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Mark Edmund Johnston

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

Mark Edmund Johnston 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. Johnston has raised $10K this cycle, with 52% from individual donors, according to FEC filings. Forecasters rate the race Lean D.

Fundraising Snapshot

$10K

Total Contributions

$10K

Spent

$0

Cash on Hand

Where the money comes from

Individual $5K (52%)
PAC $0 (0%)
Other (48%)

Donation sizes

$200 & under
$997
$200–$499
$0
$500–$999
$500
$1K–$1,999
$2K
$2,000+
$0
Small-dollar (≤$499): 29%Large-dollar (≥$1K): 57%

In-state vs out-of-state

In-state $500 (20%)
Out-of-state $2K (80%)
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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