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Nebraska · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Brinker Harding Republican Republican Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding is the GOP nominee for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Denise Powell Democratic Denise Powell is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Nebraska's open 2nd Congressional District seat. Full profile → Eric Michael Foreman Libertarian Libertarian candidate Eric Michael Foreman runs for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueBrinker Harding
Republican
Denise Powell
Democratic
Eric Michael Foreman
Libertarian
Economy & jobsSupports economic growth, wage increases, and spending cuts Opposes Trump tariffs; supports small businesses and workers Supports spending cuts, free enterprise, and anti-fraud measures
HousingOpposes overburdensome housing market regulations Supports building more affordable housing for first-time buyers no sourced position
Health careSupports affordable healthcare via markets; protect Medicare/Medicaid Supports ACA expansion, public option, and drug price negotiation Opposes government medical databases; healthcare stance unclear
ImmigrationSupports border security, deportation of criminal immigrants, no sanctuary cities Supports border security alongside paths to citizenship and ICE reform Supports legal immigration; opposes illegal entry and sanctuary cities
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-life with exceptions; abortion decisions left to states Supports restoring Roe v. Wade protections in federal law Supports legal protection of life from conception; allows exception for life of mother
EducationSupports eliminating Dept. of Education; shift control to parents/states Supports public schools, community colleges, and early childhood education Supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy strategy, fossil fuels, nuclear, biofuels Supports clean energy expansion and climate action for jobs Supports nuclear energy as the most efficient energy source
Crime & public safetyPro-law enforcement; opposes sanctuary cities; backs ICE accountability Supports fully funding police with added training and social workers Supports mandatory minimums for child abuse; limits government role in online child safety
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax increases; supports making Trump-era tax cuts permanent Supports expanded Child Tax Credit and cutting wasteful spending Opposes taxation; wants to cut government spending dramatically
GunsOpposes new gun restrictions; favors enforcing existing laws Supports universal background checks and red flag laws Strongly supports Second Amendment rights; opposes gun restrictions
Democracy & electionsSupports nationwide Voter ID requirement Supports anti-corruption reforms and limits on executive power Supports voter ID requirements and civic participation
Foreign policy & defensePeace through strength; supports Israel; views CCP as top strategic threat Supports congressional oversight of military action and rebuilding alliances Favors staying out of foreign conflicts; skeptical of one-sided alliances

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