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Rep. Don Bacon mulls presidential aspirations, GOP losses, Hegseth impeachment
Rep. Don Bacon listens to speakers at the Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Rep. Don Bacon speaks with reporters during a press conference with Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, in Omaha on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.
Rep. Don Bacon announces his retirement during a press conference at Eppley Airfield in Omaha on June 30, 2025. In a discussion with reporters this week, Bacon said he has not ruled out a bid for president but would prefer backing another traditional Republican.
Rep. Don Bacon speaks during a press conference with Brinker Harding in Omaha on Oct. 28. In a discussion with reporters this week, he commended Harding for running, but said the environment created "an impossible climb uphill for him."
Rep. Don Bacon, in a wide-ranging discussion with reporters this week, discussed possibly running for president and said he would prefer backing another traditional Republican, but he hasn't ruled out a bid.
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U.S. Rep. Don Bacon sat down with the Omaha World-Herald's Josh Reyes.
A combination of Republican foresight and deep-seated challenges for the state's Democrats contributed to Nebraska's partial blue wave experience.
Retiring Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon praised Republican Brinker Harding's campaign in CD2 while criticizing Democratic nominee Denise Powell.
The five-term Nebraska Republican said he is eyeing a supporting role in a 2028 presidential campaign, hoping to elect a Republican in the Ron…
U.S Rep. Don Bacon attends an election night watch party at the Beardsmore Event Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Bellevue. Bacon is retiring from Congress and has hinted at an interest in running for president.
Rep. Don Bacon listens to speakers at the Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Rep. Don Bacon speaks with reporters during a press conference with Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, in Omaha on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.
Rep. Don Bacon announces his retirement during a press conference at Eppley Airfield in Omaha on June 30, 2025. In a discussion with reporters this week, Bacon said he has not ruled out a bid for president but would prefer backing another traditional Republican.
Rep. Don Bacon speaks during a press conference with Brinker Harding in Omaha on Oct. 28. In a discussion with reporters this week, he commended Harding for running, but said the environment created "an impossible climb uphill for him."
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