{
  "id": 2578075,
  "title": "This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/this-rare-nebraska-district-backed-harris-but-sent-a-republican-to-2578075",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T12:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/trump-omaha-nebraska-congress-strict-blue-dot-midterms-83d612c000e576b4c0737f28cfd6827c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Nebraska's second congressional district, a rare occurrence has taken place. Despite the district's strong Republican leanings, backing Donald Trump in three consecutive elections, it has surprisingly chosen to support a Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, in the past two years. This anomaly has left many wondering if Democrats can break through in this predominantly conservative region. The district, which spans Omaha's rapidly growing Democratic-leaning metro area and its more traditional, conservative suburbs, is one of just eight in the nation to achieve such a feat. The race for this open seat between Republican incumbent Don Bacon and Republican city councilmember Brinker Harding on one side, and Democratic activist Denise Powell on the other, has become a focal point of national attention. Amidst the campaign efforts, former President Trump has been actively involved, organizing a Republican midterm convention in Dallas and frequently visiting key districts. His influence, despite his low approval ratings and the ongoing Iran conflict, remains a significant force in shaping the upcoming midterms.",
  "summary": "OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — “Do they still like Trump in Nebraska? I think so,” the president said during a recent event in Washington.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nebraska's 2nd district leans Republican but voted for Harris.",
    "District is one of 8 in US to back Democratic presidential nominee.",
    "Midterm race between Bacon, Harding, and Democratic activist Powell."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/this-rare-nebraska-district-backed-harris-but-sent-a-republican-to",
        "published": "2026-08-22T12:29:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Nebraska school district asks police to stop using shock gloves on students",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/nebraska-school-district-asks-police-to-stop-using-shock-gloves-on",
        "published": "2026-08-22T14:00:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}