Rep. Don Bacon won’t run again in Nebraska’s 2nd District

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska will not seek reelection in 2026, CNN reports.

The outlet cited three people familiar with Bacon’s plans.

The Republican is expected to formally announce his decision next week.

Bacon is in his fifth term representing the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District, which has become one of the most hotly contested seats in the nation.

His victories in 2020 and 2024 came despite President Donald Trump losing the district.

Bacon has been critical of Trump on some issues, including the Russia-Ukraine war.

But earlier this week, he praised the president for the strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

State Sen. John Cavanaugh, a Democrat, had already announced plans to run for Bacon’s seat.