Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) officially announced on Monday that he would not seek reelection in 2026, opening up what will likely be a competitive race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. “After consultation with my family and much prayer,

Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon announces retirement from Congress after representing a swing district since 2017, joining Sen. Thom Tillis in not seeking re-election.

Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon represents a key battleground district that could help Democrats to regain control of the House.

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) announced Monday he will not seek reelection next year in his key battleground district, leaving a House Republican seat vulnerable.

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.

In an interview, the representative discusses his decision to not seek re-election after years of nail-biter wins.

Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon won’t seek reelection in 2026, boosting Democrats’ hopes of winning his purple district in the midterm elections.

Nebraska U.S. Rep. Don Bacon announce he's not seeking re-election at Eppley Airfield in Omaha on Jun 30. 2025. (Aaron sanderford/Nebraska Examiner)

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