Omaha City Councilman Announces Campaign for Congress

Omaha City Councilman announces campaign for Congress

A longtime Omaha city councilmember announced his campaign to represent Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.

In exclusive interview_ Don Bacon explains why he won't run again for 'purple' US House seat

On election night last November after winning another hard-fought battle in the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District, Don Bacon was exhausted, feeling as if he had just “crawled over the finish line.” Such is life in one of the nation’s most “purple” congressional districts, where neither party enjoys an overriding advantage and a political dogfight is virtually guaranteed. But after nearly a decade of running, winning and serving in Nebraska’…

Omaha Councilman Brinker Harding launches campaign for 2nd Congressional District

Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding announced Tuesday he will run for congress, seeking to replace Rep. Don Bacon in the 2nd District.

Omaha City Council VP Brinker Harding jumps into Nebraska 2nd District U.S. House race • Nebraska Examiner

Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding is the first Republican to announce a bid on the GOP side after U.S. Rep. Don Bacon confirmed Monday he would not seek reelection in 2026. (Courtesy of Harding campaign) LINCOLN — Republican Omaha City Council Vice President Brinker Harding jumped into Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District race Tuesday to be the GOP nominee.  “I’m running for Congress to make America more like its heartland,” Harding said. “…

Bacon warns GOP not to stray too far right with 2nd district candidate

As Congressman Don Bacon formally announced his retirement Monday, he reminded fellow Omaha-area Republicans that whoever they nominate to succeed him will need to run in one of the nation's most "purple" congressional districts.

Omaha councilman reportedly considering Congressional run

Omaha City Council member Brinker Harding will announce Tuesday if he will run for the 2nd Congressional District seat currently held by outgoing Congressman Don Bacon.