Denise Powell makes history with win in Nebraska’s 2nd District
Powell is the first woman elected to represent the district and the first Latina elected to Congress from Nebraska
November 4, 2026Updated: November 4, 2026
By Naydu Daza Maya
By Naydu Daza Maya
Denise Powell, candidate for the Democratic nomination to the House of Representatives in Nebraska’s second district, right, hugs Jennifer Reyna, chair of Latino Caucus for the Democratic Party of Nebraska, during an election night watch party Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)