EMILYs List Congratulates Denise Powell on Her Victory in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Denise Powell’s vital win flipping Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement celebrating her victory:

“EMILYs List proudly congratulates Denise Powell on flipping Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a critical victory in the fight for the U.S. House majority. We recognized Denise’s strength early and stood with her through a competitive primary and a hard-fought general election, backing a candidate with the experience, community roots, and determination to win. A mom of two, small business owner, and healthcare advocate, Denise has spent years empowering Nebraska women to run for office and fighting for public schools and reproductive freedom. Her victory underscores the importance of investing in strong women candidates who can build winning campaigns and flip critical seats.”

In NE-02, EMILYs List worked directly with Denise from day one to launch her campaign, build a winning operation, and provide strategic guidance, fundraising support, and communications expertise. Women Vote, EMILYs List’s independent expenditure arm, invested six figures in a paid communications program to reach voters and flip this seat.

EMILYs List’s Mission Majority initiative put Democratic women at the center of an aggressive strategy to flip the U.S. House and reclaim the majority. EMILYs List led the effort to expand the battleground map, backing 26 Majority Makers in key competitive districts and tougher Republican-held terrain where strong women candidates could deliver the seats Democrats needed to win the House. 

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