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Nebraska state senator concedes in race for Democratic nomination in District 2

John Cavanaugh, a Nebraska state senator, conceded in the race for the Democratic nomination in the 2nd Congressional District shortly after the latest vote count was released.

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BREAKING NEWS JUST IN THE DOUGLAS COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER RELEASES ANOTHER ROUND OF RESULTS FROM TUESDAY’S PRIMARY. RIGHT NOW. DENISE POWELL IS UP BY ABOUT 900 VOTES OVER JOHN KAVANAUGH. DANIELLE JENSEN SAYS ABOUT 830 PROVISIONAL BALLOTS STILL NEED TO BE COUNTED.

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Nebraska State Sen. John Cavanaugh concedes in race for Democratic nomination in District 2

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Updated: 12:52 PM CDT May 15, 2026

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The Douglas County Election Commission released another round of results from Tuesday’s primary election.Denise Powell is up by about 900 votes over John Cavanaugh for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District race.Primary election results: Voters deciding nominees for Nebraska’s congressional districtsCavanaugh, a Nebraska state senator, conceded shortly after the latest vote count was released.”I want to start by thanking everyone who has made this campaign possible – over 100 volunteers, 13+ labor unions, hardworking Nebraskans who powered this campaign, and my family – especially my wife Kakie, who is the rock of our family,” Cavanaugh said in a statement. “Now that all of the votes have been counted, I’ve called Denise Powell and congratulated her. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this campaign.”On Wednesday evening, the Associated Press called the race for Powell, who declared victory.Makayla Danner leads by 2,400 votes over Amy Jacobsen in the race for the Democratic nomination for Douglas County Attorney.See more results from the primary election here.Douglas County Election Commissioner Danielle Jensen said about 830 provisional ballots still need to be counted, which will happen next week.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

The Douglas County Election Commission released another round of results from Tuesday’s primary election.

Denise Powell is up by about 900 votes over John Cavanaugh for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District race.

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Primary election results: Voters deciding nominees for Nebraska’s congressional districts

Cavanaugh, a Nebraska state senator, conceded shortly after the latest vote count was released.

“I want to start by thanking everyone who has made this campaign possible – over 100 volunteers, 13+ labor unions, hardworking Nebraskans who powered this campaign, and my family – especially my wife Kakie, who is the rock of our family,” Cavanaugh said in a statement. “Now that all of the votes have been counted, I’ve called Denise Powell and congratulated her. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this campaign.”

On Wednesday evening, the Associated Press called the race for Powell, who declared victory.

Makayla Danner leads by 2,400 votes over Amy Jacobsen in the race for the Democratic nomination for Douglas County Attorney.

See more results from the primary election here.

Douglas County Election Commissioner Danielle Jensen said about 830 provisional ballots still need to be counted, which will happen next week.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

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