Bacon has had to navigate an ever-thinning line between staying in his party's and President Trump's good graces without alienating his increasingly Democratic district.

Congressman Don Bacon said he will not seek re-election in the House in 2026. Though he he said he could still win his seat for a sixth term if he wanted, saying he has the support but that his main motivation for not seeking re-election comes from wanting to spend more time with his family. "It's been a great 10 years," Bacon said.

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