OMAHA- Newly elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson headlined a breakfast fundraiser on Tuesday in Omaha for U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a candidate expected to face an exceedingly competitive re-election race in 2024. In a statement issued by Bacon's campaign, Johnson endorsed Bacon and described him as a "common-sense conservative" and "majority maker."

At the event, Bacon thanked Johnson for attending and promised he would work to help Republicans hold a 221-213 majority in the House of Representatives. "Nebraskans are ready to do our part to again hold this seat," he said, "and I am thankful to have the Speaker's support in that effort."

During October's tumultuous House Speaker votes, Bacon supported Johnson and applauded his vision for the United States, but disagreed with Johnson's stances on who won the 2020 presidential election and gay marriage. State Sen. Tony Vargas, Bacon's likely opponent in 2024, released a statement criticizing Bacon, for supporting "the most radical Speaker in U.S. history." "It should be concerning to all Nebraskans that Bacon would embrace the support of someone who attacks women and the LGBT community and is an election denier and Trump defender," wrote Vargas.

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