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NE-2

Nebraska — U.S. House District 2

Nov 3, 2020Nebraska3 candidates

Challengers

3
DB
Don Bacon
(R)Won

Republican incumbent for Nebraska's 2nd District and a retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general.

Vote share50.8%
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KE
Kara Eastman
(D)Lost
Vote share46.2%
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TS
Tyler Schaeffer
(L)Lost
Vote share3.0%
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Campaign finance data not yet available for this race.

Recent Coverage

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New House bill would allow synagogues to use security grants to hire full-time security guards

Jewish InsiderSep 17, 2026
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Brattleboro ReformerSep 15, 2026
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Republican hopefuls in swing seats aren’t walking away from Trump

Roll CallApr 22, 2026
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Ten House Republicans side with Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians

Patriot News AlertsApr 19, 2026
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10 House Republicans Just Helped Democrats Pass a Bill Shielding 330,000 Haitians From Deportation

100 Percent Fed UpApr 18, 2026
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Six Republicans Join Democrats to Protect Haitian Immigrants

Headline USAApr 17, 2026
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Election History

2026
2024
Don Bacon(R)50.9%
Tony Vargas(D)49.1%
2022
Don Bacon(R)51.3%
Tony Vargas(D)48.7%
2020
Don Bacon(R)50.8%
Kara Eastman(D)46.2%
2018
Don Bacon(R)51.0%
Kara Eastman(D)49.0%

Campaign finance data sourced from FEC filings. Election results from MIT Election Lab. ChamberLight is not an official government source.