(The Center Square) - Democrats are looking to flip Nebraska’s second congressional district in November as candidates in the race offer similar and competing proposals to address the affordability crisis.
Republican Brinker Harding, a commercial real estate professional, and Democrat small business owner Denise Powell are vying for the Nebraska district after Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon announced he would not run for reelection.
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