Past Campaign
U.S. Representative (Nebraska, District 2)
Primary election
Past campaign details are available on the full race page.
Brinker Harding's campaign has reported raising $2,034,386 and spending $963,618 to the Federal Election Commission.
Brinker Harding is a fourth-generation Omahan, husband to Rebecca and father to Elizabeth and Grace, a business leader, and Omaha City Councilman representing District 6 (serving since 2017). From 1995–2000 he served as Chief of Staff and Director of Economic Development to Omaha Mayor Hal Daub. He is the Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District in 2026.
Brinker Harding has a recorded position on 10 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Supports passing year-round E-15 ethanol to lower gas prices and support Nebraska agriculture.
“Pass year-round E-15 to help lower gas prices and support Nebraska agriculture”
brinkerharding.comAs of August 2026
Harding's central campaign theme is making life affordable: he pledges to grow the economy, increase wages, keep inflation in check, and pass year-round E-15 to lower gas prices and support Nebraska agriculture.
“In Congress, I will fight to make America more affordable and make Congress accountable to the people it serves.”
brinkerharding.comAs of August 2026
Harding supports passing nationwide Voter ID to ensure only American citizens can vote.
“Pass nationwide Voter ID to ensure only American citizens can vote”
brinkerharding.comAs of August 2026
Vows to stand up to career politicians, crack down on waste and fraud, and make government truly accountable to the people.
“Stand up to career politicians, crack down on waste and fraud, and make government truly accountable to the people”
brinkerharding.comAs of August 2026
Harding pledges to take on Big Pharma and Big Insurance so Americans pay the same low prescription-drug prices as other developed countries, to protect Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, and to make healthcare - including IVF - more accessible and affordable for Nebraska families.
“Take on Big Pharma and Big Insurance to guarantee Americans pay the same low prices for prescription drugs as other developed countries”
brinkerharding.comAs of August 2026
Harding supports deporting criminal illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes and promotes body cameras and identifiable uniforms for ICE agents; he says safety-net programs should be protected for citizens, veterans, the elderly and disabled - not illegal immigrants or able-bodied adults.
“Deport criminal illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes”
brinkerharding.comAs of August 2026
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