Nebraska 2nd District race enters final 48 hours
Republican and Democratic candidates intensify get-out-the-vote efforts in Omaha and Elkhorn before Tuesday’s election.
By Arjun Weber ·
With Election Day arriving Tuesday, candidates for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District focused Sunday on mobilizing voters. The district is deciding the next member of Congress to replace U.S. Rep. Don Bacon. One full day of campaigning remains before ballots are cast.
Republican Brinker Harding led a gathering of party members in Elkhorn on Sunday afternoon. Harding, who seeks the House seat, told attendees that the race is in its final stretch. “And we’ve got two more days to continue that sprint. And we’re going to rush through that finish tape. And we’re going to make sure that CD2 stays red,” Harding said. Incumbent Attorney General Mike Hilgers and State Senator Pete Ricketts also spoke at the event.
Democrat Denise Powell spent Sunday canvassing neighborhoods in South Omaha. Her campaign reported holding eight door-knocking events throughout the day. Powell said residents consistently mentioned high costs for groceries, gas, housing, and healthcare. “They’re frustrated by what’s going on in the world. They’re struggling. And it’s the same conversations about groceries and gas and housing and healthcare. But they also understand that we’ve got an opportunity to sort of change in the direction of things,” Powell said.
Powell acknowledged that many voters are receiving a high volume of campaign advertisements and texts. Her final message urges supporters to create a specific plan to reach the polls. Her team plans to continue door-knocking until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Voters will select the district’s next representative on Tuesday.
