About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, the race features incumbent Republican Don Bacon and Democratic challenger Tony Vargas. Don Bacon, who is 63 years old, holds a degree from Northern Illinois University. His opponent, Tony Vargas, is a State Senator with a background in teaching and a degree from the University of Rochester. This election is a rematch of 2022’s House election.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives consists of 220 Republicans, 212 Democrats, and 3 vacancies. In Nebraska's 2nd District, the population is made up of 71% Non-Hispanic White, 13% Hispanic, and 11% Black residents, with Asian and Native American populations accounting for 4% and 1%, respectively.
Historically, Nebraska's 2nd District has leaned Democratic. In the 2020 Presidential election, Joe Biden won the district by a margin of 6%. However, in the 2022 House election, Bacon carried the seat by a margin of approximately 3%. This district is considered to be highly competitive, which means the upcoming race should influence the balance of power in the House, where Republicans currently hold a narrow lead over Democrats.
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