GOP Rep. Don Bacon to retire, Omaha swing district now a top target for Dems

Don Bacon, a centrist Republican in Nebraska, is preparing to announce his retirement from Congress

The departure could be a chance for Democrats to win a seat in the closely divided House

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Don Bacon, a centrist Republican in Nebraska, is preparing to announce his retirement from Congress

Bacon's retirement from Congress creates a ripe opportunity for Democrats to win the House seat representing Bacon's Omaha district

In an election cycle where the House majority could be decided by just one or two seats, Democrats will need to flip several Republican-held seats the one in Nebraska's 2nd District

With Bacon out, the GOP no longer has an incumbent advantage

The formal announcement could come as early as next week, NBC reported on Friday night

NOTUS and Punchbowl News first reported Bacon's plans, which are not unexpected

A spokesperson for Bacon did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for Saturday morning

Bessent: Will be up to Pres

Trump on whether July 9 tariff deadline is flexibleClosing Bell: OvertimeBacon represents a key battleground district for Nebraska, which includes most of Omaha

Bacon is one of the few congressional Republicans who have been openly critical of President Donald Trump.