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Denise Powell
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Nebraska’s 2nd District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Plus $617,788 spent for Denise Powell by super PACs partly funded by UDP (not in this figure)
Denise Powell is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Nebraska’s 2nd District on November 3, 2026, against Brinker Harding (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Denise Powell’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Denise Powell’s campaign has raised $5,093,104 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $480,473 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$4,090,636
- PACs and other committees$506,267
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$425,259
- The candidate’s own money and loans$65,033
- Political party committees$5,317
- Other$592
From donors who gave over $200: $1,785,669 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 34% from Nebraska, 66% from other states, under 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: Nebraska $611,550 (34%), California $266,739 (15%), New York $192,769 (11%), Florida $108,872 (6%), Massachusetts $96,275 (5%). About 1,400 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6NE02174 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$47,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Denise Powell’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
Spending by super PACs partly funded by UDP
$617,788 for Denise Powell. These PACs spent the money; UDP gave them part of their funds (its share below). Shown separately, as on our primary scoreboard, and never added to the figure above.
| PAC | UDP’s share | Cycle | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bold America | 23% | 2026 | $418,816 | |
| EDW Action Fund | 24% | 2026 | $198,972 |
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Denise Powell (Democratic); Brinker Harding (Republican); Eric Michael Foreman (Libertarian)
- Open seat: now held by Don Bacon (R)
- Rating: Likely DAverage of 7; Solid D to Lean D
- Nebraska 2nd District 2026: who’s running
- Every Nebraska race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Nebraska
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Nebraska
- Check your registration on Nebraska’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Nebraska
About Denise Powell
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Denise Powell quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Small business owner and former corporate executive; founded an organization supporting Nebraskans running for local office. · deniseforcongress.org (source for Small business owner and former corporate executive; founded an organization supporting Nebraskans running for local office.)
Endorsements
- EMILYs List · emilyslist.org (source for the EMILYs List endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at deniseforcongress.org (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), deniseforcongress.org (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Work to create a Medicare-like public option that gives every American the choice of affordable coverage while protecting private insurance for those who want it.” 2026 · deniseforcongress.org (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at deniseforcongress.org (checked for Labor, page 1), deniseforcongress.org (checked for Labor, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “Work to create a fair path to citizenship for long term immigrants who have worked and paid taxes for decades as essential workers and Dreamers” 2026 · deniseforcongress.org (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Build more high-quality, affordable housing that is attainable for first-time homebuyers and middle-class families.” 2026 · deniseforcongress.org (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Denise Powell has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Denise Powell been backed by AIPAC?
No. Denise Powell has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Denise Powell had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.