POWELL, DENISE
D Β· house
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- FEC candidate id
H6NE02174- Internal id
1d19bf1a-3a03-4314-9897-a4ea6ed618b1- Status
- open seat
Who this candidate represents
Who lives here β American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), NE-02. Source.
| Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| People | Population | 664,272 |
| People | Median age | 36 |
| Income | Median household income | $83,942 |
| Income | Per-capita income | $46,850 |
| Income | In poverty | 11.0% |
| Income | Unemployed | 3.6% |
| Income | Gini inequality index | 0.477 |
| Race | White alone | 70.9% |
| Race | Black alone | 9.5% |
| Race | Asian alone | 4.2% |
| Race | Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Race | Two or more races | 9.8% |
| Origin | Foreign-born | 9.8% |
| Language | Speaks English only at home | 84.7% |
| Language | Speaks Spanish at home | 9.3% |
| Education | High school or higher | 62.8% |
| Education | Bachelor's or higher | 42.5% |
| Education | Advanced degree | 16.0% |
| Household | Family households | 61.9% |
| Household | Avg household size | 2.46 |
| Household | Never married (15+) | 34.4% |
| Housing | Median home value | $276,900 |
| Housing | Median gross rent | $1,205 |
| Housing | Single-family detached | 67.9% |
| Housing | Built before 1940 | 3.3% |
| Housing | Overcrowded (>1 per room) | 2.4% |
| Housing | Vacant units | 5.4% |
| Service | Veterans (18+) | 6.2% |
| Health | With a disability | 10.7% |
| Connectivity | Households with broadband | 92.5% |
| Connectivity | Households with no internet | 5.1% |
| Commute | Drove alone | 72.2% |
| Commute | Public transit | 0.8% |
| Commute | Worked from home | 16.0% |
Cycle financials
Source: FEC weball bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.
| Cycle | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | Debts | Indiv. contribs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,617,997 | $1,294,016 | $323,981 | $65,300 | $1,445,203 |
Elections
- 2026 general house Β· NE-2 β running
Committees
- DENISE POWELL FOR CONGRESS β principal Β· type H
Election prediction
Cycle 2026 Β· model baseline-v1 Β· base rate 15.1%
P(win) = 20.1%
| Feature | Ξ P(win) |
|---|---|
| Base rate (historical) | 15.1% |
| D (major party) | +10.0% |
| open seat | -5.0% |
Baseline model (incumbency Γ party Γ office). Calibration: backtest Brier score is the reference, see npm run db:ingest -- --source=predict-backtest-election. Future model versions must beat baseline Brier on the same held-out cohort or they don't ship.
Independent expenditures
Money spent by super PACs and other non-connected committees for or against this candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E (independent_expenditure CSV bulk).
| Cycle | Support | Oppose | IEs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,102,987 | $100,001 | 63 |
Recent (latest 25)
| Date | Spender | For / against | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $2,648 | Phone Banking |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $2,648 | Phone Banking |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $30,000 | Digital Buy |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $7,500 | Ad Production - Estimate |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $2,648 | Phone Banking |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $183,146 | Digital Buy |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $10,222 | Phone Banking Estimate |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $10,222 | Phone Banking Estimate |
| β | ELECT DEMOCRATIC WOMEN | support | $261,442 | Estimated Costs for Television/Digital Advertising and Prodβ¦ |
| β | CHC BOLD PAC | support | $18,816 | Digital and TV Ad Production - Estimate |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $10,222 | Phone Banking Estimate |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $49,459 | Mailers |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $10,222 | Phone Banking Estimate |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $68,000 | TV - Buy Estimate |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $76,000 | Digital - Buy Estimate |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $10,222 | Phone Banking Estimate |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $10,222 | Phone Banking Estimate |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $10,222 | Phone Banking Estimate |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $10,222 | Phone Banking Estimate |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $2,648 | Phone Banking |
| 2026-05-13 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $5,359 | Phone Banking |
| 2026-05-13 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $1,256 | Texting Campaign |
| 2026-05-12 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $2,438 | Phone Banking |
| 2026-05-12 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $5,510 | Texting Campaign |
| 2026-05-11 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | support | $3,296 | Phone Banking |
Transfers from committees
Direct contributions from PACs and party committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk (committee-to-candidate transactions).
Top individual donors (2026 cycle)
Via this candidate's principal committee DENISE POWELL FOR CONGRESS.
Aggregated from FEC Schedule A by donor (name + city + state). Employer + occupation reflect the donor's most recent gift. Source: FEC indiv bulk.
| Donor | Employer / occupation | City, ST | Gifts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALAS, SARITA | SELF EMPLOYED Β· INVESTOR | CORAL GABLES, FL | 1 | $3,500 |
| RODRIGUEZ, MARIO | NOT EMPLOYED Β· NOT EMPLOYED | MIAMI BEACH, FL | 1 | $3,500 |
| RUGA, JONATHAN | SENTRY FINANCIAL Β· CEO | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 1 | $3,000 |
| DEMOLINA, RAUL | UNIVISION Β· TV ANCHOR | CORAL GABLES, FL | 1 | $2,000 |
| BAY, CYNTHIA | NOT EMPLOYED Β· NOT EMPLOYED | OMAHA, NE | 1 | $1,000 |
| HENNE, THOMAS | HIGHTOWER REFF LAW Β· ATTORNEY | OMAHA, NE | 1 | $1,000 |
| NIEMEYER, SHIRLEY | NOT EMPLOYED Β· NOT EMPLOYED | ASHLAND, NE | 1 | $1,000 |
| MORRISON, GAIL | SC COMMISSION ON HIGHER ED Β· DEPUTY DIRECTOR | COLUMBIA, SC | 1 | $1,000 |
| DUCKENFIELD, DAVID | DUCKENFIELD COMMUNICATIONS Β· OWNER | CORAL GABLES, FL | 1 | $1,000 |
| LEAL, MARC | EAGLE FOODS Β· CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | COTTRELLVILLE, MI | 1 | $1,000 |
| MIRES, FRAN | NOT EMPLOYED Β· NOT EMPLOYED | CORAL GABLES, FL | 1 | $1,000 |
| SEARS, CYNTHIA L | NOT EMPLOYED Β· NOT EMPLOYED | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | 1 | $1,000 |
| RODRIGUEZ IVARZ, LILIAM | SELF EMPLOYED Β· ATTORNEY | GUAYANBO PR 00969 PUERTO RICO, ZZ | 1 | $1,000 |
| DOYLE, CONSTANCE | NOT EMPLOYED Β· NOT EMPLOYED | OMAHA, NE | 1 | $1,000 |
| CUBERO, CAROLINA | NOT EMPLOYED Β· NOT EMPLOYED | CORAL GABLES, FL | 1 | $500 |
| VACCARO, SHANNON | CHILDREN'S NEBRASKA Β· CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST | OMAHA, NE | 1 | $500 |
| POWELL, JOAN | NOT EMPLOYED Β· NOT EMPLOYED | FRANKLIN, VA | 1 | $500 |
| WOHL, DIANE | NOT EMPLOYED Β· NOT EMPLOYED | MILL NECK, NY | 1 | $500 |
| DRIVER, LISA | LION'S AUTOMOTIVE UPHOLSTERY Β· OWNER | BENNINGTON, NE | 1 | $500 |
| LENNON, VIRGINIA | IPSOS Β· SVP CONTENT & STRATEGY | MIAMI, FL | 1 | $305 |
| DIAZ, MANUEL | LYDECKER LLP Β· ATTORNEY | MIAMI, FL | 1 | $250 |
| BURCUM, GEORGE | NOT EMPLOYED Β· NOT EMPLOYED | WAYNE, NE | 1 | $250 |
| HERTZ, THOMAS | NOT EMPLOYED Β· NOT EMPLOYED | AMES, IA | 1 | $250 |
| HENLEY, DONALD | SELF EMPLOYED Β· PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | 1 | $250 |
| GOODWIN, SHARON | NOT EMPLOYED Β· NOT EMPLOYED | PINECREST, FL | 1 | $250 |
Connected on the graph
Inbound (100)
| date | from | type | amount | role | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| β | BLUE DEMOCRACY NETWORK | contributed_to | $1,012 | pas2 | |
| β | BLUE BATTLEGROUND PROJECT | contributed_to | $9,116 | pas2 | |
| β | BLUE MAJORITY PROJECT | contributed_to | $783 | pas2 | |
| β | DEMOCRATIC FUTURE PAC | contributed_to | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| β | DEMOCRATIC FUTURE PAC | contributed_to | $1,662 | pas2 | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $7,500 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $10,222 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $10,222 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $2,648 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $2,648 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $2,648 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $2,648 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $183,146 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $76,000 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $68,000 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $10,222 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $10,222 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $10,222 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $10,222 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $30,000 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $49,459 | fec_ies | |
| β | ELECT DEMOCRATIC WOMEN | supports_independently | $261,442 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $10,222 | fec_ies | |
| β | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $10,222 | fec_ies | |
| β | CHC BOLD PAC | supports_independently | $18,816 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-13 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $1,256 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-13 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $5,359 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-12 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $2,438 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-12 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $5,510 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-11 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $3,296 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-11 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $3,296 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-11 | LATINO VICTORY FUND | supports_independently | $30,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-11 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $3,296 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-11 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $1,160 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-11 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $3,220 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-11 | LATINO VICTORY FUND | supports_independently | $10,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-11 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $522 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-11 | LATINO VICTORY FUND | supports_independently | $10,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-11 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $3,296 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-08 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $1,877 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-08 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $1,877 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-08 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $1,877 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-08 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $1,877 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-05 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $44,683 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-05 | PROGRESSIVE PROMISE | opposes_independently | $7,500 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-05 | PROGRESSIVE PROMISE | opposes_independently | $92,501 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-05 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $8,116 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-05-01 | PRO-CHOICE MAJORITY 2026 | supports_independently | $121,028 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-30 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $5,343 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-30 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $15,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-30 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $16,399 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-29 | EDW ACTION FUND | supports_independently | $48,972 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-28 | BOLD AMERICA | supports_independently | $400,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-28 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $300,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-28 | BOLD AMERICA | supports_independently | $18,816 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-27 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $47,332 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-23 | WOMEN VOTE | supports_independently | $3,682 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-17 | EDW ACTION FUND | supports_independently | $150,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-17 | WOMEN VOTE | supports_independently | $90,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-16 | ELECT DEMOCRATIC WOMEN | supports_independently | $38,558 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-09 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $52,642 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-08 | CHC BOLD PAC | supports_independently | $13,624 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-03 | CHC BOLD PAC | supports_independently | $250,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-02 | CHC BOLD PAC | supports_independently | $249,699 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-04-01 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $135,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-03-31 | GETTING RESULTS BY ENGAGING THE GRASSROOTS PAC | contributed_to | $500 | pas2 | |
| 2026-03-31 | SERVING OUR COUNTRY (SOC) PAC | contributed_to | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-03-31 | BEYOND THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS PAC | contributed_to | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-03-31 | KUSTER FOR CONGRESS, INC | contributed_to | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-03-27 | VOTE SAVE AMERICA | contributed_to | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2026-03-24 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | contributed_to | $120,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-03-24 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $120,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-03-24 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $49,829 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-03-24 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | contributed_to | $49,828 | pas2 | |
| 2026-03-23 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | contributed_to | $70,250 | pas2 | |
| 2026-03-23 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | contributed_to | $62,250 | pas2 | |
| 2026-03-23 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | contributed_to | $7,500 | pas2 | |
| 2026-03-17 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | supports_independently | $47,376 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-03-17 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | contributed_to | $49,458 | pas2 | |
| 2026-03-17 | FIGHT FOR NEBRASKA PAC | contributed_to | $47,376 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-24 | BLUE BATTLEGROUND PROJECT | contributed_to | $9,116 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-24 | NEBRASKA DEMOCRATIC PARTY | contributed_to | $385 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-11 | SILICORN VALLEY PAC | contributed_to | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-10 | WORKING CLASS HEROES FUND | contributed_to | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-09 | BLUE MAJORITY PROJECT | contributed_to | $783 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-31 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $25 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-30 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $25 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-30 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $25 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-30 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $180 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-30 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $250 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-30 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $25 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-30 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $250 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-29 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $200 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-29 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $10 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-29 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $50 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-29 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $50 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-29 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $5 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-29 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $5 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-29 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $20 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-28 | EMILYS LIST | contributed_to | $25 | pas2 |
Outbound (1)
| date | type | to | amount | role | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| β | principal_candidate_of | DENISE POWELL FOR CONGRESS | β | candidate_committees |