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The Gateway PunditApr 5, 2026Opinion

One Democratic House Victory in Nebraska Could Hand Republicans the Presidency — Here’s How

Representative Don Bacon is retiring from Congress, leaving his competitive Omaha-based seat open for the 2026 election cycle.

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Big spending and high stakes steer Nebraska’s 2nd District race
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One Democratic House Victory in Nebraska Could Hand Republicans the Presidency — Here’s How
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A Democratic House victory in Nebraska's 2nd District could trigger a GOP-appointed legislative vacancy, potentially granting Nebraska Republicans the supermajority needed to abolish the state's split Electoral College system.

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