Full CoverageCentrist Rep. Don Bacon is done with Congress — but keeping the door open on a presidential bid
By Scott Wong & Frank Thorp V
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The Center Keeps Shrinking in Trump’s GOP
By Molly Ball
Two Races Move Away From Republicans
By Kate Plummer
Omaha City Council VP Brinker Harding jumps into Nebraska 2nd District U.S. House race
By Juan Salinas
In 24-hour span, two in GOP who split with Trump say they won’t seek reelection
By Marianna Sotomayor & Patrick Svitek
Omaha city councilman mounts bid to succeed outgoing House Republican Rep. Don Bacon
By Alex Nitzberg
Bacon and Carolina BBQ: Breaking Down Two Key Republican Retirements
By Kyle Kondik & Miles Coleman
Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon cites political dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection
By Margery A. Beck
'Someone who can reach out to independents': Political science professor talks District 2 congressional race
By Quanecia Fraser
Exits by Tillis and Bacon demonstrate Trump’s enduring grip on modern GOP
By Daniela Altimari
In exclusive interview, Don Bacon explains why he won't run again for 'purple' US House seat
By Josh Reyes & Henry J. Cordes
Will Don Bacon Be America's Next President?
By Gila Isaacson
Key GOP centrist Rep. Don Bacon will not seek reelection
By Meredith Lee Hill
Republican Thorn in Trump’s Side Announces Exit From Congress
By Sarah Ewall-Wice
Congress Nebraska Bacon
By Chris Machian
Reports say Don Bacon will not run for another term in Congress
By Matt Olberding & Kassidy Arena
No Room for Compromise?
By HILU, C, RAYMOND
Republican Rep. Don Bacon to Announce Retirement from Congress
By Reese Gorman & Alex Roarty
Don Bacon, House GOP lawmaker critical of Trump’s handling of Ukraine war, won’t seek re-election: reports
By Victor Nava
Departing GOP Centrist Has Big Decision on Trump Megabill
By Olivia Beavers
Key House GOP moderate Don Bacon won't seek re-election
By Deirdre Heavey & Elizabeth Elkind
Douglas County District Court Clerk exploring bid in Nebraska’s crowded 2nd District field
By Juan Salinas
Key House GOP centrist will not seek reelection, opening up major swing seat battle
By Jeff Zeleny & Sarah Ferris
Republican Rep. Don Bacon, a vocal Trump critic, won’t seek reelection
By Patrick Svitek & Frances Vinall
Nebraska Republican Don Bacon will not seek re-election to Congress
By Melanie Zanona & Nnamdi Egwuonwu
Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon cites political dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection
By Margery A. Beck
Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon cites political dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection
By Margery A. Beck
GOP Rep. Don Bacon, who represents key swing district, won't seek reelection in 2026
By Sudiksha Kochi