Denise Powell
Coverage of Denise Powell in the Nexus archive.
- Unearthed posts show Heartland Dem candidate rallying in favor of child gender surgery: 'Radical as it gets'
Nebraska congressional nominee Denise Powell opposed the state's 2023 law restricting gender transition procedures for minors, urging supporters to contact lawmakers and wear 'PROTECT TRANS KIDS' shirts during protests. Social media posts from before her nomination show her advocating against LB 574, the 'Let Them Grow Act,' which prohibits such procedures for those under 19. Critics have pushed back against her stance.
- Unearthed posts show Heartland Dem candidate rallying in favor of child gender surgery: 'Radical as it gets'
Nebraska Democratic congressional nominee Denise Powell opposed the state's 2023 law restricting gender transition procedures for minors, calling it 'discriminatory and hateful' and urging supporters to contact lawmakers. She used social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok to rally support for transgender youth and protest the legislation.
- Scalise will kick off August campaign sprint in marquee Nebraska House race
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will begin his August campaign events in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a key race for Republicans. He will support Brinker Harding against Denise Powell in a district won by Kamala Harris in 2024. Scalise plans to campaign in multiple states, including Iowa, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Ohio, New York, Michigan, Colorado, South Carolina, and Texas.
- Denise Powell told supporters to read ‘fairy smut’ to cope with Trump — and now she’s key to flipping House
Denise Powell, a Nebraska Democratic candidate, advised supporters to read 'fairy smut' to cope with Trump and described being 'super into' the sub-genre. She is positioned as a key figure in efforts to flip the House.
- Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, defeating State Sen. John Cavanaugh in a closely watched race. Denise Powell is a political organizer and this win marks her victory in the primary.
- Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district
Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, a key area in the state's electoral system. The primary is to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon. The outcome may have implications for the district's representation.
- Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for top House battleground district in Nebraska
Denise Powell won the Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd District, a key battleground district in the House of Representatives. This win sets her up for the general election. The district is considered crucial in the larger context of national politics.
- Powell, Harding to face off in Nebraska House race to replace Bacon
Democrat Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska's district, setting up a matchup against a Republican candidate to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon. Powell defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh in the primary. The November election will determine the replacement for Rep. Bacon.