OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s official: Omaha City Council Vice President Brinker Harding says he will run for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

With Representative Don Bacon and Senator Thom Tillis stepping down, races in Nebraska and North Carolina may be more competitive.

In an interview, the representative discusses his decision to not seek re-election after years of nail-biter wins.

Bacon's retirement, with a formal announcement expected as soon as next week, will give Democrats a fresh opportunity to pick up a seat in a district won by Biden and Harris.

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) announced Monday that he would not seek reelection in 2026, opening up what will likely be a competitive race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District.  “After

Rep. Don Bacon made it official Monday. After 10 years of serving Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, he will be stepping aside in the 2026 election.

Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon announces retirement from Congress after representing a swing district since 2017, joining Sen. Thom Tillis in not seeking re-election.

Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon is expected to announce that he's retiring at the end of his term at a press conference Monday morning.

Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon will not be running for re-election and will retire in 2026, a source familiar confirmed to The Hill. His district, which includes Omaha, was won by former Vice President Harris in the 2024 election and presents an opportunity for Democrats to pick up the “blue dot” district Bacon has