WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Donald John “Don” Bacon (R-Neb.) announced on June 30 that he would retire from Congress and not seek reelection to another term during the 2026 congressional elections.
Bacon, 61, has represented Nebraska’s 2nd District—covering parts of Omaha and surrounding areas—in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017. Each of his five electoral victories was won by close margins, and Bacon has often voted against the majority of his party on a number of issues.
Most recently, Bacon opposed reforms to the Medicaid health insurance program in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” being considered by Congress.
“After consultation with my family and much prayer, I have decided not to seek reelection in 2026 and will fulfill my term in the 119th Congress through January 2, 2027,” Bacon wrote in a statement on his government website, adding that he wants “to continue advocating for a strong national security strategy and a strong alliance system with countries that share our love of democracy, free markets, and the rule of law.”…
Nebraska US Rep. Don Bacon Won’t Seek Reelection
