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U.S. House District 2 General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 18, 2026
Current holder:Don Bacon(Republican)

The 2026 U.S. House District 2 General Election in Nebraska is a federal contest for the seat representing Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district includes Omaha and surrounding areas, and the winner will serve a two-year term in Congress starting January 2027.

About This Race

The 2026 U.S. House District 2 General Election in Nebraska is a federal contest for the seat representing Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district includes Omaha and surrounding areas, and the winner will serve a two-year term in Congress starting January 2027.

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Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 18, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 7, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Nebraska, residents must register by October 18, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person. Early voting begins October 7 and runs through November 2, with in-person voting available at county election offices and satellite locations; on Election Day, polls are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Time, and voters must present a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID.

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Incumbent
Republican

Don Bacon

U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District

Biography

Don Bacon is the incumbent Republican representative first elected in 2016, a retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general with 29 years of service, and a former professor at Bellevue University. He is seeking re-election to continue his work on national security, veterans' affairs, and economic growth in Nebraska's urban corridor.

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Democratic

Tony Vargas

U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District

Biography

Tony Vargas is a Democratic state senator from Omaha who has served in the Nebraska Legislature since 2017, former school board member, and public health advocate. He is running to flip the seat, focusing on expanding healthcare access, supporting public education, and addressing economic inequality in the district.

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