OMAHA- The unique special election that occurred in late June sparked fundraising in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District, making the race for dollars almost as important as the votes.

In the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District race, donations hint that the Bacon-Vargas race remains the most competitive race heading into November.

In the 2nd District, incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., outraised State Sen. Tony Vargas of Omaha by June 30, $2.72 million to $1.64 million, campaign finance reports show.

Bacon reported spending $1.64 million through June. Vargas reported having spent $1.11 million over the same span.

Bacon has already seen more than $800,000 in outside money from police and firefighter SuperPACs come his way.

A progressive outside group, Unrig Our Economy, has pledged more than $1 million in outside spending against Bacon.

Vargas has also been identified by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for its “Red-to-Blue” program, targeted at GOP-held swing districts that Democrats want to gain.

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