Omaha City Council Vice President Brinker Harding says he will run for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District seat.Harding shared the news Tuesday morning in a release after previously stating that the decision was under consideration.

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

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

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.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon will not seek re-election in 2026. While the announcement wasn’t a total surprise, with the news of Monday’s expected announcement trickling out Friday night, the congressman still got choked up as he made it official Monday morning at Eppley Airfield, his family standing behind him.

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) announced 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