Brinker Harding
Lost the 2026 race for Nebraska's 2nd District.
- Last margin
- −15.9
- Lost 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Background
As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.
- On the ballot as
- Omaha city councilor from the 6th district (2017–present)
Every race Harding has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Harding won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nebraska's 2nd District | General | Lost | Denise Powell (D), Eric Michael Foreman (L) | 40.8% | D+15.9 | $2.9M | D+4.7 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Nebraska Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Money
Harding’s campaign fundraising, and outside money in Harding’s races this cycle.
- Raised, 2025–26
- $2.9M
- Outside, for Harding
- $359.2K
- Outside, against Harding
- $1.7M
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
What’s next
From campaign filings, not from public statements.
| BRINKER HARDING FOR CONGRESS FEC | Active |
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Polls of Harding’s races
The 2026 general average had Harding behind by 13.8; Harding lost by 15.9.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 2 polls | D+13.8 | D+15.9 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: Nebraska Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Harding has run against
- Denise Powell (D) · 2026 general, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Nebraska Secretary of State (unofficial)
The seat
- Nebraska's 2nd District · lean D+5.1 · 186th most Democratic of 435
FEC H6NE02208
Source: 99chambers: presidential results on current lines (MEDSL precinct returns); Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FEC