John Cavanaugh For Congress

John Cavanaugh campaign touts poll showing frontrunner in Nebraska's 2nd District primary The first poll released by a candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District shows State Sen. John Cavanaugh leading among likely Democratic voters.

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

Today, marks 16 years since the federal minimum wage was last increased. Since then, CEO pay has increased by 91%.

What's the best way to strengthen worker power and secure family-sustaining wages? Get Organized.

Completely Kids after-school program federal funding unfrozen, weeks before school starts Completely Kids recovers $350,000 in frozen federal funds with help from Nebraska lawmakers, allowing continued after-school care for 3,000 Omaha students.

"The Trump administration's unconstitutional withholding of funds... hurts kids. Cuts to SNAP hurt families, businesses, and blow a hole in the state's budget. We need a leader in Washington who will stand up to President Trump's erratic behavior." www.3newsnow.com/central-omah...

Public media is under threat. Millions depend on the NPR Network every day. Silencing journalism is one way to silence truth and erode the power of the people.

Today, President Trump signed a bill into law that will eliminate $1.1B of federal funding for public media. This devastating act tipped the threat against journalism in America into a crisis.

Millions depend on the NPR Network. Now, we’re counting on you.

Donate here: n.pr/458sOhq

Tell Congress: Sign the discharge petition and give the Protect America's Workforce Act a vote. Call your rep: 844-994-4554 | AFL-CIO

The bill to restore federal workers’ union rights has bipartisan support from a majority of members in Congress!

Tell your rep to sign the discharge petition for the Protect America’s Workforce Act to reverse Trump’s union-busting executive order! act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

In this world where truth is under attack at every turn we need trusted public media. Support your local public broadcasters and support candidates who support public media.

Americans of all political stripes support unions. That’s why we have the bill AND votes to overturn Trump’s union-busting executive order. Call your reps and tell them to sign the discharge petition and bring @golden.house.gov’s Protect America’s Workforce Act to the floor for a vote.

Congress has already made several disastrous cuts to essential programs like Medicaid, ending health care for millions. Now they have continued the chaos by cutting $1.1 billion in federal funds for public broadcasting. In Nebraska, public broadcasting covers the Legislature and gives the public the transparency they need to hold their state senators accountable. Over 15% of Nebraska Public Media’s budget comes from federal funding. Losing federal funding means risking the valuable programming and essential news NPM provides for all Nebraskans. Nationally, public broadcasting is the primary source of emergency weather alerts in rural areas, further risking lives from floods like in Texas, and putting Nebraskans in danger from severe weather like tornadoes. Deep cuts will also threaten programs like “Sesame Street” that teach our children values and manners. I am strongly opposed to funding cuts for public broadcasting, and will support the restoration of these funds.

I am strongly opposed to funding cuts for public broadcasting, and will support the restoration of these funds.

CODA: Sen. John Cavanaugh on family legacy, his time as a public defender & Amor Towles EXCLUSIVE: "We need to stand up and have strong advocates on these policy issues"

More from my interview with Omapod. Talked about family, public service, and my favorite books. www.omapod.com/p/coda-sen-j...

Check out Part I here: www.omapod.com/p/senator-jo...
And Part II here: www.omapod.com/p/part-ii-se...

The Federal Government Is Retreating From Student Lending President Trump’s tax-and-spending law includes new restrictions on how much students can borrow and how they repay, as Republicans try to force colleges to curb their prices.

"the changes will price out middle-class families and reduce access to careers"
“Congress has never removed benefits from existing borrowers like this,” said Betsy Mayotte, president of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors.
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...

John Cavanaugh walking in the Heartland Pride Parade

A truck with a John Cavanaugh for Congress sign on the side. In the background is the Omaha skyline.

A woman in a tie dyed T-shirt wears rainbow balloons.

Group photo of Cavanaugh volunteers after the parade.

Had a great time at Heartland Pride today! 🏳️‍🌈

I wrote an opinion piece in the World-Herald today about why Trump's "big beautiful bill" is bad. Check it out. omaha.com/opinion/colu...

Op-ed: I'm running for Don Bacon's seat. He's wrong about Trump's budget bill State Sen. John Cavanaugh, a Democrat running to succeed Don Bacon as the congressman from Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, writes in opposition to Bacon's support of the Big Beautiful Bill

This Congress cares more about billionaires than regular people. We need to stop letting special interests control Congress.

It’s time to take back the People's House.

omaha.com/opinion/colu...

Thanks to everyone who came out to walk with us in the Ralston Independence Day Parade!

This bill is about tax massive tax cuts for billionaires at the expense of everyday Americans. #NE02

Today, the House passed the Billionaire Bailout Bill. “While everyday Nebraskans struggle with healthcare costs, Republicans in Congress are gutting Medicaid and handing out tax breaks to their largest donors. This is not leadership - it’s economic sabotage. It’s time to change Congress.” – Sen. John Cavanaugh

Congress just passed a huge tax break for billionaires while gutting Medicaid and taking healthcare away from millions of Americans. It's time to change Congress. #NE02

Stop the Billionaire Bailout Bill

Thank you to the Saunders County Democrats for having me speak at your meeting lastnight, and thank you to Fariner Bakery owners Jared and Damie for a great night.

I had a great meal at BW’s Pub and Grill with Bart.

Congress just proved why it is so broken -- Trump and Senate Republicans advanced their “Big Beautiful Bill” with JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote. This means $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, and 10.6 million people would lose their Medicaid coverage. Those are cuts to health care for children, cuts to nursing homes, and cuts that threaten Nebraska hospitals – all to pay for even more tax breaks for the very wealthy. Not on my watch. It’s why I’m running for Congress. I’ll lower the costs of healthcare and support tax relief that helps working families and small businesses. It’s time to end the chaos in Washington and get things back in balance for working families here in Nebraska.

Senate Republicans just cut health care from millions of Americans. Not on my watch. It's time to end the chaos in Washington and get things back in balance for working families here in Nebraska. #NE02

John Cavanaugh for Congress NE-02 Rating Changes Old Rating New Rating Cook Political Report Toss-Up Leans Dem Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball Toss-Up Leans Dem

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Two major national publications have just changed the rating for #NE02 from Toss-Up to Leans Democratic.

John Cavanaugh continues to gain momentum since launching his campaign for Congress in front of a crowd of hundreds of supporters last week.

Our first reporting deadline of the campaign is hours away! Donate by midnight tonight and help us build on our momentum. secure.actblue.com/donate/cavan...

Image of Sen. John Cavanaugh and family speaking to crowd at his campaign kickoff.

It’s been an eventful week! Today is our first fundraising deadline of the campaign. And with the news that this will now be an open seat, the momentum is on our side! Make a donation to the campaign today and help continue the momentum!

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John Cavanaugh for Congress Statement on Reported Bacon Retirement I thank Rep. Bacon for his decades of service to this country, and wish him well in his retirement. The people of Nebraska’s 2nd District know it’s time for a change, time to lower costs for working families, and time to send a proven leader to Congress who can end the chaos. The people know that I won’t play politics but will take action to improve the lives of Nebraskans, like I’ve done in the state legislature. I am in awe of the support I have received from Nebraskans and appreciate their confidence in my ability to represent them in Congress. I look forward to building on this momentum and earning the support of voters across the district because they know I will protect Medicare and Social Security, expand access to healthcare, and support tax cuts for Nebraska families, not billionaires.

Statement from John Cavanaugh on reports of Don Bacon's decision to not seek re-election.

Nebraska commission approves emergency medical cannabis regulations • Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission approved emergency regulations to soon begin accepting medical cannabis applications.

“To disallow by regulation what is clearly allowed by statute is a slap in the face to the patients and families who need this medicine and the voters of Nebraska who approved it by an overwhelming majority."

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A packed house at @johncavanaugh.org's campaign kickoff last night! Elected officials, volunteers, and supporters all came together to support John in his bid to represent the voters of #NE02.

Check out the coverage: www.3newsnow.com/central-omah...

Learn more at www.johncavanaugh.org

John Cavanaugh and his family stands on stage at his kickoff event

Senator Ashlei Spivey introduces Senator John Cavanaugh.

The crowd applauds during John Cavanaugh's speech.

The crowd watches on as Sen. Cavanaugh speaks.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the kickoff last night! It was amazing to see all of you there. We've got a lot of work to do, but with your help we will send John Cavanaugh to Congress to stand up for all of us!

Signs on a table which say John Cavanaugh for Congress.

Join us tonight for the campaign kickoff! 5 PM at the Omaha Firefighters Hall, 6005 Grover St. See you soon!

Don't forget! Our campaign kickoff is tonight starting at 5 PM at the Firefighters Hall on 60th & Grover! See you tonight!

In the Legislature I fought against and stopped a total abortion ban, and I have been a leader in the fight against every attempt to further restrict abortion in the past five years. In Congress, I will protect abortion rights and reproductive rights.

It has been three years since the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade. Trump's Supreme Court stripped away reproductive rights and access to abortion.