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Democrats running for Nebraska's CD2 talk Iran, Trump, 'Blue Dot' and affordability at forum

From the Full coverage: Nebraska's primary election was Tuesday. Here's how things shook out series

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Rep. Don Bacon announces his retirement during a press conference at Eppley Airfield in Omaha

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During the first televised forum of this election cycle, five candidates for the Democratic nomination for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District echoed many of the same key points they have over the course of the campaign to replace Republican Rep. Don Bacon.

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Candidates for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District — from left, Kishla Askins, State Sen. John Cavanaugh, Denise Powell, Crystal Rhoades and Melanie Williams —  participate in a forum hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha on Sunday.

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Photos: KETV hosts forum for Democratic 2nd Congressional District candidates

Candidates for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District — from left, Kishla Askins, State Sen. John Cavanaugh, Denise Powell, Crystal Rhoades and Melanie Williams —  participate in a forum hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha on Sunday.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Kishla Askins speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

State Sen. John Cavanaugh, center, speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

State Sen. John Cavanaugh speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Crystal Rhoades, center, speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Crystal Rhoades, right, speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

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Melanie Williams speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

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KETV hosts a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates; Kishla Askins, State Sen. John Cavanaugh, Denise Powell, Crystal Rhoades and Melanie Williams, in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

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KETV's Bill Schammert, left, moderates a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

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Candidates for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District — from left, Kishla Askins, State Sen. John Cavanaugh, Denise Powell, Crystal Rhoades and Melanie Williams —  participate in a forum hosted at KETV's Burlington Station in Omaha on Sunday.

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