Democrat Denise Powell wins Nebraska's 2nd District, replacing Rep. Don Bacon
Democrat Denise Powell won Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, flipping a seat held by retiring Republican Rep. Don Bacon.
Democrat Denise Powell won Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, CBS News and PBS NewsHour reported. She will replace retiring Republican Rep. Don Bacon. The seat flips from Republican to Democratic control.
CBS News described Bacon as a critic of President Trump. PBS NewsHour said Democrats had targeted the district for several election cycles.
The Hill, citing Decision Desk HQ, projected the win earlier. At that point 71 percent of the vote was reported. Powell led Republican Brinker Harding 59 percent to 39 percent, a 20-point gap, according to DDHQ.
The Hill called the district a key battleground.
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- The HillDemocrats flip Nebraska's 'blue dot' 2nd DistrictTue, Nov 3, 9:56 PM EST
- PBS NewsHourDemocrat Denise Powell wins election to U.S. House in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional DistrictWed, Nov 4, 12:23 AM EST
- CBS NewsDemocrats flip Nebraska seat held by Trump critic Don BaconWed, Nov 4, 12:49 AM EST
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- Wed, Nov 4, 12:30 AM EST, 2 outlets: Democrat Denise Powell wins Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District