NPR • May 14, 2026 09:00

Voters are caught in the middle as the redistricting battle intensifies

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Much of the focus of the ongoing redistricting war has been on which political party will come out on top. But it's voters who will pay a cost, say voting experts and voting rights advocates.

Story Timeline

Tue 08:41 - NPR

Voters head to the polls in Nebraska as Democrats hope to turn a red district blue

Tue 10:00 - The Hill

Battle for House control heats up in Nebraska as voters head to polls

Wed 03:48 - The Hill

Powell, Harding to face off in Nebraska House race to replace Bacon

Wed 08:45 - NPR

Powell pulls ahead in tight race for Nebraska's 2nd District

Thu 00:26 - Washington Examiner

Denise Powell wins Nebraska Democratic primary in race to fill Bacon’s House seat

Thu 00:59 - NPR

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district

Thu 09:00 - NPR

Voters are caught in the middle as the redistricting battle intensifies

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NPR

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00:59

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district

Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the Democratic primary in the closely watched race for Nebraska's second congressional district.

08:45

Powell pulls ahead in tight race for Nebraska's 2nd District

Denise Powell pulled ahead Tuesday night in a close race with John Cavanaugh in Tuesday's 2nd Congressional District primary in

08:41

Voters head to the polls in Nebraska as Democrats hope to turn a red district blue

Nebraska voters head to the polls for primary elections Tuesday. Democrats in the traditionally red state see an opportunity to turn a GOP-controlled district blue.

The Hill

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03:48

Powell, Harding to face off in Nebraska House race to replace Bacon

Democrat Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s “blue dot” district Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), setting up a key November matchup in the …

10:00

Battle for House control heats up in Nebraska as voters head to polls

The spotlight is on Nebraska's "blue dot" congressional district as voters head to the polls in a primary that could help shape the battle for control of the House this …

Washington Examiner

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00:26

Denise Powell wins Nebraska Democratic primary in race to fill Bacon’s House seat

Political organizer Denise Powell defeated state Sen. John Cavanaugh on Tuesday night in Nebraska‘s high-profile Democratic primary in the race to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE). With roughly 90% …