OMAHA- U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a four-term Republican representing the Omaha area in Congress, announced his re-election bid at a fire union hall flanked by a pair of Nebraska governors and a fellow member of the House. The retired Air Force brigadier general faces the state’s closest federal races and routinely draws credible Democratic Party foes in Nebraska’s most politically divided congressional district.

Gov. Jim Pillen spoke at the rally, touting Bacon’s conservative beliefs and describing him as a man he trusts. Former Gov. Dave Heineman also spoke, lauding Bacon’s daily work in a district that needs someone who can win close races. U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, a former Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, said Bacon has helped show him the ropes in the House. Bacon’s campaign estimated that more than 400 people attended the event.

Democratic State Sen. Tony Vargas of Omaha, who is running for Bacon's seat again, has criticized the duality of Bacon’s public persona. Vargas says Bacon is less centrist than he portrays himself. Vargas called Bacon “out of touch with hardworking Nebraskans.” In 2022, Bacon beat Vargas by 2.7 percentage points. Abortion and the economy are now expected to be major factors in the upcoming race.

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