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Kishla Askins

D Challenger Eliminated in primary Lean D Nebraska · Running for U.S. House · District 2
FEC.gov Updated 1mo ago

Kishla Askins is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Nebraska's 2nd District for an open seat in 2026. The primary was held on May 12, 2026. Askins has raised $441K this cycle, with 83% from individual donors, according to FEC filings. Forecasters rate the race Lean D.

Fundraising Snapshot

$441K

Total Contributions

$446K

Spent

$138K

Cash on Hand

$31K

Transfers In

Where the money comes from

Individual $368K (83%)
PAC $52K (12%)

Donation sizes

$200 & under
$104K
$200–$499
$29K
$500–$999
$32K
$1K–$1,999
$49K
$2,000+
$167K
Small-dollar (≤$499): 35%Large-dollar (≥$1K): 57%

In-state vs out-of-state

In-state $19K (7%)
Out-of-state $266K (93%)
What do these terms mean?
  • Total Contributions — Money contributed directly by individuals, PACs, and party committees.
  • Individual — Contributions from individual people, including small-dollar donations under $200.
  • PAC — Contributions from Political Action Committees (organizations that pool donations).
  • Party — Contributions from Democratic or Republican party committees.
  • Other — Remaining contributions not categorized above.
  • Transfers In — Money moved from the candidate's other campaign committees (e.g., a House campaign fund transferred to a Senate campaign). Not a new contribution.
View on FEC.gov As of May 2026

Why this race matters: Omaha. Don Bacon (R) retiring. Harris won this district in 2024. Swing district.

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