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

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

“Nebraska two is one of those races that is extremely competitive, it has been for at lease the last decade,” said Randall Adkins, UNO Professor of Political Science. With Congressman Don Bacon announcing his retirement, that takes place in a year and a half, congressional seat District Two is wide open for the first time in years.

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

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

Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon represents a key battleground district that could help Democrats to regain control of the House.

Omaha City Council Vice President Brinker Harding is running to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) in one of the most competitive 2026 House seats.

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