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Nebraska Senate Race Gets $3.8M Ads, Boosting Powell

5/9/2026

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A Republican-linked super PAC spent $200,000 on Omaha ads to boost Denise Powell (Democratic candidate).
Lead Left PAC aired May 8 ads linking John Cavanaugh (Nebraska state senator) to President Donald Trump, a move that confuses voters and favors weaker candidate.
Outside groups including New Democrat Coalition and Democratic Majority for Israel have spent $3.6 million on ads warning that a John Cavanaugh (Nebraska state senator) win could jeopardize ‘blue dot’ vote.

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A Republican-linked super PAC spent $200,000 on Omaha ads to boost Denise Powell (Democratic candidate).
Lead Left PAC aired May 8 ads linking John Cavanaugh (Nebraska state senator) to President Donald Trump, a move that confuses voters and favors weaker candidate.
Outside groups including New Democrat Coalition and Democratic Majority for Israel have spent $3.6 million on ads warning that a John Cavanaugh (Nebraska state senator) win could jeopardize ‘blue dot’ vote.