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Rep. Don Bacon announces retirement, opening up purple Nebraska district - Roll Call

Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon won’t seek reelection in 2026, boosting Democrats’ hopes of winning his purple district in the midterm elections.

Roll Call · Jun 30, 2025

Republican Don Bacon Wins Fifth Term In Nebraska House Race

Republican Don Bacon secures fifth term in closely contested race for Nebraska's 2nd District. Election results finalized after three days, with Vargas not...

Moderate Republican Rep. Don Bacon Projected To Win Close Race

Republican Rep. Don Bacon's re-election win in Nebraska's 2nd District highlights bipartisan appeal and moderate stance in a closely contested race.

Nebraska’s blue dot: Honestly, it’s for everyone - Roll Call

It's not surprising that GOP Rep. Don Bacon, in a fight for reelection against Democrat Tony Vargas, has emphasized bipartisanship.

Roll Call · Oct 21, 2024

Many House members are vulnerable. Here’s the Top 10. - Roll Call

Unlike this year’s presidential and Senate races that are focused on a few intensely competitive states, there is no shortage of House battlegrounds across the country as Republicans look to expand their narrow majority while Democrats work to seize back the gavel they lost in 2022. Inside Elections with Nathan…

Roll Call · Sep 12, 2024

Growing number of Latinos are running for Congress in non-Hispanic majority states like Washington and Oregon

The increasing number of Latinos in Congressional races reflects the shifting political landscape and how dispersed Latinos have become in the U.S.

Latin Times · Jul 3, 2024

At the Races: And the winner is ... the target of this attack - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · May 16, 2024

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Bacon wins nomination without Nebraska state party backing - Roll Call

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., was renominated Tuesday without his state party's endorsement. He faces a competitive November race.

Roll Call · May 14, 2024

Millionaires making election moves in Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia - Roll Call

Millionaires David Trone in Maryland and Jim Justice in West Virginia seek to join Nebraska's Pete Ricketts in a well-funded Senate group.

Roll Call · May 10, 2024

At the Races: Sunshine shake-up - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · Apr 4, 2024

Hispanic Caucus renews effort to expand campaign map - Roll Call

BOLD PAC, the political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, is backing candidates in states with small but growing Latino populations.

Roll Call · Mar 14, 2024

Candidates in rematches dominate DCCC’s ‘Red to Blue’ list - Roll Call

Candidates on House Democrats' "Red to Blue" list get fundraising and staff support to flip Republican-held seats.

Roll Call · Jan 29, 2024

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Florida roundup

Florida is holding elections, including for municipal and legislative offices, on Nov. 7, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Nov 2, 2023

House GOP fundraising edge does not cover everyone - Roll Call

On average, Republicans in battleground races raised more during the third quarter and had more cash on hand than Democrats in similar spots.

Roll Call · Oct 16, 2023

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Roll Call · Jul 6, 2023

At the Races: It was so nice, they’re running twice - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Bacon, Vargas locked in tight Nebraska congressional race

Republican Rep. Don Bacon is again in a tight race to hold on to the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022

After primaries, these 10 House members are most vulnerable

WASHINGTON — It’s already been a rough cycle for House incumbents, and the midterm elections are still weeks away.

Roll Call · Sep 13, 2022

After primaries, these 10 House members are most vulnerable - Roll Call

Roll Call's latest update of the 10 most vulnerable House members includes six Democrats and four Republicans.

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Ballotpedia · May 12, 2022

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 22 (May 12, 2022)

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition

Roll Call · May 12, 2022

At the Races: Still Roe-verberating - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Ballotpedia · May 11, 2022

Vargas defeats Shelton in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary election

Tony Vargas defeated Alisha Shelton in the May 10 Democratic Party primary for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, receiving 72% of the vote to Shelton’s 28%.

Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022

GOP member-vs.-member fight tops Tuesday primaries

WASHINGTON — West Virginia voters will choose Tuesday between two Republican House incumbents, while Nebraskans will pick nominees to replace a congressman who ended his campaign after a criminal conviction — but remains on the ballot.

Roll Call · May 9, 2022

GOP member-vs.-member fight tops Tuesday primaries - Roll Call

Reps. Alex Mooney and David McKinley battle for one West Virginia seat; while Nebraska's Jeff Fortenberry quit, and is still on the ballot.

Ballotpedia · Mar 25, 2022

Two candidates running in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary

Alisha Shelton and Tony Vargas are running in the May 10, 2022, Democratic Party primary for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District.

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