Congresswoman-elect Denise Powell, winner of the midterm race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, shared a message to voters disappointed by Democrat losses in state and federal races. “Making progress, it’s sort of a long-term play,” said Powell the day after her victory over Republican Brinker Harding. “If we can just find some common ground somewhere and start chipping away at the things that matter to the people of this state, we’ll keep making progress slowly but surely.” Powell also pointed to several down ballot wins for Democrats in the state, citing several Legislative races and the victory of Mark Martinez for Douglas County Sheriff. Powell, a communications and political consultant, was the only non-Republican candidate to win on election night for a statewide or federal office.
