More Than 20 Elected Officials Led By Former U.S. Senators Nelson and Kerrey Support John Cavanaugh
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June 23, 2025
More 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 Congress
Omaha, 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.
“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.
“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.”
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.
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.
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 21 point lead in the Democratic primary. John is running to lower costs, protect healthcare and Social Security from the Trump Administration’s attacks, and fight corruption.
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