Bacon Will Not Seek Re-Election

Omaha, Neb. — Nebraska 2nd District Congressman Don Bacon announced Monday morning that he’s retiring at the end of his term.

Numerous media outlets previously reported that Bacon, who is in his fifth term representing the Omaha area, will not seek reelection in 2026 and will retire at the end of the 119th Congress.

Bacon, 61, had hinted in March that he was considering retirement, saying in a statement released by his campaign that whether to run for a sixth term was a “family decision” that would be made during the summer.

The Air Force veteran serves on the House Armed Services Committee and has been at the center of many debates in Congress. He also has chaired the conservative-centrist Republican Main Street Caucus in the House.