US EditionNebraska Republican Don Bacon will not seek re-election to Congress
- Nebraska Republican Representative Don Bacon has announced he plans to step down and not run for another term in 2026, vacating his seat in the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District.
- Bacon's retirement follows his moderate stance and criticisms of President Trump, including opposition to the Ukraine war and internal GOP divisions.
- Bacon has represented a swing district encompassing Omaha since 2017, which was won by Joe Biden in 2020 and Kamala Harris in 2024.
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spokeswoman Madison Andrus called Bacon's decision the latest "vote of no-confidence for House Republicans," reflecting voter frustration.
- Bacon’s departure is set to spark a widely watched and costly 2026 election, drawing considerable involvement and financial support from both major political parties.
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Nebraska US Rep. Don Bacon Won’t Seek Reelection
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Donald John “Don” Bacon (R-Neb.) announced on June 30 that he would retire from Congress and not seek reelection to another term during the 2026 congressional elections. Bacon, 61, has represented Nebraska’s 2nd District—covering parts of Omaha and surrounding areas—in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017. Each of his five electoral victories was won by close margins, and Bacon has often voted against the majority …
Nebraska US Rep. Don Bacon Won’t Seek Reelection - The Thinking Conservative
U.S. Rep. Don Bacon announced that he would retire from Congress and not seek reelection to another term during the 2026 congressional elections. The post Nebraska US Rep. Don Bacon Won’t Seek Reelection appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
GOP Rep. Bacon of Nebraska cites dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection
Rep. Bacon recently indicated he was considering retiring, saying he wanted to spend more time with family. But when pressed, he acknowledged that divisions within his own party contributed to his decision.
Key House GOP moderate Don Bacon won’t seek re-election
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A House GOP centrist from a key battleground district, Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., announced Monday that he will not seek re-election next year. “After 30 years in the Air Force and 10 years in Congress, it’s time to spend my future with the love of my life, our four kids, and our wonderful grandchildren. Thank you, Nebraska!” Bacon announced Monday. Bacon’s announcement comes as Congress works overtime …
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