Federal · Nebraska · Democratic
Denise Powell
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, NE-02 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Nebraska 2nd District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Nebraska 2nd District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$2.7M
Spent$1.7M
Cash on hand$997K
Debts$75K
- From individuals $2.3M
- From PACs and other committees $309K
- From party committees $1,106
- From the candidate $65K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $5,000
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 25%
- $200–$499 6%
- $500–$999 9%
- $1,000–$1,999 14%
- $2,000 and up 46%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $3.5M
| Fight for Nebraska PAC | $1,347,462 |
| CHC Bold PAC | $532,138 |
| Bold America | $418,816 |
| Elect Democratic Women | $300,000 |
| Edw Action Fund | $198,972 |
| Rolling Sea Action Fund | $150,000 |
| Pro-choice Majority 2026 | $121,028 |
| Women Vote | $93,682 |
| Ab PAC | $88,394 |
| Progressive Turnout Project | $67,010 |
Spent to oppose: $259K
| No Going Back PAC Inc. | $122,248 |
| Progressive Promise | $100,001 |
| Maga Inc. | $20,435 |
| Civic Renewal Fund Inc. | $16,738 |
Individual donors
- $1.8M from 2,594 itemized gifts5
- 34% came from people in Nebraska5
- 0% came from retired people5
- Top states: Nebraska $614K, California $267K, New York $193K, Florida $119K, Massachusetts $96K5
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | 22 gifts | $19,450 |
| Weitz Family Foundation | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| University of Nebraska | 9 gifts | $10,700 |
| Heartland Center | 6 gifts | $8,650 |
| Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture | 34 gifts | $8,350 |
| 3 gifts | $7,500 | |
| Lozier | 3 gifts | $7,100 |
| Pgsa | 4 gifts | $7,100 |
| BH Equities | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Blair Freeman | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Chicago Cares | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Dimon Foundation | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Flywheel | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Forthcoming Fund | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Icsi | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6NE02174https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6NE02174/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Denise Powell by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6NE02174/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Denise Powell, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00903948&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Denise Powell, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6NE02174&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Denise Powell for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00903948&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026