Nebraska Republican Don Bacon will not seek re-election to Congress
- On Saturday June 28, Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his fifth term representing Nebraska’s 2nd District.
- Facing internal party dysfunction and a shift to lean Democrat in the district, Bacon decided not to seek re-election in 2026.
- NBC News cited two sources, five local Republican sources confirmed, and an outlet cited three people familiar with Bacon’s retirement plans.
- Bacon’s retirement opens a prime Democratic pickup in Nebraska’s highly divided, diverse swing district, potentially shifting House control in 2026.
- Next week, a formal announcement is expected as Nebraska’s 2nd District opens, with key Democrats already running and more candidates likely to join, transforming the race.
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Rep. Don Bacon won't run again in Nebraska's 2nd District
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska will not seek reelection in 2026, CNN reports. The outlet cited three people familiar with Bacon’s plans. The Republican is expected to formally announce his decision next week. Bacon is in his fifth term representing the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District, which has become one of the most hotly contested seats in...
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Centrist Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska won’t seek reelection
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican who represents Nebraska's second district with its so-called “blue dot” that includes many…
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RINO Congressman Announces He Won't Seek Reelection
And, another one bites the dust… RINO Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has just announced that he will not seek re-election in the 2026 midterms. Check it out: BREAKING: Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) has just announced he will NOT seek re-election in 2026 So long, you anti-Trump RINO! GTFO! pic.twitter.com/NqX4xhRLc5 — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 27, 2025 JUST NOW: Republican Rep. Don Bacon will not run for reelection. A HUGE win for Republicans. pic.twi…
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