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The Trump economy is terrible. The cost of living continues to rise for all of us and America is creating fewer jobs. To make life more affordable,&nbsp;I’ll fight Trump’s crazy tariffs, which are killing Nebraska’s farmers, and work to stop Trump’s greed and corruption so that the very wealthy pay their fair share.Trump’s attacks on Medicaid and Obamacare are eliminating health care coverage for millions. My day one priority will be reversing the Trump healthcare cuts. I’ll fight against&nbsp;Trump’s war on science, research, and vaccinations. I’ll also stand up to Big Pharma, work to lower the cost of prescription drugs, and fight to restore reproductive freedom.

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<h4>From recent high school graduates to parents in their 30s, young people are struggling to get ahead and Congress needs to stand up to billionaires and big corporations and build an economy that works for young people.&nbsp; </h4><h4>My wife and I moved back to Omaha after school because we always knew this was where we wanted to raise our family. It’s a great place to grow up, but costs are getting out of control and fewer people are finding opportunities here. We must give Nebraska’s next generation their shot at the Good Life. I’ll do that by prioritizing… </h4><h4>Housing you can afford:</h4><ul><li>Increasing the supply of housing by cutting red tape – so that we lower costs for renters and buyers.</li><li>Fighting to pass legislation to prevent large out-of-state private equity companies from buying up more Nebraska homes, which has kept first-time home buyers out of the market and led to higher rent costs.</li><li>Supporting federal legislation to help first-time homebuyers with tax credits, and I have fought for down payment assistance in the legislature.</li><li>Supporting federal protections to guarantee fair housing and crack down on discrimination in housing based on things like gender, age, race, and ethnicity.&nbsp; </li></ul><h4>Healthcare you can afford:</h4><ul><li>Trump’s healthcare cuts mean that on average, healthcare costs have doubled for Nebraskans who purchase their insurance on the marketplace. I’ll fund the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace and support the tax credits in Obamacare so that people who don’t get insurance through their employer have a chance to purchase insurance at a rate they can afford.</li><li>I have introduced legislation in the legislature to give people who saw their health insurance costs go up in 2026 because of Republicans’ changes to the ACA, a tax credit to cover the difference.&nbsp;</li><li>Opposing Medicaid cuts that later this year will eliminate health coverage for 8,000 Nebraskans in the Omaha area, many of which are young people. I’ll reverse these cuts in Congress.</li><li>Addressing the root cause of rising healthcare costs: Trump’s tariffs are driving up the cost of medical equipment. Big Pharma companies keep raising drug costs, and Congress refuses to take real action. I’ll fight to lower these costs and fix our system. </li></ul><h4>Raising Kids is Way Too Expensive:</h4><ul><li>In the State Legislature, I successfully ended the state’s sales tax on diapers.</li><li>Expanding the federal child tax credit and giving families thousands of dollars back in their pocket each month. I’ve supported legislation to do this at the state level.&nbsp;</li><li>I’ve put four kids through daycare and I know how it squeezes family’s budgets. I’ve co-sponsored legislation in the legislature to give tax credits for child care costs.&nbsp;</li><li>Helping stop the Trump Administration from eliminating the Department of Education, which threatens student loans and Pre-K. </li></ul><h4>Good-paying jobs:</h4><ul><li>Working alongside unions to develop apprenticeship opportunities to help more Nebraskans get into good-paying union jobs.</li><li>Bringing federal dollars back to Nebraska to spur infrastructure and investment, bringing in new jobs and opportunities.</li><li>Supporting minimum wage increases, just like I have in the state legislature, so that all workers are able to take home a bit more each month.</li><li>Supporting private-public partnerships that bring and keep jobs in all sorts of industries.</li><li>Cutting taxes for working Nebraskans. I’ve done that in the legislature and I’ll do it in Congress. </li></ul><h4>Bottom line: To tackle the affordability crisis, we’ve got to lower everyday costs by repealing Trump’s tariffs and boldly address the big costs, like housing and healthcare, so that young people can get ahead. I’m refusing corporate PAC money and won’t trade stocks in Congress, so you can count on me to fight for workers — not corporate interests or ultra-wealthy donors. </h4>

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John Cavanaugh is a two-term Nebraska State Legislator from Omaha. John has fought the MAGA right in the legislature and successfully repealed the tax on diapers.&nbsp; &nbsp;In Congress, he’ll fight Trump and defend Democratic values. John and his wife Kakie have four children who attend Omaha Public Schools.He is a graduate of Creighton Prep High School, received a BA degree from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and earned a JD and Master’s in Environmental Policy from Vermont Law School.

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Trump and the MAGA crowd in Congress have cut Social Security and Medicare field offices and help lines. Now, they want to raise the retirement age and privatize Social Security and Medicare, which would cut our earned benefits and put people at risk. I’ll always fight to protect and improve Social Security and Medicare.

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<h4 style="text-align: center;">The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 1521, 1483 and 763</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">The UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">The Machinists (IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569; Districts 8 and 19)</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Nebraska State Legislative Board</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Congressional Progressive Caucus</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">The Sierra Club</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">End Citizens United</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Chair of Congressional Progressive Caucus</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Congressman Greg Casar, Chair of Congressional Progressive Caucus</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Congressman Jamie Raskin</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Congressman Chris DeLuzio</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Congressman Ro Khanna</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Ben Nelson, Former Nebraska Senator &amp; Governor</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Jim Suttle, Former Omaha Mayor</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Mike Fahey, Former Omaha Mayor</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Terrell McKinney, State Senator</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Ashlei Spivey, State Senator</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">George Dungan, State Senator</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Danielle Conrad, State Senator</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Victor Rountree, State Senator</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Dan Quick, State Senator</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Machaela Cavanaugh, State Senator</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Patty Pansing Brooks, Former State Senator</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Carol Blood, Former State Senator</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Steve Lathrop, Former State Senator</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Danny Begley, President of the Omaha City Council</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Don Preister, Bellevue City Councilman &amp; Former State Senator</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Tom Riley, Douglas County Public Defender</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Jim Cavanaugh, Douglas County Commissioner</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Deb Neary, State Board of Education Member</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Mark Martinez, Former United States Marshal</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Bill &amp; Nancy Hoppner</h4>

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Trump’s attacks on Medicaid and Obamacare are eliminating health care coverage for millions. I’ll fight to restore Medicaid, protect Obamacare, and end Trump’s war on science, research, and vaccinations. I’ll also stand up to big Pharma and work to lower the cost of prescription drugs. And I’ll fight to restore reproductive freedom.

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John Cavanaugh will protect and strengthen Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid and opposes efforts to enact devastating cuts which will leave seniors, children, and those in most need of health care without a safety net. Social Security is a promise that we have made to all Americans for nearly a century, and we need to keep it. John will make sure we honor that promise.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;February 2, 2026John Cavanaugh Leads the NE-02 Field in Fundraising and PollingWith 99 Days Until The Primary, New Q4 Fundraising Numbers Show Cavanaugh As The Only Candidate Growing His Support&nbsp; Omaha, NE&nbsp;– Leading NE-02 Democrat John Cavanaugh reported raising $343,000 in the fourth fundraising quarter of the year, which covers October through December. A poll conducted in January shows him with a 28-point lead in the primary. The full polling memo can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rz6Z69kK5B7m_Iui94og8UsTiLkk8ZIS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE.</a>Cavanaugh’s broad support from voters and his fundraising set him apart from other competitors in NE-02’s Democratic primary.&nbsp;<ul><li>Cavanaugh is the only candidate to raise more money each subsequent quarter. Every other candidate has trended downward quarter after quarter.</li><li>Cavanaugh had the highest percentage of reported Nebraska donors – 46% of his contributions came from Nebraska, with the next closest person at 27%.</li><li>Cavanaugh is the only Democrat in the race who outraised Republican Brinker Harding.</li></ul>Cavanaugh enters 2026 with $410,000 cash on hand, 92% of which can be used in the primary election – unlike other candidates who are using large sums of money expressly reserved for the general election to pump up their disappointing cash-on-hand numbers.&nbsp;Cavanaugh said: “I’m grateful for the outpouring of grassroots support our campaign has received from Nebraskans in every part of the district and proud that we outraised Republican Brinker Harding without taking a dime of corporate PAC money.&nbsp;I hear from so many folks who are fed up with Trump and MAGA Republicans in Washington who are taking away people’s healthcare, raising everyday costs, and lining their own pockets. The investment that Nebraskans have made in our campaign shows that people here are ready for new leaders who will lower costs and stop corruption.” Cavanaugh’s fundraising is particularly impressive because his campaign is refusing corporate PAC money.&nbsp;Cavanaugh’s haul came from individuals and from from influential unions such as International Brotherhood of Electrical Works (IBEW), the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the American Postal Workers Union, Railroad Trial Attorneys, SMART-TD, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers &amp; Trainmen, and the Physical Therapy Association.&nbsp; In addition to&nbsp;<a href="https://omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/article_5a734026-3454-478a-9356-9ba1cb348d39.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">broad labor support</a>, Cavanaugh has the support of Congressman Jamie Raskin, Congressman Ro Khanna, and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, as well as an unparalleled roster of current and former elected officials and community leaders across Nebraska. He is endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;February 13, 2026Leading NE-02 Candidate John Cavanaugh Adds Congressman Greg Casar to Growing List of EndorsersOmaha, NE – John Cavanaugh’s campaign announced the endorsement of Congressman Greg Casar, Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Rep. Casar said: “John Cavanaugh is the right candidate to take back power for working people in Nebraska. By rejecting corporate PAC money and winning the support of labor, John has shown he will always put working families first, just like he has in the Nebraska legislature." Congressman Casar was sworn into office in January 2023 and serves as the Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, composed of more than 100 Members of Congress. A labor organizer and son of Mexican immigrants, he is fighting to raise wages for millions of American workers, restore abortion rights and voting rights, protect veterans and seniors, and tackle the climate crisis. John Cavanaugh said: “I’m thrilled to earn the support of Congressman Casar. I hear from Nebraskans everyday who need Washington to lower healthcare costs, stop Trump’s tariffs from raising their grocery bill, and address the high cost of housing. Americans need Congresspeople who put the interests of working people ahead of billionaires, and I’ll be honored to join Rep. Casar in that fight.” In addition to being endorsed by U.S. Representative Greg Casar, Cavanaugh is endorsed by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Jamie Raskin and Ro Khanna. Cavanaugh is also endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the Committee to Preserve Social Security &amp; Medicare, and the Sierra Club.John has eight union endorsements, including American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the Amalgamated Transit Union, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1483, IBEW 763, IBEW 1521, the UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Nebraska State Legislative Board&nbsp; and the Machinists, which includes IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569, along with District 8 and District 19.John is also supported by a long list of local leaders including former Nebraska Governor and Senator Ben Nelson, former Omaha Mayors Jim Suttle and Mike Fahey, and Nebraska State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, Dan Quick, and Machaela Cavanaugh. Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s second Congressional District. Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rz6Z69kK5B7m_Iui94og8UsTiLkk8ZIS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">28 point lead</a> in the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.&nbsp;

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;March 2, 2026Leading Anti-Corruption Organization End Citizens United Endorses John Cavanaugh in NE-02Cavanaugh is refusing corporate PAC money and will fight to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks.Omaha, NE – Today End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption organization, endorsed State Senator John Cavanaugh for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Cavanaugh is part of<a href="http://www.endcitizensunited.org/unrig-washington" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Unrig Washington</a>, a coalition launched by ECU in which candidates reject corporate PAC money, support a ban on congressional stock trading, and work to end dark money in politics. “By refusing to take corporate PAC money, John Cavanaugh is showing voters that he cannot be bought,” said End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller. “He understands that we cannot make progress on the most pressing issues facing Nebraska families, like the cost of living crisis or health care, as long as politicians are captured by corporate special interests. John is a true voice for the people, and we are proud to endorse his campaign.” “I’m grateful for the endorsement of End Citizens United,” said State Senator John Cavanaugh. "With Trump and Republicans in power, we've seen corruption run rampant in our government. And from misguided tariffs to cruel healthcare cuts—their corruption is fueling our affordability crisis. I’m ready to stand up to anyone who puts special interests ahead of Nebraskans. I won’t take corporate PAC money or trade stocks while in Congress because Nebraskans should never have to guess who their elected leaders work for. I look forward to working with End Citizens United to root out the corruption that’s making life more expensivet for so many families across our state.” Cavanaugh has written two op-eds in the Omaha World Herald about corruption. Most recently, he wrote about Trump’s <a href="https://omaha.com/opinion/column/article_a248623f-98f8-40f3-9a4a-0c6a9c350096.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">unprecedented corruption</a> and what it has cost Nebraska families, writing: “Trump’s corruption has consequences — it's adding to the affordability crisis. His greed and corruption mean that he’ll happily let corporations and other countries do as they please if it means they’ll pay up. Trump doesn’t care that his tariffs mean families pay more for groceries, electronics, and even housing.” In September, Cavanaugh <a href="https://omaha.com/opinion/column/article_3d698e9c-caa9-4d05-99f5-83f49542b094.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">announced</a> his pledge not to trade stocks while in Congress, writing: “Members of Congress shouldn’t be getting rich off information they learn in private briefings. It should go without saying that they should be acting in their constituents’ best interest, not thinking about their stock portfolio.” Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s second Congressional District. Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rz6Z69kK5B7m_Iui94og8UsTiLkk8ZIS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">28 point lead</a><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rz6Z69kK5B7m_Iui94og8UsTiLkk8ZIS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"> </a>i n the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.&nbsp;

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;November 14, 2025John Cavanaugh Announces the Endorsement of AFSCME, Now Has a Total of Seven Union EndorsementsJohn is building a broad coalition that has the momentum To Win Both the Primary and General Elections.Omaha, NE — John Cavanaugh’s campaign announced that John has earned the endorsement of an additional labor union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).&nbsp;AFSCME Political Director Brian Weeks said, “AFSCME members are proud to stand with John Cavanaugh because he’s always supported public service workers. In the legislature, he fought tirelessly for working families by leading the charge for paid sick leave and fair pay. In Congress, he’ll continue to be a champion for working people and focus on lowering costs for everyone.”John Cavanaugh said, “AFSCME members do critical work in all sorts of industries and it means a lot to have earned their support.I’m proud to be the labor-endorsed candidate in this race. Nebraska workers deserve Representatives who will fight for their ability to be a part of strong unions.”In addition to being endorsed by AFSCME, John is endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the Committee to Preserve Social Security &amp; Medicare, and has six additional union endorsements, including the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1483, IBEW 763, IBEW 1521, the UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Nebraska State Legislative Board&nbsp;and the Machinists, which includes IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569, along with District 8 and District 19.His <a href="https://www.johncavanaugh.org/endorsements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">long list of endorsers</a> includes former Nebraska Governors and Senators Ben Nelson and Bob Kerrey, former Omaha Mayors Jim Suttle and Mike Fahey, and State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, Dan Quick, and Machaela Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh leads in two polls that have been released to the public and has raised a higher percentage of campaign contributions from Nebraska than any other Democratic candidate.&nbsp;Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>&nbsp;

John Cavanaugh Announces the Endorsement of AFSCME, Now Has a Total of Seven Union Endorsements

John Cavanaugh understands how rising costs of everyday expenses affect all Nebraskans, which is why as a state senator he has consistently opposed efforts to increase sales taxes, enact new taxes on food, and single out small businesses to pay for large tax breaks for wealthy landowners and corporations. It's why he has enacted legislation that will make necessary expenses like diapers tax-free. And it's why he opposes Donald Trump's excessive and unnecessary tariffs, which only serve to increase the cost of goods and make things more expensive for all Americans.

This campaign recognizes the real impact that rising everyday costs have on Nebraskans.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;February 9, 2026Leading NE-02 Candidate John Cavanaugh Calls Out Trump and Washington's Corruption in New Op-Ed and Video; Promising to Refuse Corporate PAC Money and Ban Congressional Stock Trading Omaha, NE&nbsp;– Just over a year since taking office, new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/02/08/nx-s1-5704312/how-the-presidency-is-making-trump-richer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">estimates</a>&nbsp;show Trump and his family have made billions of dollars off of the presidency. Trump has made this fortune by licensing his name on luxury projects around the globe, by accepting a jet from Qatar, by suing tech and media companies—and more.&nbsp; Now Trump is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tax-leak-irs-lawsuit-df70440e1a01193c7ea456d41caeb990" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">suing the IRS for $10 billion.</a>&nbsp;If he wins this suit he will be taking $10 billion in taxpayer dollars and putting it directly into his own bank account. In an&nbsp;<a href="https://omaha.com/opinion/column/article_a248623f-98f8-40f3-9a4a-0c6a9c350096.html#tracking-source=home-top-story" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">op-ed published today in the Omaha World Herald</a>, Cavanaugh writes: “Trump’s corruption has consequences — it's adding to the affordability crisis. His greed and corruption mean that he’ll happily let corporations and other countries do as they please if it means they’ll pay up. Trump doesn’t care that his tariffs mean families pay more for groceries, electronics, and even housing. We need Congress to stop Trump and hold him accountable, but corruption in Washington doesn't end with Trump. Fixing a broken system will take leaders who have the courage and proven leadership to stand up to Trump and the billionaires and corporate interests who surround him. In Congress, I will fight to ban Members of Congress from stock trading and fight for laws that prevent ANY President from profiting off of the Presidency like this. I’m refusing corporate PAC money and promising not to trade any stock while in office. It’s time to elect leaders who put their constituents ahead of their own interests every single day.” Cavanaugh is running for Congress to stand up to the corruption in Washington.&nbsp;His campaign is refusing corporate PAC donations. Cavanaugh won’t trade stocks as a Member of Congress, and will fight to ban Members of Congress and their spouses from stock-trading entirely. Cavanaugh will also support a constitutional amendment to prevent billionaires from buying our elections.&nbsp; “Corruption is an issue I hear about all of the time from voters of all ages,” said Cavanaugh,&nbsp;who has knocked on hundreds of doors and spoken to voters in every part of the district throughout the campaign. Cavanaugh’s message is resonating with voters—he&nbsp;maintains a&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rz6Z69kK5B7m_Iui94og8UsTiLkk8ZIS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">28-point lead</a>&nbsp;in the polls and outraised every candidate last quarter.In a new video released by the campaign, one Omaha voter says: “I don’t think you should control an economy in which you are benefitting from.” Another says, “In the world of Donald Trump, whoever gives him the most money gets what they want.”&nbsp;Watch&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/S7otn83pu40" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">HERE:</a><img imageurl="https://run.imgix.net/3b6b959f-b877-4cf6-9a4a-46ad47a485e4/b18f061b-9a17-4a33-aadd-2e28379e2efe/b18f061b-9a17-4a33-aadd-2e28379e2efe.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3024%2C1704&amp;w=1500" embedcode="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7otn83pu40" alt="" align="center" alignwidth="50" src="https://run.imgix.net/3b6b959f-b877-4cf6-9a4a-46ad47a485e4/b18f061b-9a17-4a33-aadd-2e28379e2efe/b18f061b-9a17-4a33-aadd-2e28379e2efe.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3024%2C1704&amp;w=1500" data-embed="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7otn83pu40">Cavanaugh has the support of State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, Dan Quick, and Machaela Cavanaugh.Cavanaugh is endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the Committee to Preserve Social Security &amp; Medicare, and has eight union endorsements, including AFSCME, the Amalgamated Transit Union, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1483, IBEW 763, IBEW 1521, the UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Nebraska State Legislative Board&nbsp; and the Machinists, which includes IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569, along with District 8 and District 19.

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John Cavanaugh has spent his career standing up for our rights. As a public defender, he ensured that every person gets a constitutional right to a fair trial. As a state senator, he has been a leader in defending reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, free speech, freedom of religion, and due process. In the face of extreme agendas, John Cavanaugh has always defended the rights of all Nebraskans.

John Cavanaugh has spent his career standing up for the rights of all Nebraskans. He has worked to ensure that every person gets a constitutional right to a fair trial.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;January 20, 2025Poll Shows John Cavanaugh With the Support of 43% of Primary Voters, a Growing and Commanding Lead in the Race for NE-02Cavanaugh leads the next closest candidate by 28 points and has more support than all other candidates combined. The primary is on May 12.Omaha, NE –&nbsp;A poll of 600 likely 2026 Democratic primary voters, conducted January 8-12, 2026, shows John Cavanaugh strengthening his already-dominant position in the race for the open seat in Nebraska’s 2nd District. Read the full survey memo&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rz6Z69kK5B7m_Iui94og8UsTiLkk8ZIS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE.</a><img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b6b959f-b877-4cf6-9a4a-46ad47a485e4/f3543318-76db-4c69-b201-116df6f76b45/f3543318-76db-4c69-b201-116df6f76b45.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1258%2C622&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="base">A survey first done in July showed Cavanaugh with 36% of the vote. John is the only candidate who has made significant movement with voters since then,&nbsp;with the support of 43% of likely voters. In order to better understand how this race is likely to unfold as voters become more engaged&nbsp;and candidates begin to invest in paid communications to introduce themselves to voters, the survey tested balanced positive profiles for each of the five candidates tested, reflecting their own messaging to this point in the race. Cavanaugh’s support rises after this exercise to 47 percent while his lead grows to 29 points over his nearest opponent.&nbsp; Cavanaugh’s gains after balanced messaging provide conclusive evidence that other candidates’ proclamations that the race will magically close once they get their message out are little more than wishful thinking –&nbsp;especially given the fact that Cavanaugh decisively outraised all other candidates in the last quarter of 2025. In early January, Cavanaugh announced that his campaign will report raising more than $345,000 in the fourth fundraising quarter of the year, which covers October through December. Cavanaugh entered 2026 with nearly $400,000 cash on hand, 97% of which can be used in the primary election and is not reserved for the general election.&nbsp;Cavanaugh said: “Whether I’m knocking on doors, at a community event, or just meeting voters while I’m out grocery shopping, I hear from Nebraskans who are looking for a Representative who can effectively lower costs and stand up to Trump and MAGA Republicans when they cheat and steal from Nebraska’s taxpayers. I’m glad our message is resonating and reaching people. I look forward to continuing to earn the trust and support of Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike. Our campaign has the momentum needed not just to win in May, but to finally flip this seat blue in November.”&nbsp; Cavanaugh’s campaign is endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1483, IBEW 763, the UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464, the Machinists, which includes IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569, along with District 8 and District 19, AFSCME, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Trainmen Nebraska State Legislative Board. His&nbsp;<a href="https://www.johncavanaugh.org/endorsements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">long list of endorsers</a>&nbsp;includes former Nebraska Governors and Senators Ben Nelson and Bob Kerrey, former Omaha Mayors Jim Suttle and Mike Fahey, and State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, Dan Quick, and Machaela Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh also has the support of Congressman Jamie Raskin, Congressman Ro Khanna, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. He is endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>

Poll Shows Cavanaugh With Support of 43% of Primary Voters, a Commanding Lead in the Race for NE-02

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;September 17th, 2025Anti-Corruption Champion John Cavanaugh Pledges to Reject Corporate PAC Money and Won’t Trade Stocks as a Member of CongressOmaha, NE — John Cavanaugh today announced that his campaign for Congress will not accept corporate PAC money. This builds on the pledge John took last week; John will not trade individual stocks in Congress, and will lead the fight to ban all Members of Congress from trading stock.&nbsp;John published this op-ed in the Omaha World Herald last week: <a href="https://omaha.com/opinion/column/article_3d698e9c-caa9-4d05-99f5-83f49542b094.html">Greedy self-dealing is destroying faith in Congress. Here's what I'd do about it.</a>In the op-ed, John writes: ​​We desperately need Congress to step up and address the challenges we’re facing here in Nebraska — homes that are getting too expensive, a strained healthcare system, and everyday costs that just keep going up. It’s hard to trust that members are really focused on those challenges when they’re so financially invested in the industries and corporations that they’re supposed to be overseeing and regulating. Clearly many members of the U.S. Congress do not share that view and we can’t just rely on members making the right decisions. That’s why I’d also support legislation to ban, finally, members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks. With Donald Trump <a href="https://www.citizensforethics.org/reports-investigations/crew-reports/trumps-term-2-corruption-by-the-numbers-more-golf-trips-more-foreign-visitors-and-more-profits/">profiting off of the presidency</a>, and selling Trump branded bibles and sneakers, Nebraskans need an anti-corruption champion in Washington to stand up to him and his enablers.&nbsp; Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s second Congressional District. Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing">21 point lead </a>in the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.&nbsp; Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>

Anti-Corruption Champion Cavanaugh Pledges to Reject Corporate PAC Money and Won’t Trade Stocks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;October 14th, 2025With a 21 Point Lead in the NE-02 Primary, John Cavanaugh Raises $200,000 Including Broad Support from Labor Unions in Q3A poll shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing">21 point lead </a>in the Democratic primary. This quarter’s haul, along with $50,000 already raised in the first two weeks of Q4 brings the campaign’s total to $380,000.Omaha, NE — Leading NE-02 Democrat John Cavanaugh announced that his campaign will report raising $200,000 in the third fundraising quarter of the year, which covers July through September. A poll released earlier this year shows him with a 21 point lead in the primary. The full polling memo can be found <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view">here.</a> John received checks from influential unions such as International Brotherhood of Electrical Works (IBEW) and the UA Union Plumbers &amp; Pipefitters Vote! PAC. He also received support from Rep. Scott Peters through the Supporting House Problems Solvers PAC. John’s campaign is quickly building momentum. In the first 14 days of October, John has already raised an additional $50,000. John is building a strong campaign to stand up to Trump, defend our Democratic values, and flip NE-02 blue. His endorsements include: <ul><li>Former Nebraska Senator and Governor Ben Nelson</li><li>Former Nebraska Senator and Governor Bob Kerrey</li><li>Former Omaha Mayors Mike Fahey and Jim Suttle;&nbsp;</li><li>Current State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, Machaela Cavanaugh, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, and Dan Quick</li><li>Former State Senators Patty Pansing Brooks, Steve Lathrop, and Carol Blood</li><li>Douglas County Clerk Dan Esch, Douglas County Public Defender Tom Riley&nbsp;</li><li>Douglas County Commissioner Jim Cavanaugh</li><li>Omaha City Councilman Danny Begley&nbsp;</li><li>Metropolitan Utilities District Board Member Jim Begley</li><li>State Board of Education member Deb Neary</li><li>Don Preister, former State Senator, current Bellevue City Councilman</li><li>Former United States Marshal and former Omaha Public Schools Board Member Mark Martinez</li><li>1998 Democratic nominee for Governor Bill Hoppner and his wife Nancy Hoppner</li></ul>Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal503-729-8755<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>

With a 21 Point Lead in the Primary, Cavanaugh Raises $200,000 Including Broad Support from Labor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;January 30, 2026NE-02 Frontrunner John Cavanaugh Announces the Endorsement of Amalgamated Transit UnionCavanaugh is building a broad coalition that has the momentum to win both the primary and general elections.Omaha, NE – John Cavanaugh’s campaign announced that John has earned the endorsement of an eighth labor union, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).&nbsp;ATU President John Costa said, "John Cavanaugh has proven himself as a partner to labor and working families across the state of Nebraska. His dedication to improving the lives of our members reflects a genuine understanding of the critical role they play in our communities.&nbsp; As our union continues to fight for respect on the job, fair wages, the right to representation, and safer workplaces, we know John will stand beside our members and all workers in the district to push for a better future. The ATU is proud to stand with John and endorse him for Nebraska's 2nd congressional seat.”John Cavanaugh said, “I’m grateful to have the support of ATU. I’ve been proud to stand with workers in the Nebraska legislature and I’ll bring that same fight to Congress. We need people in Washington who don’t just vote the right way when it’s easy, but who will actually fight alongside organized labor to improve the lives of working people. I look forward to working with ATU to invest in Nebraska's infrastructure and bring federal dollars back to Omaha.”In addition to being endorsed by ATU, John is endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the Committee to Preserve Social Security &amp; Medicare, and has seven additional union endorsements, including AFSCME, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1483, IBEW 763, IBEW 1521, the UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Nebraska State Legislative Board&nbsp; and the Machinists, which includes IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569, along with District 8 and District 19. John has more union endorsements than any other candidate in the race.His <a href="https://www.johncavanaugh.org/endorsements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">long list of endorsers</a> also includes former Nebraska Governors and Senators Ben Nelson and Bob Kerrey, former Omaha Mayors Jim Suttle and Mike Fahey, and State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, Dan Quick, and Machaela Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh leads in every poll that has been released to the public. Last Tuesday, the campaign released a new <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rz6Z69kK5B7m_Iui94og8UsTiLkk8ZIS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">poll</a> showing his lead growing to 43% among a five way primary field. Cavanaugh is running to stand up to Trump, lower costs, and fight corruption.

NE-02 Frontrunner John Cavanaugh Announces the Endorsement of Amalgamated Transit Union

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;November 7, 2025John Cavanaugh Announces Six Total Local Union Endorsements, Building a Coalition That Has The Momentum To Win Both the Primary and General ElectionsCavanaugh announced two additional local labor endorsements, bringing his total to six labor endorsements – more than anyone else in the race.Omaha, NE — John Cavanaugh’s campaign announced that John has earned the endorsement of two additional local unions; the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Nebraska State Legislative Board and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1521.&nbsp;This comes after John announced the first four labor endorsements in the race. Last week he announced support from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1483, IBEW 763, the UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464, and the Machinists, which includes IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569, along with District 8 and District 19. BLET Nebraska Chairman Adam Hausman said: “As a State Senator John has consistently stood up for organized labor and advocated for rail safety, and I know he’ll continue to do these things in Washington. John has been a true friend of labor and consistently fights for workers. Labor can trust him to keep his word and do right by us.&nbsp;All Nebraskans need someone who we can trust to stay focused on the issues that actually matter here in Nebraska. That's John, and the BLET is proud to support him in this important race.” Jerry Anderson, President of IBEW 1521 said: “John is the champion that union members, and all working people, need in Washington. He's the only person in this race rejecting corporate PAC money and promising not to trade socks in Congress, and we know from his record in the legislature that John will be with workers every step of the way. We're proud to have his back and endorse him to be the next Congressman from NE-02.”There are more than 10,000 union households in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District, and their support will be critical to winning the primary in May and general election next November.&nbsp;John Cavanaugh said, “I’m grateful to have the support of these six unions. I’ve stood with labor and working people in the legislature and will do the same in Washington. I promise that I won’t just be at your union hall during election season, but will show up and listen to you at every turn.”Democrat John Cavanaugh is building a strong and broad coalition to flip Nebraska’s Second Congressional District blue and is proud to be the first and only candidate in the race to be endorsed by labor unions. In addition, his <a href="https://www.johncavanaugh.org/endorsements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">long list of endorsers</a> includes former Nebraska Governors and Senators Ben Nelson and Bob Kerrey, former Omaha Mayors Jim Suttle and Mike Fahey, and State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, Dan Quick, and Machaela Cavanaugh. He was also recently <a href="https://www.ncpssm.org/documents/latest-news/national-committee-to-preserve-social-security-and-medicare-pac-endorses-john-cavanaugh-for-ne-02/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">endorsed</a> by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.&nbsp; State Senator Cavanaugh leads in two polls that have been released to the public and has raised a higher percentage of campaign contributions from Nebraska than any other Democratic candidate.&nbsp;Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>&nbsp;

Cavanaugh Announces 6 Union Endorsements—Building Coalition With Momentum To Win Primary and General

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;October 17th, 2025Leading NE-02 Candidate John Cavanaugh Says Trump’s $40B to Argentina Will Be Devastating for Nebraska’s Entire EconomyOmaha, NE — John Cavanaugh released the following statement following President Trump’s decision to send $40 billion to Argentina, a move that will harm Nebraska’s whole economy:"The MAGA Republicans and Trump are threatening Nebraska’s second most important crop and farmers. They’ve already savaged the Nebraska soybean industry with their tariffs, and now they are bailing out Argentina’s soybean farmers with 40 billion of our tax dollars.This bailout will be devastating for our soybean farmers and in turn hurt our whole economy –&nbsp; it threatens towns, retailers, and tax revenue. Soy is our second biggest crop in Nebraska and we are one of the nation’s leading soybean producing states, and our farmers are already unable to sell their crops to China as China retaliates because of Trump’s trade war. Argentina is a direct competitor and by bailing them out, Trump is making it even more difficult for farmers to turn a profit and is only helping China.The fact that Trump is sending billions to Argentina is a head-spinning betrayal to our farmers. The government is currently shut down over Republicans refusal to extend healthcare credits to working people. The $40 billion Trump is sending to Argentina would more than cover the health care credits that Republicans are refusing to fund. Trump is taking money out of the pockets of Americans and putting it directly into their competitor’s pockets all while increasing health care costs for working Americans. I’m running for Congress to put an end to this abuse of taxpayer dollars and actually lower costs for families and strengthen our economy."Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s second Congressional District. Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">21 point lead </a>in the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.&nbsp; Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;December 19, 2025Leading NE-02 Candidate John Cavanaugh Adds Congressman Jamie Raskin to Growing List of EndorsersOmaha, NE – John Cavanaugh’s campaign announced the endorsement of Congressman Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee and former Lead Impeachment Manager in the second impeachment trial of President Trump. Rep Raskin said: “We need John Cavanaugh in Congress because we are in the fight of our lives and John is a tough and undaunted fighter for the common good. John is the strongest candidate in this race to win a pivotal district. If and when he comes to Congress, John will be a key voice and a key vote to uphold strong democracy and freedom, promote healthcare for our people, and confront vast economic inequality and the Trump affordability crisis. I look forward to working with him in a new political era.” Rep. Raskin has represented Maryland’s 8th Congressional District since he ran for Congress in 2016 and prevailed in what was then the most expensive House primary election in American history. Before being elected to Congress, Rep. Raskin was a three-term State Senator in Maryland, where he served as Majority Whip. You can read more about him <a href="https://jamieraskin.com/meet-jamie-raskin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here.</a> John Cavanaugh said: “I’m thrilled to earn the support of Jamie Raskin. I’ve looked up to Rep. Raskin for years, and it means a lot to have his support and confidence in this race. Jamie has a real record of actually holding Trump accountable, and I look forward to bringing the same principled, thoughtful leadership to Congress.”In addition to being endorsed by U.S. Representatives Jamie Raskin, Pramila Jayapal, and Ro Khanna, John Cavanaugh is endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Committee to Preserve Social Security &amp; Medicare.As the <a href="https://omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/article_5a734026-3454-478a-9356-9ba1cb348d39.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">Omaha World Herald reported today</a>, “He's the only candidate in the crowded race to replace Rep. Don Bacon who has announced endorsements from local unions.”John and has seven union endorsements, including the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1483, IBEW 763, IBEW 1521, the UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Nebraska State Legislative Board&nbsp; and the Machinists, which includes IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569, along with District 8 and District 19.John is also supported by a long list of local leaders including former Nebraska Governors and Senators Ben Nelson and Bob Kerrey, former Omaha Mayors Jim Suttle and Mike Fahey, and Nebraska State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, Dan Quick, and Machaela Cavanaugh. Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s second Congressional District. Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">21 point lead </a>in the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.&nbsp;Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>&nbsp;

Leading NE-02 Candidate John Cavanaugh Adds Congressman Jamie Raskin to Growing List of Endorsers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;February 24, 2026 John Cavanaugh Statement on Trump’s State of the Union AddressOmaha, NE – Following President Trump’s State of the Union address, Democrat and leading NE-02 candidate John Cavanaugh said: “This was another speech where Trump lied about our economy and tried to distract from his chaos and corruption.&nbsp; In Trump’s first year in office he has invaded foreign countries, put his name on everything in sight, and raked in billions for himself and his family.&nbsp; Meanwhile because of his greed more than 100,000 Nebraskans have seen their healthcare premiums increase this year. American families paid an extra $1,700 on average last year because of his tariffs. And the price of housing and groceries continues to rise. Trump’s priority has been himself and his billionaire friends and the result is higher prices for the rest of us. I’m running because we need to flip Congress next year and elect Democrats who will stand up to Trump, defend our values, and lower costs.”Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District. Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rz6Z69kK5B7m_Iui94og8UsTiLkk8ZIS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">28 point lead</a> in the Democratic primary which will be held on May 12.&nbsp;

John Cavanaugh Statement on Trump’s State of the Union Address

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;February 12, 2026First Environmental Group to Endorse in NE-02: Sierra Club Endorses John Cavanaugh&nbsp;Frontrunner John Cavanaugh maintains a 28 point lead in the polls and is growing his coalition every day.Omaha, NE – Today John Cavanaugh’s campaign announced the endorsement of the Sierra Club. With over 3,000 members in Nebraska alone, the Sierra Club works to advance climate solutions and ensure everyone has access to clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment. Nebraska Sierra Club Political Committee Chair Sharon Clawson said: “In the Nebraska legislature John Cavanaugh has proven that he'll always side with working people over corporations when it comes to cleaning up our air and water and protecting Nebraska's natural resources. We are excited to help elect a Democrat to this seat for the first time in more than a decade, and know that John will be a partner for those of us who want to reduce pollution and protect our environment." Cavanaugh said: “I grew up attending the spring migration of the sandhill and whooping cranes in central Nebraska every March. That experience taught me to think about protecting Nebraska’s natural resources — a goal I’ve carried with me in the Nebraska legislature, where I was proud to bring together farmers and climate groups to pass a bipartisan bill to allow more renewable energy installations in agriculture. That bill helped farmers be profitable and was a win for the environment, and that’s the type of legislation I plan to work on in Congress. I’m proud to have Sierra Club with us in this fight.” The Sierra Club is the oldest and largest environmental organization in America. Founded in 1892, Sierra Club is now more than two million members strong. From securing protection for 439 parks and monuments, to winning passage of the Clean Air and Endangered Species Acts, to putting over 281 coal plants on the path to replacement with clean energy, to securing the right of every kid in America to visit a national park, the Sierra Club has a record of success and impact. Cavanaugh is also endorsed by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Jamie Raskin and Ro Khanna. Cavanaugh is also endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Committee to Preserve Social Security &amp; Medicare.John and has eight union endorsements, including American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the Amalgamated Transit Union, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1483, IBEW 763, IBEW 1521, the UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Nebraska State Legislative Board&nbsp; and the Machinists, which includes IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569, along with District 8 and District 19.John is also supported by a long list of local leaders including former Nebraska Governor and Senator Ben Nelson, former Omaha Mayors Jim Suttle and Mike Fahey, and Nebraska State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, Dan Quick, and Machaela Cavanaugh. Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s second Congressional District. Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rz6Z69kK5B7m_Iui94og8UsTiLkk8ZIS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">28 point lead</a> in the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.&nbsp;

First Environmental Group to Endorse in NE-02: Sierra Club Endorses John Cavanaugh

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;September 30th, 2025Congressional Candidate John Cavanaugh Calls Out Trump For Shutting Down the GovernmentOmaha, NE — John Cavanaugh called out Republicans in Congress who are putting their own greed and political interest ahead of the American people and shutting down the government, saying:"Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans control every branch of our government. They are choosing to shut down the government and threaten our entire economy so that they can take health care coverage away from millions of Americans already struggling to make ends meet."If Congressional Republicans don’t take action and let the ACA credits expire at the end of the year, most ACA Marketplace enrollees will experience <a href="https://www.kff.org/health-costs/aca-marketplace-enrollees-will-see-steep-increases-in-premium-payments-in-2026-if-enhanced-subsidies-expire/#:~:text=If%20they%20expire%2C%20almost%20all,enhanced%20IRA%20subsidies%20in%202024.">steep increases</a> in premium payments in 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp; Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s second Congressional District. Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing">21 point lead </a>in the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.&nbsp; Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>

Congressional Candidate John Cavanaugh Calls Out Trump For Shutting Down the Government

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;February 20, 2026 Leading NE-02 Candidate John Cavanaugh Praises Supreme Court&nbsp;Decision Striking Down Trump’s TariffsCavanaugh will continue his fight against the misguided Trump economic policies that are hurting working Nebraskans.Omaha, NE – The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's tariffs policies are unconstitutional. Reports show that Trump’s tariff policies have already cost American households thousands of dollars on average. John Cavanaugh said: “I’m glad to see the Supreme Court rise above partisan politics and finally put a check on Trump’s attempts to supersede the Constitution. While this ruling puts an end to many of Trump’s tariffs, some are able to remain in place. I’m running for Congress to stand up to Trump and lower costs for Nebraska families, and next year in Congress I’ll fight against the misguided Trump economic policies that put billionaires ahead of working Nebraskans. I also am hopeful that this Supreme Court will stand up to Trump’s other blatant attempts to take power that the Constitution does not grant the President. We can not allow Trump and MAGA Republicans to take away states’ authority to run elections or disqualify millions of Americans from voting simply because they don’t have a passport. The Supreme Court must act as a check on the President and help ensure we have fair elections this November.” Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District. Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rz6Z69kK5B7m_Iui94og8UsTiLkk8ZIS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">28 point lead</a> in the Democratic primary which will be held on May 12.&nbsp;

Leading NE-02 Candidate John Cavanaugh Praises Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump’s Tariffs

Photos: John Cavanaugh, and Martin O'Malley host town hall on Social Security

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;November 12, 2025 Leading NE-02 Candidate John Cavanaugh Is Endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus&nbsp; Omaha, NE — Today the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC (CPC PAC) announced its endorsement of John Cavanaugh in NE-02.&nbsp; John Cavanaugh said: “I’m looking forward to joining the CPC on the frontlines of the fight to protect Social Security and healthcare, lower the cost of living, and hold Trump and his cronies accountable when they cheat Americans.” “As a state legislator, John Cavanaugh has proven to be a fierce champion for Nebraskans. His long record of protecting workers’ rights and fighting to lower costs for families has put everyday Nebraskans at the forefront of his agenda,” said CPC PAC Co-Chairs Pramila Jayapal and Maxwell Frost. “In Congress, John will fight to end the Trump administration’s attack on our health care and build an economy that is more affordable for working people. We are thrilled to endorse his campaign for Congress.” John has led the primary field in every poll released to the public, including one which shows him with a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">21 point lead</a> ahead of the next closest Democrat. In addition to the CPC, he’s earned the endorsement of the Committee to Preserve Social Security &amp; Medicare, and has six union endorsements, including the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1483, IBEW 763, IBEW 1521, the UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Nebraska State Legislative Board, and the Machinists, which includes IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569, along with District 8 and District 19.His <a href="https://www.johncavanaugh.org/endorsements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">long list of individual endorsers</a>&nbsp;includes former Nebraska Governors and Senators Ben Nelson and Bob Kerrey, former Omaha Mayors Jim Suttle and Mike Fahey, and State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, Dan Quick, and Machaela Cavanaugh.John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption. John is the only candidate in the race rejecting corporate PAC money and promising not to trade stocks in Congress. Nebraska's Second Congressional District is an open seat and ranked the most likely seat to flip blue in 2026.The Congressional Progressive Caucus includes nearly 100 Members of Congress.Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>&nbsp;

Leading NE-02 Candidate John Cavanaugh Is Endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;August 11th, 2025Former Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley Joins John Cavanaugh for Social Security Town HallOmaha, NE — Former Social Security Administrator and Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley will join John Cavanaugh for a town hall focused on addressing the Trump Presidency risk to Social Security this Thursday, August 14th.&nbsp;As the Trump Administration continues making cuts to Social Security that make it harder for hardworking Americans to access their benefits, O’Malley and Cavanaugh will speak out about the importance of securing Social Security for generations to come.&nbsp;The event is open to the public and the press.WHEN: Thursday, August 14th 3-5pmWHERE: CWA Local 7400, 1920 S 44th St, Omaha, NE 68105Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s second Congressional District. Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">21 point lead </a>in the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.&nbsp;Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>

Former Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley Joins Cavanaugh for Social Security Town Hall

Senator says medical cannabis restrictions could backfire on opponents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;July 28th, 2025New Poll Shows Wide Cavanaugh Lead In NE-02 Democratic PrimaryOmaha, NE — Today, the John Cavanaugh for Congress campaign released polling results that show Cavanaugh with a wide lead over the rest of the field in the NE-02 Democratic Primary. An Omaha native and State Senator, John Cavanaugh has a proven track record of standing up for Nebraska families in the legislature, and is running to fight against the Trump chaos and repeal the Big Ugly Bill. The poll shows John as the primary’s frontrunner, leading by more than 20 points over his closest rival and the only candidate with name ID over 50 percent. Cavanaugh’s vote share exceeds the total of his four other named opponents combined, and his dominant position extends to double digit leads with every significant demographic, geographic, and ideological subgroup across the electorate. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uaI1T8vq3c78EZs8_lbuy9vlFhsHAmrj/view?usp=sharing">The poll of 400 likely Democratic voters was conducted July 21-23 and the full results can be found here</a>. Karl Agne, Pollster at GBAO, issued the following statement:&nbsp; “Cavanaugh’s significant lead in this crowded primary field clearly reflects his deep roots in and around Omaha and his long record of effective public service. With John’s name ID over 70 percent and a vote total exceeding the four other challengers, he starts this race with a significant advantage. In order for any other candidate to challenge him, they would first have to dramatically increase their name ID and then consolidate virtually all undecided voters — an extremely tall task in a crowded primary.”&nbsp; John Cavanaugh has been endorsed by an impressive and diverse group of Democrat leaders including: <ul><li>Ben Nelson, Former U.S. Senator &amp; Governor</li><li>Bob Kerrey, Former U.S. Senator &amp; Governor</li><li>Jim Suttle, Former Omaha Mayor</li><li>Mike Fahey, Former Omaha Mayor</li><li>Terrell McKinney, State Senator&nbsp;</li><li>Ashlei Spivey, State Senator&nbsp;</li><li>George Dungan, State Senator&nbsp;</li><li>Danielle Conrad, State Senator&nbsp;</li><li>Victor Rountree, State Senator&nbsp;</li><li>Dan Quick, State Senator&nbsp;</li><li>Machaela Cavanaugh, State Senator</li><li>Patty Pansing Brooks, Former State Senator</li><li>Carol Blood, Former State Senator</li><li>Steve Lathrop, Former State Senator</li><li>Danny Begley, President of the Omaha City Council</li><li>Tom Riley, Douglas County Public Defender</li><li>Jim Cavanaugh, Douglas County Commissioner</li><li>Dan Esch, Douglas County Clerk</li><li>Deb Neary, State Board of Education Member</li><li>Mark Martinez, Former United States Marshal</li><li>Bill &amp; Nancy Hoppner</li></ul>Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s second Congressional District. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.&nbsp;Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>

New Poll Shows Wide Cavanaugh Lead In NE-02 Democratic Primary

John Cavanaugh campaign touts poll showing frontrunner in Nebraska's 2nd District primary

Democrats share polling in 2nd Congressional District, showing Sen. John Cavanaugh leads

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;July 3rd, 2025Leading NE-02 Candidate John Cavanaugh Says Trump’s $40B to Argentina Will Be Devastating for Nebraska’s Entire EconomyOmaha, NE — Today, John Cavanaugh, candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s 2nd District, issued a sharp rebuke of the “Billionaire Bailout Bill,” which he says amounts to “economic warfare on the people of Omaha and the future of Nebraska medicine”:“This bill—what should rightly be called the Billionaire Bailout Bill—would gut Medicaid, decimate funding for nursing homes, endanger UNMC’s lifesaving research, and threaten the future of rural hospitals across our state,” said Cavanaugh. “It’s a cruel, reckless piece of legislation bought and paid for by the lobbyists and CEOs funding the Republicans in Congress.”Under the proposed legislation, more than half of the nursing homes in Nebraska’s 2nd District could face closure or severe service reductions. The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)—a world-renowned hub for cutting-edge healthcare research—faces massive cuts, putting jobs, innovation, and patient care at risk.Cavanaugh is calling out what he describes as a corrupt bargain in Congress:“These cuts aren’t about fiscal responsibility—they’re about rewarding billionaire donors with irresponsible tax breaks. Congress is selling out our communities to the ultra-rich and sticking working families, veterans, and seniors with the bill. Our own Member of Congress just voted to strip health care coverage away from 25,000 of his own constituents – our neighbors – to pay for more tax giveaways to the wealthiest few in this country. This is corruption. Plain and simple.”Cavanaugh is demanding immediate accountability and urging Nebraskans to reject a Congress that prioritizes the wealthy over the well-being of the people:“The Billionaire Bailout Bill adds $4 trillion to the existing $36 trillion national debt—because billionaires have refused to pay their fair share for the past 50 years. While everyday Nebraskans struggle with healthcare costs, this Congress is handing out tax breaks to the donor class. This is not leadership—it’s economic sabotage. It’s time to change Congress.”Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s second Congressional District. Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">21 point lead </a>in the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.&nbsp;Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>

John Cavanaugh Slams “Trump’s Billionaire Bailout Bill” as an Economic War on Nebraskans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;January 30, 2026 &nbsp;With Brett Lindstrom Out of the Race for NE-02, The General Election Match Up Looks to Be Democrat John Cavanaugh and Republican Brinker Harding Omaha, NE – Republican Brett Lindstrom just <a href="https://x.com/brettlindstrom/status/2017208169726955811?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">announced</a> he is dropping out of the race for Nebraska’s Second Congressional District, the open seat being vacated by Rep. Don Bacon. Democratic frontrunner John Cavanaugh said: With Brinker Harding as the presumptive Republican nominee, it’s full steam ahead to the general election in November. I’m running because Nebraskans deserve a representative who will actually lower costs, stand up to corruption, and hold Trump and his cronies accountable when he sends violent ICE agents to terrorize our cities.&nbsp; Nebraskans are ready for a change and tired of a Republican controlled Congress that passes tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations while taking healthcare away from more than 100,000 people in our state and raising everyday costs. I look forward to the work ahead and to listening and learning from Democrat, Republican, and independent voters alike. With just over 100 days until the primary, Cavanaugh is the presumptive Democratic nominee. Earlier this month, the campaign released a poll of 600 likely 2026 Democratic primary voters, conducted January 8-12, 2026, that shows Cavanaugh strengthening his already-dominant position in the race for the open seat in Nebraska’s 2nd District. Cavanaugh leads with 43% of the likely vote. Read the full survey memo <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rz6Z69kK5B7m_Iui94og8UsTiLkk8ZIS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">HERE.</a> Cavanaugh served with Brett Lindstrom in the Nebraska legislature, and one of the first bills Cavanaugh co-sponsored in the legislature was 2021 LB 64, Lindstrom’s bill to repeal the tax on Social Security. Brinker Harding does not have the same bipartisan record, and has closely aligned himself with the MAGA Congress and Donald Trump.&nbsp; In early January, Cavanaugh announced that his campaign will report raising more than $345,000 in the fourth fundraising quarter of the year, which covers October through December. Cavanaugh entered 2026 with nearly $400,000 cash on hand, 97% of which can be used in both the primary and is not reserved just for the general election.&nbsp; Cavanaugh’s campaign has more labor support than anyone else in the race. The campaign is endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1483, IBEW 763, the UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464, the Machinists, which includes IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569, along with District 8 and District 19, AFSCME, the Amalgamated Transit Union, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Trainmen Nebraska State Legislative Board. His <a href="https://www.johncavanaugh.org/endorsements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">long list of endorsers</a> includes former Nebraska Governors and Senators Ben Nelson and Bob Kerrey, former Omaha Mayors Jim Suttle and Mike Fahey, and State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, Dan Quick, and Machaela Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh also has the support of Congressman Jamie Raskin, Congressman Ro Khanna, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. He is endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. ###Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>

 With Lindstrom Out of the Race, Match Up Looks to Be Democrat Cavanaugh and Republican Harding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;January 8, 2026John Cavanaugh Is Preparing State Level Legislation to Help Nebraskans Who Are Now Paying More For Health Insurance, Meanwhile Washington Republicans Overwhelmingly Vote to Keep Healthcare Costs HighOmaha, NE – Today Congressional Republicans overwhelmingly voted against tax credits that would have lowered healthcare costs for <a href="https://democrats-budget.house.gov/legislation/republicanhealthcarecrisis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more than 100,000 Nebraskans</a>. This vote is yet another example of Republicans putting the interests of their billionaire donors ahead of the interests of working people, who are being squeezed by high costs in every part of their lives.Republicans’ failure to pass the ACA credits into law means in practice, Nebraskans who buy their insurance on the marketplace saw their <a href="https://www.kff.org/medicaid/a-closer-look-at-the-work-requirement-provisions-in-the-2025-federal-budget-reconciliation-law/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">costs double on average</a> on the 1st of this year.&nbsp;Meanwhile, at the State Capitol in Lincoln, State Senator John Cavanaugh is preparing to introduce legislation that would provide Nebraskans who saw their health insurance go up because of expired subsidies with a tax credit to cover the difference.Cavanaugh said: “Nebraskans should have the chance to purchase healthcare at a cost they can afford. Because the federal government failed to get this done last year, thousands of Nebraskans have already paid a higher health insurance bill this month or decided to go without coverage. I am introducing this bill because I’ll always use the power I have to lower healthcare costs and cut taxes for working people.”Depending on the outcome of the Republican primary, Cavanaugh will face either Brett Lindstrom or Brinker Harding in the general election this November. Both have publicly said they support Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” which gave huge new tax breaks to Republicans’ billionaire donors while effectively forcing an additional <a href="https://democrats-budget.house.gov/legislation/republicanhealthcarecrisis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">8,000 people</a> in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District to go without health insurance because of cuts to Medicaid.Cavanaugh has made healthcare costs a central piece of the campaign. The campaign has released two videos highlighting the healthcare story of an Omaha voter named Jennifer. Jennifer is a self-employed musician who buys her health insurance on the exchange and needs a double lung transplant. In 2026, her and her husband’s health insurance premium increased from $690 to $2,000 a month. Watch <a href="https://x.com/JCavNE02/status/2006821774240133457?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72HLfb9bJOY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Cavanaugh also authored <a href="https://omaha.com/opinion/editorial/article_c69a0ed5-e4cc-4afb-ac82-72a895c19e81.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this op-ed</a> in the Omaha World Herald in December, breaking down the reasons behind rising healthcare costs and pledging to tackle the healthcare affordability crisis: “Health care costs are rising across the board because pharmaceutical drugs are getting even more expensive, tariffs are driving up the cost of medical equipment and supplies, and now as more people get priced out of health insurance — especially those who are younger and healthier — we are going to see health insurance costs rise even further. The expiring ACA subsidies are just one piece of the crisis. Voters here in Nebraska’s second congressional district have an outsized role to play in the fight for affordable health care. House Republicans have proven that they’ll side with Trump and big corporations over their constituents’ health and wallets. In Congress, I promise to reverse these harmful healthcare cuts and keep fighting for lower costs and better care.” Polling shows Cavanaugh has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">21 point lead </a>in the Democratic primary. In addition to focusing on healthcare, Cavanaugh is running to tackle the affordability crisis, protect Social Security, and fight corruption.&nbsp;Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>&nbsp;

Cavanaugh Prepares Bill to Help Nebraskans Now Paying More For Insurance; GOP Votes For Higher Costs

State Sen. John Cavanaugh launches congressional campaign for 2nd District seat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;October 30th, 2025John Cavanaugh Announces His “Transparency and Accountability in Congress” PlanOmaha, NE — Congress is broken and Nebraskans deserve leaders who will be transparent and accountable to them. That’s why when voters send John Cavanaugh to Congress, John will:<ol><li>Refuse corporate PAC donations.</li><li>Support a ban on Congressional stock trading and pledge not to trade individual stocks.</li><li>Hold a town hall at least once per quarter.&nbsp;</li><li>Host a roundtable for labor leaders at least once per quarter.</li><li>Host a roundtable for small business owners at least once per quarter.</li><li>Refuse to collect a paycheck during a government shutdown.</li></ol>John says, “Right now we can’t trust Washington to act in the best interest of Nebraskans. Too many of our leaders are either too beholden to Trump, or too focused on their own image and interests to actually do their job. I’ve always approached my jobs in public service as just that – a service to the public. That’s why making these promises is easy for me. I won’t take corporate PAC money or trade stocks, because voters deserve to know that I’m acting in their best interest, and not influenced by a check or my financial gain.The best part about running for office is getting to meet with and hear from so many different people across the district. I’m knocking doors already, a year out from the race, not just because I want to earn your vote, but because I want to hear from you and be the best possible representative in Congress. I won’t stop showing up once I’m elected, which is why I’m promising to hold a public town hall at least once per quarter, along with quarterly roundtables for labor union leaders and small business owners.”Democrat John Cavanaugh is building a strong and broad coalition to flip Nebraska’s Second Congressional District blue and is proud to be the first and only candidate in the race to be <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://www.johncavanaugh.org/news/leading-candidate-cavanaugh-announces-4-local-union-endorsements-first-labor-endorsements-of-race" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">endorsed by labor unions</a>. Yesterday, the campaign announced endorsement from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1483, IBEW 763, the UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464, and the Machinists, which includes IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569, along with District 8 and District 19.In addition, his <a href="https://www.johncavanaugh.org/endorsements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">long list of endorsers</a> includes former Nebraska Governors and Senators Ben Nelson and Bob Kerrey, former Omaha Mayors Jim Suttle and Mike Fahey, and State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, Dan Quick, and Machaela Cavanaugh.Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">21 point lead </a>in the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>&nbsp;

John Cavanaugh Announces His “Transparency and Accountability in Congress” Plan

John Cavanaugh launches campaign for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;June 23, 2025More Than 20 Current and Former Elected Officials Led By Former U.S. Senators Ben Nelson and Bob Kerrey announce their support for John Cavanaugh for CongressOmaha, NE — Senator John Cavanaugh announced Monday that he has received the endorsement of over twenty current and former elected officials, including former United States Senators Ben Nelson and Bob Kerrey, in his campaign for Congress ahead of his campaign kickoff event scheduled for Wednesday, June 25. The list of endorsements includes two former Mayors of Omaha and ten current or former state senators who have served with Cavanaugh.&nbsp;“I am supporting John Cavanaugh because I know that John will be able to hit the ground running and has a proven record of standing up for people in Nebraska,” former Senator Nelson said. Senator Bob Kerrey echoed his support for John because of his experience.&nbsp;“I appreciate the support of former Senators Nelson and Kerrey, and my friends and colleagues from across Nebraska who have shown their support,” said Cavanaugh, “they know that I have the experience and record that will bring real leadership in Congress, not political games.”&nbsp;In addition to Sen. Nelson and Sen. Kerrey, Cavanaugh announced the support of the following current and former elected officials and candidates: Former Omaha Mayors Mike Fahey and Jim Suttle; Current State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, Machaela Cavanaugh, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, and Dan Quick; Former State Senators Patty Pansing Brooks, Steve Lathrop, and Carol Blood; Douglas County Clerk Dan Esch, Douglas County Public Defender Tom Riley, Douglas County Commissioner Jim Cavanaugh, Omaha City Councilman Danny Begley, Metropolitan Utilities District Board Member Jim Begley, State Board of Education member Deb Neary, Former United States Marshal and former Omaha Public Schools Board Member Mark Martinez, and 1998 Democratic nominee for Governor Bill Hoppner and his wife Nancy Hoppner.&nbsp;Ben Nelson served as Governor of Nebraska from 1991-1999 and in the United States Senate from 2001-2013. Bob Kerrey served as Governor of Nebraska from 1983-1987 and in the United States Senate from 1989-2001.&nbsp;Senator Ashlei Spivey, who represents the 13th Legislative District in Northeast Omaha and Douglas County, will be introducing Cavanaugh at his kickoff event at the Firefighters Union Hall (6005 Grover Street) on June 25th from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM.Democrat John Cavanaugh is a current State Senator and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s second Congressional District. Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">21 point lead </a>in the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.&nbsp;Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>

More Than 20 Elected Officials Led By Former U.S. Senators Nelson and Kerrey Support John Cavanaugh

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;January 6, 2026John Cavanaugh Raises $345,000 in the Final Quarter of 2025Polls show Cavanaugh with a 21 Point Lead in the NE-02 PrimaryOmaha, NE – Leading NE-02 Democrat John Cavanaugh announced that his campaign will report raising $345,000 in the fourth fundraising quarter of 2025, which covers October through December. A poll released earlier this year shows him with a 21 point lead in the primary. The full polling memo can be found <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here.</a>Cavanaugh enters 2026 with nearly $400,000 cash on hand, 97% of which can be used in the primary election and is not reserved for the general election. The campaign has raised significantly more each quarter, showing Cavanaugh's momentum and ability to raise the resources needed to flip this seat blue.&nbsp;Cavanaugh said: “I’m grateful for the outpouring of grassroots support our campaign has received from Nebraskans in every part of the district. I hear from so many folks who are fed up with Trump and Republicans in Washington who are taking away people’s healthcare, raising everyday costs, and lining their own pockets. The investment that Nebraskans have made in our campaign shows that people here are ready for new leaders who will lower costs and stop corruption.” The campaign is refusing corporate PAC money. Cavanaugh’s $345,000 came from individuals and from from influential unions such as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the American Postal Workers Union, Railroad Trial Attorneys, SMART-TD, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers &amp; Trainmen, and the Physical Therapy Association.&nbsp;In addition to <a href="https://omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/article_5a734026-3454-478a-9356-9ba1cb348d39.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">broad labor support</a>, Cavanaugh has the support of Congressman Jamie Raskin, Congressman Ro Khanna, and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. He is endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>&nbsp;

John Cavanaugh Raises $345,000 in the Final Quarter of 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;October 28th, 2025Leading NE-02 Candidate John Cavanaugh Announces Four Local Unions Have Endorsed His Campaign, the First Labor Endorsements of The RaceOmaha, NE — John Cavanaugh’s campaign announced that John has earned the endorsement of four local unions; The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1483, IBEW 763, the UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumber Local Union 464, and the Machinists, which includes IAM Locals 31, 180, 602, 612, and 1569, along with District 8 and District 19. Mark Salerno, President of IBEW 1483 said: John Cavanaugh is a principled and proven leader. As a State Senator, he’s someone labor knows we can count on and someone we can always go to. John is by far the strongest general election candidate and we’re excited to be an early supporter of his campaign. Brett DeHart, Business Manager of UA Steamfitters &amp; Plumbers Local Union 464 said: John Cavanaugh is the best choice for all working people in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District. We’re supporting him early because we know he’s someone labor can trust. Amidst rising prices and constant chaos from Washington, John will be a much needed voice in Congress. He truly understands what the workers who I represent need – a strong economy, lower everyday costs, and a strong union to support them – and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to deliver. Jason Cavanaugh, Vice President of IBEW 763 said: John Cavanaugh is by far the best choice for Nebraska’s Second Congressional District. There’s a reason John is the first candidate to be endorsed by labor unions. He shows up consistently, listens to workers, and fights for us at every turn. The stakes of this next election are high and we can’t afford to send the wrong person to Congress – that’s why we are proud to stand with John. We know he’ll be the fighter Nebraskans need.Mike Helmink, President of the Nebraska State Council of Machinists said: We’re proud to endorse John Cavanaugh to be the next Congressman from Nebraska’s Second Congressional District. In the legislature, John has been more than just a good vote on labor issues. He puts in the work and is a relentless fighter for working people. In Congress, I know he’s someone labor can trust. He’s always had our backs, and the Machinists will have his back in the fight to flip this district blue.There are more than 10,000 union households in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District, and their support will be critical to winning the primary in May and general election next November.&nbsp;John Cavanaugh said, “I’m grateful to have the support of these four unions. I’ve stood with labor and working people in the legislature and will do the same in Washington. I promise that I won’t just be at your union hall during election season, but will show up and listen to you at every turn.”Democrat John Cavanaugh is building a strong and broad coalition to flip Nebraska’s Second Congressional District blue and is proud to be the first and only candidate in the race to be endorsed by labor unions. In addition, his <a href="https://www.johncavanaugh.org/endorsements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">long list of endorsers</a> includes former Nebraska Governors and Senators Ben Nelson and Bob Kerrey, former Omaha Mayors Jim Suttle and Mike Fahey, and State Senators Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey, George Dungan, Danielle Conrad, Victor Rountree, Dan Quick, and Machaela Cavanaugh.Polling shows John has a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">21 point lead </a>in the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.&nbsp;Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>

Leading Candidate Cavanaugh Announces 4 Local Union Endorsements, First Labor Endorsements of Race

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;December 17, 2025Leading NE-02 Candidate John Cavanaugh Releases New Video Calling on Republicans to Fund Healthcare50,000 Nebraskans Will Lose Coverage Entirely&nbsp;Omaha, NE —&nbsp;Today, John Cavanaugh’s campaign released a video highlighting the healthcare story of an Omaha voter named Jennifer. Jennifer is&nbsp;a self-employed musician who buys her health insurance on the exchange and needs a double lung transplant. Because of Trump and Republicans, her and her husband’s health insurance premium will increase from $690 to $2,000 a month.Watch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72HLfb9bJOY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE.</a><img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b6b959f-b877-4cf6-9a4a-46ad47a485e4/e03c6b43-32ec-4920-b0eb-1af05e4041f8/e03c6b43-32ec-4920-b0eb-1af05e4041f8.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1552%2C856&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="42.5" variant="base">John Cavanaugh said:&nbsp;Jennifer, and so many other Nebraskans who are facing serious illnesses,&nbsp;should be focused on getting better, not worrying about how they’ll pay staggering medical bills — all because Republicans would rather give tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations. I’m running for Congress because people like Jennifer need Congress to fund the Affordable Care Act marketplace so that people have a chance to purchase healthcare at a cost they can afford. Unless we elect new leaders who put their constituents' health and wallets ahead of special interests, we’ll only see this healthcare crisis worsen.&nbsp; Today, four Republicans joined House Democrats in signing a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/centrist-republicans-revolt-signing-petition-force-vote-obamacare-fund-rcna249693" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">petition</a>&nbsp;forcing Speaker Johnson to hold a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. The ACA funding bill is not expected to come to the floor before January, meaning the ACA healthcare funding will lapse for an estimated 22 million Americans who get their health insurance through the marketplace.&nbsp; In addition, Nebraska Republicans are implementing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/medicaid-work-requirements-oz-nebraska-d5a9162ede90c95e06bd45d6b7e16f8a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trump’s Medicaid cuts</a>&nbsp;earlier than required. The workforce requirements are<a href="https://www.kff.org/medicaid/a-closer-look-at-the-work-requirement-provisions-in-the-2025-federal-budget-reconciliation-law/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;not expected to bring a meaningful amount of Nebraskans into the workforce</a>, but will instead add a paperwork burden to low income families who are already working.&nbsp;The combined result is that an estimated&nbsp;<a href="https://democrats-budget.house.gov/legislation/republicanhealthcarecrisis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">50,000 people in Nebraska and 16,000 people in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District will lose healthcare coverage entirely.</a>&nbsp;Thousands more will see their costs rise, and struggle to pay for insurance amidst growing unemployment and high everyday costs. Democrat John Cavanaugh has made healthcare a focus of his congressional campaign. In an&nbsp;<a href="https://omaha.com/opinion/column/article_1b4c6a72-4d42-439d-828c-5ca21102b90d.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October op-ed</a>&nbsp;in the Omaha World Herald, John called attention to the rising costs.&nbsp; Polling shows John has a&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn_BFPtvPp032rwnKlJNqdlpptT_glIL/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">21 point lead&nbsp;</a>in the Democratic primary. In addition to focusing on healthcare, John is running to tackle the affordability crisis, protect Social Security, and fight corruption.&nbsp;Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>&nbsp;

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;October 31, 2025 Cavanaugh Slams Trump for Bad Trade Deal With ChinaOmaha, NE – John Cavanaugh, Democrat running for Congress in Nebraska’s 2nd District, today slammed President Donald Trump for the bad trade deal he claims to have negotiated with China.According to press reports, Trump gave China greater access to American technology and agreed to lower tariffs, in exchange for China buying more soybeans and suspending export controls on rare earth materials. China had already been buying soybeans before Trump’s tariffs war. Soybean sales were only on pause because of the tariffs Trump put in place.= Cavanaugh said, “Once again Trump got rolled by Chinese leader Xi Jinping and played games with tariffs that are hurting our economy and raising the cost of living for all Americans. If I’m elected to Congress, I will support legislation to repeal Trump’s global tariffs and reassert congressional responsibility for tariffs, like the Senate voted to do yesterday.” &nbsp;&nbsp; Cavanaugh also went after President Trump for his $40 billion dollar bailout of Argentina and said it would “hurt the Nebraska economy by flooding the market with Argentinian beef instead of Nebraska beef, hurting our ranchers and Nebraska’s economy.” State Senator Cavanaugh leads in two polls that have been released to the public and has raised a higher percentage of campaign contributions from Nebraska than any other Democratic candidate.&nbsp;Media Contact&nbsp;Katie Bartizal<a href="mailto:katie@johncavanaugh.org">katie@johncavanaugh.org</a>&nbsp;

Cavanaugh Slams Trump for Bad Trade Deal With China

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