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U.S. Rep. Don Bacon sat down with the Omaha World-Herald's Josh Reyes.

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A Republican-aligned group's political advertising targeted to reach Omaha-area Democrats has sparked varying responses from candidates seeking to flip Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District blue.

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State Sen. John Cavanaugh speaks Friday during a press conference at Nebraska Democrats' Omaha headquarters, at 1102 S. 76th Ave. The Omaha lawmaker, a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2nd Congressional District, said ads tying him to President Donald Trump are deceptive, untrue and an attempt to get Democrats to attack one another.

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Kishla Askins speaks during a forum for 2nd Congressional District candidates hosted by the Nebraska Young Democrats in Omaha, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Askins' campaign has argued that fellow candidate State Sen. John Cavanaugh would be vulnerable in a general election. 

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State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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State Sen. Victor Rountree of Bellevue speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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Precious McKesson, executive director of the Nebraska Democratic Party, speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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Precious McKesson, executive director of the Nebraska Democratic Party, speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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State Sen. Victor Rountree of Bellevue speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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State Sen. Victor Rountree of Bellevue speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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Omaha city council member Danny Begley speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha, left, listens to Omaha city council member Danny Begley speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

State Sen. Ashlei Spivey of Omaha speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha speaks during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha answers questions during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha listens to State Sen. Ashlei Spivey of Omaha (not pictured) speak during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha listens to State Sen. Ashlei Spivey of Omaha (not pictured) speak during a press conference at state Democratic headquarters 1102 S. 76th Ave. in Omaha, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

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State Sen. John Cavanaugh speaks Friday during a press conference at Nebraska Democrats' Omaha headquarters, at 1102 S. 76th Ave. The Omaha lawmaker, a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2nd Congressional District, said ads tying him to President Donald Trump are deceptive, untrue and an attempt to get Democrats to attack one another.

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