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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.

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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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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 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. 

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Photos: US Rep. Don Bacon through the years

January 26, 2012

Wing and base commander Brig. General Don Bacon. Tour of 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base on Jan. 26, 2012. 

JAMES R. BURNETT, THE WORLD-HERALD

January 26, 2012

Wing and base commander Brig. General Don Bacon and RC-135 pilot Capt. Daniel Therrien during a tour of the aircraft. Tour of 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base on Jan. 26, 2012. 

JAMES R. BURNETT, THE WORLD-HERALD

April 29, 2017

Rep. Don Bacon answers a question during a town hall at the theater at Millard West High School on April 29, 2017. 

CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

June 4, 2017

Gov. Pete Ricketts shares a laugh with US Rep. Don Bacon and Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert. Ricketts and Lt. Governor Mike Foley announced their re-election campaign on June 4, 2017. 

KENT SIEVERS, THE WORLD-HERALD

May 5, 2018

Don Bacon attends the Cinco de Mayo parade on May 5, 2018.

SARAH HOFFMAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

May 15, 2018

Ballot completed, Republican Congressman Don Bacon leaves the voting booth at his polling place, Wellspring Church, to vote in the primary election on May 15, 2018. 

KENT SIEVERS, THE WORLD-HERALD

May 28, 2018

Congressman Don Bacon delivers remarks at Omaha National Cemetery to honor military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018.

KENT SIEVERS, THE WORLD-HERALD

August 17, 2018

Airfield manager, Gary Kaufman, left, removes debris from a hole as community civic leaders, veteran representatives and members of the National Guard joined Rep. Don Bacon, right, on a tour of the Offutt runway, and a briefing on the upcoming runway repair project, at Offutt Air Force Base on August 17, 2018. The runway had been rated the poorest among the 18 air bases that fall under Air Combat Command. 

BRENDAN SULLIVAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

October 9, 2018

Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon speaks before President Donald Trump speaks at an event at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs on October 09, 2018. 

CHRIS MACHIAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

October 16, 2018

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon and Metropolitan Community College board member Kara Eastman, a Democrat, face off in the Omaha World-Herald-KMTV 2nd Congressional District debate with mediators Mike'l Severe, second from left, and Craig Nigrelli, second from right, on October 16, 2018. 

BRENDAN SULLIVAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

May 25, 2015

Retired Gen. Don Bacon speaks at the Memorial Day observance on May 25, 2015.

SUSAN SKINNER, WORLD-HERALD NEWS SERVICE

May 10, 2016

U.S. Congressional candidate Don Bacon gives a thumbs up to people passing the intersection of 129th Street and West Center Road on May 10, 2016.

RYAN SODERLIN, THE WORLD-HERALD

May 10, 2016

Don Bacon gives a speech after he won the primary for Congress at the UNO Thompson Alumni Center on May 10, 2016. 

CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

September 11, 2016

Don Bacon speaks during a 9/11 event held in 2016 at Hy-Vee in Shadow Lake. The event was a salute to public safety and area first responders were invited for breakfast following the ceremony.

KELSEY STEWART, THE WORLD-HERALD

October 27, 2016

Republican congressional candidate Don Bacon speaks at a Trump presidential campaign rally at Midstates Construction Products on October 27, 2016. 

KENT SIEVERS, THE WORLD-HERALD

November 9, 2016

Don Bacon and wife Angie make an announcement that its too close to call. Republican congressional candidate Don Bacon held an election night party at the Omaha Marriott hotel on Nov. 9, 2016. 

MATT DIXON, THE WORLD-HERALD

November 9, 2016

Don Bacon greets supporters after winning the 2nd congressional district race in Omaha on November 9, 2016.

MATT MILLER, THE WORLD-HERALD

January 3, 2017

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. administers the House oath of office to Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., during a mock swearing in ceremony on Capitol Hill  on Jan. 3, 2017. 

JOSE LUIS MAGANA, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

January 19, 2017

Congressman Don Bacon speaks to guests at the Nebraska Society of Washington D.C. reception at The Army and Navy Club on Jan. 19, 2017.

MEGAN FARMER, THE WORLD-HERALD

April 12, 2017

Congressman Don Bacon pets a calf alongside students from Omaha Bryan High School during a tour an Omaha urban agriculture program at the Cooper Memorial Farm on April 12, 2017. 

BRENDAN SULLIVAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

November 6, 2018

Leading in the polls, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon gives thanks to God at the Nebraska Republican Party's 2018 Victory Party on November 6, 2018. 

KENT SIEVERS, THE WORLD-HERALD

February 3, 2020

U.S. Rep Don Bacon speaks during a Republican Party caucus in Council Bluffs on February 3, 2020.

Z LONG, THE WORLD-HERALD

May 12, 2020

U.S Rep. Don Bacon, the Republican incumbent for the Nebraska 2nd District, voted at Wellspring Church, his polling place for the primary election in Papillion on May 12, 2020.

ANNA REED, THE WORLD-HERALD

October 27, 2020

U.S. Representative Don Bacon speaks ahead of a rally supporting President Donald Trump at Eppley Airfield in Omaha on October 27, 2020. President Trump spoke as part of a Make America Great Again! campaign rally later in the evening.

ANNA REED, THE WORLD-HERALD

November 3, 2020

Rep. Don Bacon and supporters wave signs at the intersection of 72nd Street and Hwy 370 in Papillion on Election Day, November 3, 2020.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

November 3, 2020

Rep. Don Bacon and his wife, Angie Bacon, wait in line to vote at their polling place, Wellspring Lutheran Church in Papillion on Election Day, November 3, 2020.

ANNA REED, THE WORLD-HERALD

November 3, 2020

Rep. Don Bacon votes at his polling place, Wellspring Lutheran Church in Papillion on Election Day, November 3, 2020.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

May 29, 2021

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon speaks during a monument re-dedication ceremony at Memorial Park on May 29, 2021. The event unveiled monuments honoring members of the military that were moved from Heartland of America Park to Memorial Park.

ANNA REED, THE WORLD-HERALD

September 30, 2022

Rep. Don Bacon, left, and U.S. Sen. Deb Fisher were guest of honor at a ceremony opening the runway at Offutt Air Force Base on Sept. 30, 2022.

CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

October 13, 2022

Rep. Don Bacon, left, listens as State Sen. Tony Vargas speaks during a debate at Omaha Press Club in Omaha on October 13, 2022.

LILY SMITH, THE WORLD-HERALD

November 8, 2022

Rep. Don Bacon holds signs on the southeast corner of 90th and Dodge on November 8, 2022.

CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

November 9, 2022

Rep. Don Bacon  speaks to supporters during an election night results party in Omaha on November 9, 2022.

ANNA REED, THE WORLD-HERALD

May 14, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon and his wife, Angie Bacon vote at the Sarpy County Sheriff Administration Building in Papillion on May 14, 2024.

CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

July 4, 2024

Don Bacon walks at the Fourth of July parade in Ralston on July 4, 2024.

LIZ RYMAREV, THE WORLD-HERALD

August 26, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon hosts a town hall at Boys Town on Aug. 26, 2024.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

September 21, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon, Republican running for re-election, greets volunteers during a BBQ at the Omaha Police Officers Association Hall in Omaha on Sept. 21, 2024.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

October 8, 2024

State Sen. Tony Vargas and U.S. Rep. Don Bacon debate over issues facing Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District at Nebraska Public Media on Oct. 8, 2024.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

October 8, 2024

State Sen. Tony Vargas and U.S. Rep. Don Bacon shake hands after a televised debate over issues facing Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District at Nebraska Public Media on Oct. 8, 2024.

LIZ RYMAREV, THE WORLD-HERALD

November 5, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon talks to supporters during the Republican election night watch party at the Beardmore Event Center on Nov. 5, 2024.

CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

November 6, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon speaks outside his campaign office in Omaha on Nov. 6, 2024.

HENRY CORDES, THE WORLD-HERALD

March 21, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon speaks at the ground breaking ceremony at OneWorld in Omaha on March 21, 2025.

CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

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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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