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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

May 12, 2026 Nebraska Democratic Party State Primary

Candidates for Member Of The U.S. House Of Representatives District Two, Nebraska

Van Argyrakis

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John Cavanaugh

►Websitewww.johncavanaugh.org

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Crystal Rhoades - D

►Websitecrystal4congress.com/

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Kishla Askins - D

►Websitewww.kishlaforcongress.com

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Denise Powell - D

►Websitedeniseforcongress.org/

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James Leuschen - D

►Websitewww.jamesleuschen.com

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Melanie Williams - D

►Websitewww.melaniewilliamsforcongress.com/

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Voting and Election Reform

Gerrymandering

Government Corruption and Ethics

Campaign Contributions, Limits & Citizens United Case

US House and Senate Term Limits

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Trade

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Housing & Communities

Housing

Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports

Cost of Living

Labor, Wages & Unions

Worker Rights and Benefits

Wages

Health & Medical

Medicare

Healthcare

Rural Health Care

Women's Health & Reproduction

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

Mental Health

Medicaid

Generic Drugs

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Community Colleges

School Budgets

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Courts, Laws & Justice

Supreme Court

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Family

Child Care

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Marijuana

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

National Security

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Innovation

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

Veterans Administration (VA)

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Seniors & Aging of Population

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+