OMAHA- Millions of dollars have poured into the race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a hefty sum that analysts say reflects a competitive contest.

In the District 1 race, spending has been impressive, but not up to the standards set in the District 2 race.

Republican-dominated state and given the power of incumbency, the Republican incumbents have outraised, and outspent, their Democratic challengers, overall, in both races during the election cycle.

more than $12.3 million had been spent by the candidates and outside groups for the Bacon v. Vargas race. This spending is a sign of a tight and highly contested race between the two candidates.

Possibly making the biggest difference is the outside money. More than half of money spent in the Bacon-Vargas contest, nearly $7.4 million, has come from outside groups.

A significant share of the outside money, $3.5 million, has been spent in opposition of Vargas, compared with $2.1 million in opposition of Bacon. Another $1.7 million has been spent in support of Bacon.

Top outside donors supporting Bacon are the Congressional Leadership Fund and the National Republican Congressional Committee. Top groups supporting Vargas are the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the House Majority PAC.

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