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Denise Powell

DEMOCRAT

Denise Powell is running for Nebraska U.S. Representative, District 2, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Denise Powell is a mom. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska.

Professional background

Denise is a small business owner and a former corporate executive. After Donald Trump's election in 2016, she founded an organization that has supported hundreds of Nebraskans running for local office, protected public schools, and helped stop abortion bans in the state.

Political background

Denise previously ran for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in 2026 but did not win.

Economy

Believes the economy is harmed by reducing Medicaid access for seniors and undermining education from the University of Nebraska to public schools.

Said, "Grocery costs are skyrocketing, small businesses are struggling, and thousands of Nebraskans are about to lose access to their health insurance or have just seen their premiums skyrocket. Our farmers are unsure how they’re going to make it to next season, and veterans and children are losing access to food assistance programs that help keep families afloat during difficult times."

Argues that the "good life" is getting harder to come by for everyday Nebraskans struggling to make ends meet.

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Public Safety

Advocates for providing access to training and mental health support to officers.

Supports universal background checks and , red flag laws to prevent convicted felons and gang members from obtaining guns.

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Healthcare

Plans to expand access to affordable healthcare and oppose Medicaid cuts.

Believes Medicaid is important for seniors.

Supports the Right to IVF Act to expand insurance coverage for fertility treatments in health insurance plans, including for federal employees, veterans, and Medicare/Medicaid recipients.

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Education

Supports expanding affordable childcare, investing in new centers.

Will fight to expand the Child Tax Credit back to $3,600 and make it permanent, to ensure working families receive the support they need to care for their children.

Supports funding community colleges and state universities.

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Energy & the Environment

As of March 5, 2026, Denise Powell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Opposes trade wars that she argues drive up costs for standard goods, and she is firmly against providing tax breaks to billionaires at the expense of hardworking families.

Advocates to create a fair path to citizenship for long term immigrants who have worked and paid taxes for decades as essential workers and Dreamers.

Advocates for accountability for the abuses of power committed by Trump, Kristi Noem, DHS, and ICE and their flagrant disregard for the rule of law.

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Voting & Elections

Supports overturn of Citizens United to "get dark money out of politics" once and for all.

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Ethics & Conduct

As of March 5, 2026, Denise Powell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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