OMAHA- As November approaches Rep. Don Bacon and State Sen. Tony Vargas continue the campaign parade as each focuses on funding.

Rep. Don Bacon ended the second quarter on June 30 with nearly $1.17 million in the bank, compared with Vargas’ $532,526.

Bacon has held the advantage when it comes to fundraising and spending, with $2.7 million raised and $1.7 million spent since January 2021. Vargas has raised a total of $1.6 million and spent $1.1 million since launching his campaign in July 2021.

Bacon acknowledged the importance of the race saying, "Nebraska’s 2nd District is one of the tightest in the nation and remains ground zero in the battle for control of the House.”

In the previous quarter, Tony Vargas outraised Bacon. Vargas raised nearly $144,000 more than Bacon. However, Bacon still outspent Vargas by about $51,000.

Vargas still has time to raise funds and has a strong showing at $532,526, but UNO political science professor Randall Adkins says that number will have to continue to increase to beat Incumbent Don Bacon.

Adkins said the fact that Vargas raised more money than Bacon this quarter shows Vargas is a viable candidate.

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