NE-02 House raceAwaiting a verified result
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2026 · U.S. House · NE-02Results Pre-election polling average
NE-02 House race
Nebraska
Matchup in the latest qualifying poll
Denise Powell
Brinker Harding
Powell +8.0 across 2 nonpartisan polls of this matchup
Latest poll per pollster from the last 180 days, equal weight, current top-two matchup only. Polls that tested other pairings, such as pre-primary hypotheticals, are left out of the table below as well. Not a forecast — state polls are sparse and carry wider error than national averages.
Every poll counted
Recent nonpartisan polls
| Pollster | Field date | Sample | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Public Affairs ↗ | Oct 5, 2026 | 377 likely voters | Denise Powell 50% · Brinker Harding 38% · Eric Michael Foreman 6% |
| SurveyUSA ↗ | Sep 13, 2026 | 182 likely voters | Denise Powell 46% · Brinker Harding 42% |
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