Democrats Favored to Flip Nebraska House Race

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…

Key GOP retirement boosts Democrats’ chance of taking back the House

Rep. Don Bacon, one of just a few moderate Republicans in the House, announced on Monday that he will not run for reelection. That decision cracks open one of the party’s most vulnerable ...

Bacon and Carolina BBQ: Breaking Down Two Key Republican Retirements

Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon announces retirement at end of 2026 term

Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon announced that he's retiring at the end of his term at a press conference Monday morning.

With 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.