Sharp divisions are shaping an increasingly messy Democratic primary for a purple House seat in a ruby-red state.
The May 12 Democratic primary for Nebraska’s open 2nd District features labor-backed progressive John Cavanaugh and political action committee co-founder Denise Powell.
Several other Democrats are also on the ballot, including Douglas County District Court Clerk Crystal Rhoades and Navy veteran Kishla Askins. Although both Rhoades and Askins have secured some high-powered endorsements, they trail in fundraising and face a more arduous path to the nomination.
