In the most recent Nebraska 2nd congressional district poll (National Public Affairs, Oct 2 - 5, 2026, n=377 LV), Powell (D) leads with 50%, followed by Harding (R) at 38% and Foreman (L) at 6%.
Data is synced continuously from the New York Times, which aggregates surveys from major pollsters. The table shows individual pollster results. The map uses the same 2026 non-partisan polling average and candidate-selection method as the homepage maps.
At a glance
- Polls tracked
- 5
- Pollsters
- 4
- Field dates
- Jul 23, 2025 – Oct 5, 2026
- Stages
- General election (3), Primary (2)
- Most recent poll
- Oct 5, 2026
All polls
| Pollster | Partisan | Field dates | Stage | Sample | Results | Margin | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Public Affairs | Rep | Oct 2 - 5, 2026 | General election | n=377 LV | Powell (D): 50% Harding (R): 38% Don't know: 6% | D+12% | link |
| SurveyUSA | Sep 8 - 13, 2026 | General election | n=182 LV | Powell (D): 46% Harding (R): 42% Don't know: 9% | D+4% | link | |
| GBAO | Dem | Jan 8 - 12, 2026 | Primary | n=600 LV | Cavanaugh (John) (D): 43% Don't know: 24% Rhoades (D): 15% | +28% | link |
| Public Policy Polling | Oct 22 - 23, 2025 | General election | n=594 RV | Democrat (D): 49% Republican (R): 42% | D+7% | link | |
| GBAO | Dem | Jul 21 - 23, 2025 | Primary | n=400 LV | Cavanaugh (John) (D): 36% Don't know: 29% Rhoades (D): 15% | +21% | link |
5 of 5 polls shown, most recent first. Every number is a single pollster's reported result — no polling average is calculated here. Partisan shows the source’s party flag; a blank means no partisan affiliation is marked.