LINCOLN- Don Bacon, the three-term 2nd District congressman, is considering running for governor as current Governor Pete Ricketts faces term limits. He has recently made trips from his Omaha district into western Nebraska with high-profile stops and media events throughout the state. Bacon noted he will be focusing on property taxes for farmers and ranchers.
Bacon said he intends to be 'very cautious' about making a decision after having won three House elections in Omaha's highly competitive congressional district. Bacon was first elected to the House in 2016, unseating Democratic Representative Brad Ashford. Bacon's decision may open the highly competitive house seat, which will be fresh off redistricting from the 2020 census.
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