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Democrats Favored to Flip Nebraska House Race
NEBRASKA'S 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, JUN 30 – Rep. Don Bacon cited family and party divisions for retiring, leaving a key swing seat Democrats aim to flip in the 2026 midterms with four contenders already declared.
- On Monday morning, Republican Rep. Don Bacon announced he will retire at the end of 2026, opening Nebraska's 2nd District seat.
- Bacon cited family reasons, frustration with Washington gridlock, and party divisions, especially the hard-right shift, as key motivations for his retirement.
- The Cook Political Report labels Nebraska's 2nd District as a "Republican Toss-Up," with recent reelections near 50% and voting patterns that favor Democrats in presidential races.
- Bacon's retirement opens a key battleground seat, prompting GOP scrambling and Democratic optimism for flipping in 2026.
- Looking ahead to 2026, Democrats need only a few pickups to retake the House, with midterm losses typical, and the Nebraska district's volatility further complicates the map.
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What’s next for Nebraska’s 2nd District? 4 Dems running as Bacon says 'time to come home'
OMAHA, Neb. (KLKN) — Rep. Don Bacon made it official Monday. After 10 years of serving Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, he will be stepping aside in the 2026 election. “We’ve worked four days out of seven in Washington, D.C., 12-14 hours a day,” he said. “It’s time to come home.” Bacon was first elected in 2016 and said he is...
Rep. Don Bacon won't seek re-election leaving door open for District 2 race
Monday morning, Congressman Don Bacon officially announced he won't seek re-election. He still has a year and a half left of his term. Leaving the door wide open for District 2 in 2026. Reporter Molly Hudson met with two of the candidates in a tightly contested democratic field in District 2. As of Monday night, no Republican candidates have officially entered the race. But four Democratic candidates have. Candidate Denise Powell thanked Bacon f…
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Lincoln Journal StarWith Don Bacon's retirement, Nebraska Republicans confirm interest in 2nd District race
With Rep. Don Bacon's official retirement announcement Monday, three Omaha Republicans confirmed that they're interested in succeeding the five-term congressman.
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