OMAHA- The first debate of the second race between Democratic State Sen. Tony Vargas and Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon drew clearer lines between the candidates than the last campaign. Both candidates punched holes in one another’s stances Friday on abortion, immigration, guns, and ethics during the hourlong debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha and the Omaha Press Club.

As in 2022, Vargas emphasized his support for reproductive rights and Bacon defended his belief that new life deserves protection. Bacon defended his stance that he has long supported exceptions to any federal or state abortion ban to protect the life of the mother if a complicated pregnancy endangers her. On ethics, the two candidates sparred about the role of outside money in the 2nd District campaign, which typically sees millions of dollars spent on outside advertising.

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