Candidates / John Cavanaugh
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John Cavanaugh
D
Challenger
Eliminated in primary Lean D Nebraska · Running for U.S. House · District 2
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Updated 1mo ago
John Cavanaugh 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. Cavanaugh has raised $1.0M this cycle, with 89% from individual donors, according to FEC filings. Forecasters rate the race Lean D.
Fundraising Snapshot
$1.0M
Total Contributions
$689K
Spent
$159K
Cash on Hand
Where the money comes from
Individual $917K (89%)
PAC $108K (11%)
Donation sizes
$200 & under
$180K
$200–$499
$63K
$500–$999
$110K
$1K–$1,999
$141K
$2,000+
$171K
Small-dollar (≤$499): 37%Large-dollar (≥$1K): 47%
In-state vs out-of-state
In-state $289K (56%)
Out-of-state $223K (44%)
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.
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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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