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

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.

Democrats see an opportunity to gain a seat on the House of Representatives in Nebraska in 2026. Republican Don Bacon has won each election in Nebraska's 2nd district, which includes most of the Omaha metro, since 2016. On Monday, Bacon announced that he will be retiring at the end of his term in 2026.

Bacon's retirement, with a formal announcement expected as soon as next week, will give Democrats a fresh opportunity to pick up a seat in a district won by Biden and Harris.

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

Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has announced he will not seek reelection next year. The 61-year-old Bacon announced Monday that he would not seek a sixth term in the U.S.

With Rep. Don Bacon's official retirement announcement Monday, three Omaha Republicans confirmed that they're interested in succeeding the five-term congressman.

(Omaha) -- Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon has officially announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026.