical pricing · Stated

    The candidate supports expanding Medicare's ability to negotiate prescription drug prices and holding pharmaceutical companies accountable.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Renters & rent · Stated

    The candidate introduced legislation to crack down on predatory and hidden fees from landlords.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Workplace standards · Stated

    The candidate supports universal paid family and medical leave, and has fought for paid sick leave.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Childcare & leave · Stated

    The candidate supports universal paid family leave, capping childcare costs, and expanding the Child Tax Credit.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

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Money — FEC

$1.4Mraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Brinker Harding

Republican · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Election rules · Stated

    Supports passing nationwide Voter ID to ensure only American citizens can vote.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Overall tax level · Stated

    Voted to lower Omaha's property tax levy three times.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Policing & funding · Stated

    Opposes defunding the police and supported record pay raises for officers.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Farm policy & subsidies · Stated

    Supports passing year-round E-15 to support Nebraska agriculture.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Pharmaceutical pricing · Stated

    Wants to take on Big Pharma to guarantee Americans pay the same low prices for prescription drugs as other developed countries.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Welfare & anti-poverty · Stated

    Supports protecting programs like Medicaid but explicitly excludes illegal immigrants and able-bodied adults.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

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Money — FEC

$2Mraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Mark Edmund Johnston

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

No stated positions yet

This campaign hasn't published positions we could source and verify yet — we don't fill the gap with guesses.

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Money — FEC

$10.1Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

James Leuschen

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

No stated positions yet

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Money — FEC

$393.8Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Brett Lindstrom

Republican · First federal run

Stated positions

No stated positions yet

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Money — FEC

$375.1Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Denise Powell

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Abortion policy · Stated

    Strongly supports protecting and expanding access to abortion, contraception, and IVF treatments.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Pharmaceutical pricing · Stated

    Supports government price negotiation for prescription drugs and capping insulin costs.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Government role in coverage · Stated

    Supports creating a public option to expand affordable health coverage.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Childcare & leave · Stated

    Supports robust public investment in childcare centers, Head Start, and increasing childcare worker pay.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Retirement programs · Stated

    Strongly opposes cuts and supports protecting public Social Security benefits.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Firearms · Stated

    Supports stricter gun regulations, including universal background checks and red flag laws.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

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Challenger · No voting record

Crystal Rhoades

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

No stated positions yet

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