Overview

• Don Bacon, a moderate Republican, has been re-elected to represent Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democratic state Sen. Tony Vargas.
• The victory came after nearly three days of vote counting, with Bacon ultimately winning by a margin of nearly 3 percentage points.
• Despite a strong Democratic turnout for the presidential ticket, Vargas was unable to overcome Bacon's lead in this swing district.
• Bacon emphasized bipartisanship during his campaign, highlighting support for the Biden administration's infrastructure bill.
• The district, which includes Omaha, has been a battleground with a history of supporting both Democratic and Republican presidential candidates.