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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE

Brinker Harding

Candidate for U.S. House · Nebraska · District 2

RepublicanConfirmed ballot candidate

THE PERSON

Background

Brinker Harding is an Omaha City Council member representing District 6, a business leader and a fourth-generation Omahan. He previously served as chief of staff and economic-development director for Omaha Mayor Hal Daub.

Roots

  • Omaha City Council member since 2017
  • Former mayoral chief of staff and economic-development director

Background sources checked October 27, 2026.

THE POLICIES

Where they stand

Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.

Sourced issue position

Prescription drugs

Supports bringing U.S. prescription-drug prices into line with lower prices in other developed countries.

Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.
Sourced issue position

Healthcare

Supports affordable healthcare and IVF access. Supports protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid for vulnerable groups while restricting benefits for undocumented immigrants and able-bodied adults.

Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.
Sourced issue position

Government ethics

Supports term limits, a congressional stock-trading ban and halting congressional pay during shutdowns.

Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.
Sourced issue position

Immigration enforcement

Supports body cameras and identifiable uniforms for ICE agents and deporting undocumented immigrants who commit violent crimes.

Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.

THE ELECTION

Ballot & sources

U.S. House · District 2 · November 3, 2026

Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.

Nebraska Secretary of State · Final statewide general candidate list ↗

The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.