Former Nebraska senator Brett Lindstrom is kicking off his campaign for the state’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

As more candidates jump into the Nebraska District 2 Congressional race, the state's political parties see a chance to re-energize their bases and reassert their influence. In a one-on-one interview,

Brett Lindstrom, a former state lawmaker and financial adviser, is running to represent Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District and succeed Rep. Don Bacon.

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.

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.

The petition campaign to eliminate Nebraska taxes on property, income, inheritances and corporations is returning for the 2026 election, hoping to capitalize on recent legislative failures and rising property valuations.

Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon will not be running for re-election and will retire in 2026, a source familiar confirmed to The Hill. His district, which includes Omaha, was won by former Vice

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

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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.

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

Centrist Rep. Don Bacon, one of the most vulnerable House Republicans, said this week he doesn’t have the “hunger” for another grueling reelection campaign and won’t run for a sixth term next year.