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State Senator for Midtown Omaha, running for Congress in #NE02 to stand up for all of us and stand up to Trump. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cavanaugh-web
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John Cavanaugh For Congress @johncavanaugh.org · Jun 4
I'm running for Congress because the people of Nebraska deserve a representative who will stand up for working families, stand up for veterans and seniors, and stand up to Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies.

Join us today at johncavanaugh.org #NE02
John Cavanaugh for Congress | Nebraska’s 2nd District
John Cavanaugh is running for Congress in Nebraska’s 2nd District to fight for working families, protect our rights, and ensure every Nebraskan has a fair shot. Learn more about his campaign, prioriti...
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@johncavanaugh.org, a fierce champion for Nebraskans with a long record of protecting workers’ rights and fighting to lower costs for families, will fight to end the Trump administration's attack on our health care and build an economy that is more affordable. We're thrilled to endorse his campaign!
November 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Yesterday, we launched Unrig Washington and 80+ members of Congress and congressional candidates are already on board.

This new campaign is centered around three critical reforms that voters across the ideological spectrum are demanding.
September 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Thanks to Omapod for talking with us about social security at the town hall.

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Governor Martin O'Malley & Senator John Cavanaugh on the future of Social Security (live from CWA Local 7400)
EXCLUSIVE: "It is so clear that they are going after Social Security"
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August 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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More coverage of yesterday's town hall from KETV. www.ketv.com/article/cong...
Congressional candidate John Cavanaugh talks with voters at town hall
In Commitment 2026 news, congressional candidate John Cavanaugh was making his case to voters on Thursday afternoon.
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August 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Thank you to Gov. @martinomalley.bsky.social for coming to Omaha to talk about the importance of electing people to Congress who will protect Social Security.

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In Omaha, former Social Security commissioner says midterms essential to protecting program
Nebraska congressional candidate and Omaha State Sen. John Cavanaugh spoke about strengthening social security alongside the program's former commissioner Martin O'Malley.
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August 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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If I earn your trust and am elected to Congress, I’ll fight to protect and improve Social Security for the next 90 years and beyond. Both for current beneficiaries and for generations to come.

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John Cavanaugh: Here's how I'd work in Congress to protect Social Security
State Sen. John Cavanaugh, a Democrat running for Congress in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, writes about the future of Social Security as the program marks 90 years since its enactment.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Join former Social Security Commissioner Gov. @martinomalley.bsky.social and Sen. John Cavanaugh for a Town Hall on Social Security, Thursday Aug. 14th from 3-5 PM at the CWA Hall just south of 44th & Center. Event is open to the public and press. Hope to see you there!
August 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Trump's Treasury Secretary says the Trump Accounts created by the budget bill are a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security"
July 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Thanks to Beto for having this event in Omaha! It was great to be there and see so many Democrats fired up for change!
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In Omaha visit, Beto O'Rourke rallies Nebraska Dems to be 'ruthless' in pursuit of power
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke urged Nebraska Democrats to take the gloves off and fight ruthlessly to win power during a spirited town hall that drew more than 500 people
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August 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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John Cavanaugh campaign touts poll showing frontrunner in Nebraska's 2nd District primary
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.
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July 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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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.
July 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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"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...
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.
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July 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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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
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.
July 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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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...
Tell Congress: Sign the discharge petition and give the Protect America's Workforce Act a vote. Call your rep: 844-994-4554 | AFL-CIO
July 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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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.
July 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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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.
July 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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I am strongly opposed to funding cuts for public broadcasting, and will support the restoration of these funds.
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.
July 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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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...
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"
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July 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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"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.
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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.
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July 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Had a great time at Heartland Pride today! 🏳️‍🌈
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.
July 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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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...
July 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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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.

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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
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July 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Thanks to everyone who came out to walk with us in the Ralston Independence Day Parade!
July 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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This bill is about tax massive tax cuts for billionaires at the expense of everyday Americans. #NE02
July 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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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
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
July 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM