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Powell pulls ahead in tight race for Nebraska's 2nd District
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Powell pulls ahead in tight race for Nebraska's 2nd District

NPR Politics · May 13, 2026, 8:45 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Denise Powell pulled ahead Tuesday night in a close race with John Cavanaugh in Tuesday's 2nd Congressional District primary in

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