Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon announced Monday that he won’t vie for reelection next year, leaving his highly competitive seat up for grabs in the 2026 cycle.

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,

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.