👤 About John Cavanaugh
John Cavanaugh is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 2 in Nebraska’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JOHN CAVANAUGH FOR CONGRESS, is registered in OMAHA, NE, with HANLON, EDWARD listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.4M raised, $1.3M spent, and $82K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.2M from individuals and $166K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Donald Bacon.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.4M
Cash on hand$82K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 2
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Democrat · $1.4M raised
11 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
John Cavanaugh
Democrat · Open seat
Running for: Nebraska House District 02
FEC pending
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Biography
John Cavanaugh is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 2 in Nebraska’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JOHN CAVANAUGH FOR CONGRESS, is registered in OMAHA, NE, with HANLON, EDWARD listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.4M raised, $1.3M spent, and $82K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.2M from individuals and $166K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Donald Bacon.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6NE02190
OfficeNebraska House District 02
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Nebraska District 02
Primary: May 12, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026