NE-2 — U.S. House: the 2026 race

3 candidates were on the ballot.

Held by Don Bacon: Not running for re-election in 2026.

• Brinker Harding (Republican): On the November ballot: awaiting result
• Denise Powell (Democrat): On the November ballot: awaiting result

Also on the November ballot, per the Nebraska Secretary of State, Final Statewide General Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (9/11/2026), with no FEC filing over $5,000 and so no profile here: Eric Michael Foreman (Libertarian).

6 no longer in this race — lost the primary, withdrew, or were not on the primary ballot:

• Kishla Askins (Democrat): Lost the 2026 primary
• John Cavanaugh (Democrat): Lost the 2026 primary
• Mark Edmund Johnston (Democrat): Withdrew from the 2026 race
• James Leuschen (Democrat): Lost the 2026 primary
• Brett Lindstrom (Republican): Withdrew from the 2026 race
• Crystal Rhoades (Democrat): Lost the 2026 primary

Where each stands: per Nebraska Secretary of State, Final Statewide General Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (9/11/2026) and Wikipedia's election results page.

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