Don Bacon

Former US Rep. Brad Ashford of Nebraska dead at 72

April 19, 2022 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Brad Ashford, a Democrat who served one term representing Nebraska’s Omaha-centered district, died Tuesday morning. He was 72.

Ashford’s family announced his death in a Facebook post, saying “his death was peaceful though much too premature.” Just two months earlier, Ashford had revealed he was undergoing treatment for brain cancer.

Nebraska state lawmaker files to run for congressional seat

January 20, 2022 GMT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska state Sen. Tony Vargas, of Omaha, has officially jumped into the race for the state's 2nd Congressional District.

Vargas, a Democrat, filed papers Wednesday to challenge incumbent U.S.

Bacon faces backlash from Trump for infrastructure vote

December 2, 2021 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Don Bacon is among a list of Republicans being targeted by former President Donald Trump, who is calling for a “Republican patriot” to challenge the Omaha lawmaker in next year’s primary election.

National Democrats air pandemic recovery ad in Omaha

June 30, 2021 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — National Democrats began airing a pandemic recovery ad in the Omaha area on Wednesday, signaling that they're still willing to put resources into Nebraska's competitive 2nd Congressional District even though the rest of the state is solidly Republican.

And Nebraska's three incumbent GOP congressmen hoped to paint the state fully red once again, with Reps.

Don Bacon

Former US Rep. Brad Ashford of Nebraska dead at 72

Nebraska state lawmaker files to run for congressional seat

Bacon faces backlash from Trump for infrastructure vote

National Democrats air pandemic recovery ad in Omaha

Democrats see Nebraska’s 2nd District as competitive in 2022

GOP Rep. Don Bacon reelected in Nebraska’s 2nd District

Fischer, Ricketts cruise to victory; Dorn, Schuller in close race