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Bacon Retirement Opens Nebraska’s 2nd to Democratic Flip

5/11/2026

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Rep. Don Bacon’s retirement opens Nebraska’s 2nd District to a Democratic primary on Tuesday.
A Democratic victory would end the district’s “blue dot,” removing its swing Electoral College vote.
The district voted for Harris (2024), Biden (2020), President Donald Trump (2016), Romney (2012) and Obama (2008).
Republicans have held the congressional seat for nearly a decade, with supporters calling the area “Obamaha” after Obama’s 2008 win.

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Rep. Don Bacon’s retirement opens Nebraska’s 2nd District to a Democratic primary on Tuesday.
A Democratic victory would end the district’s “blue dot,” removing its swing Electoral College vote.
The district voted for Harris (2024), Biden (2020), President Donald Trump (2016), Romney (2012) and Obama (2008).
Republicans have held the congressional seat for nearly a decade, with supporters calling the area “Obamaha” after Obama’s 2008 win.