Brinker Harding
NE-2What the Signal reads
Lean D
Harding is the Republican nominee for an open seat the Signal rates Lean D. The market has Harding at 8.1¢ against Powell's 93.6¢, down 2.9¢ since August 3. The polling average has Powell ahead by 3.8 points, and Powell leads 1.3 to 1 in money raised.
The market
Harding · Republican contract
8.1¢
▼ 2.9¢since August 3
This contract settles on whether a Republican holds the seat, not on Brinker Harding by name.
69,880 traded · 50,601 open. Prices are the yes ask; sides may not sum to 100.Checked 2:09 PM ET
Harding v Powell
Metric by metricThe 2026 race
Nebraska 2nd DistrictLatest poll
D+3.8
SurveyUSA, September 13.
Prior result
R+1.9
2024 general election, won by Don Bacon.
Fundraising
1.3 to 1
Raised 2025 to 2026, through June 30.