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Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
Rep. Don Bacon, a vulnerable Republican and critic of Trump, announced he will not seek re-election in 2024, expressing interest in executive roles such as governor or president, and highlighting his desire to serve the country in a different capacity while enjoying more personal time.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
Rep. Don Bacon, a vocal critic of Donald Trump from Nebraska, has decided not to seek reelection, which is seen as positive news for Democrats aiming to retake the House in the upcoming midterms.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
GOP Rep. Don Bacon, a centrist representing a key swing district in Nebraska, will not seek reelection, potentially impacting the 2026 midterm races and increasing the chances for Democrats to flip the seat, as House Democrats are optimistic about regaining the majority.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NOTUS
Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, is expected to announce his retirement from Congress next week, marking a significant loss for House Republicans in a competitive district.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
Representative Don Bacon of Nebraska is breaking ranks with the Republican Party and former President Trump, criticizing their policies and expressing a desire to fight for the party's soul, which may lead to his retirement, potentially benefiting Democrats in his district.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Don Bacon has won the election against Tony Vargas, securing a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for Nebraska.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Moderate Republican Rep. Don Bacon has been projected to win re-election in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democratic state lawmaker Tony Vargas. This closely watched race was crucial for the GOP as they aim to maintain their majority in the House. Bacon, a retired Air Force brigadier general, has a history of winning in competitive districts, having previously secured his seat in areas that voted for President Biden in 2020. Both candidates highlighted their bipartisan efforts during the campaign.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
The wife of Republican Congressman Don Bacon received anonymous text messages warning her husband to back Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan for House Speaker. Bacon was one of the holdouts on Jordan from the GOP side, and his wife received messages threatening her husband's political career if he didn't support Jordan. Multiple Republicans faced pressure to support Jordan, but he endured a disastrous loss in his first bid for Speaker. The House remains without a Speaker, causing legislative priorities to be put on hold.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Republican lawmaker Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska revealed that he was targeted by Chinese hackers who breached his personal and campaign emails between May and June of this year, using a vulnerability in Microsoft software. The FBI notified Bacon of the breach, which was part of a larger hacking operation that targeted government officials and organizations. Bacon's support for Taiwan and criticism of China's treatment of the Uyghur community may have made him a target. He vowed to continue advocating for Taiwan and standing up for freedom and human rights. The FBI declined to comment on the matter.