Rep. Don Bacon has at least one clear political pursuit in mind as his tenure in the House of Representatives winds down: The five-term Nebraska Republican told The World-Herald he is eyeing a supporting role in a 2028 presidential campaign, hoping to elect a Republican in the Ronald Reagan mold.Â
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Photos: US Rep. Don Bacon through the years
January 26, 2012
Wing and base commander Brig. General Don Bacon. Tour of 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base on Jan. 26, 2012.Â
January 26, 2012
Wing and base commander Brig. General Don Bacon and RC-135 pilot Capt. Daniel Therrien during a tour of the aircraft. Tour of 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base on Jan. 26, 2012.Â
April 29, 2017
Rep. Don Bacon answers a question during a town hall at the theater at Millard West High School on April 29, 2017.Â
June 4, 2017
Gov. Pete Ricketts shares a laugh with US Rep. Don Bacon and Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert. Ricketts and Lt. Governor Mike Foley announced their re-election campaign on June 4, 2017.Â
May 5, 2018
Don Bacon attends the Cinco de Mayo parade on May 5, 2018.
May 15, 2018
Ballot completed, Republican Congressman Don Bacon leaves the voting booth at his polling place, Wellspring Church, to vote in the primary election on May 15, 2018.Â
May 28, 2018
Congressman Don Bacon delivers remarks at Omaha National Cemetery to honor military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018.
August 17, 2018
Airfield manager, Gary Kaufman, left, removes debris from a hole as community civic leaders, veteran representatives and members of the National Guard joined Rep. Don Bacon, right, on a tour of the Offutt runway, and a briefing on the upcoming runway repair project, at Offutt Air Force Base on August 17, 2018. The runway had been rated the poorest among the 18 air bases that fall under Air Combat Command.Â
October 9, 2018
Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon speaks before President Donald Trump speaks at an event at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs on October 09, 2018.Â
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October 16, 2018
U.S. Rep. Don Bacon and Metropolitan Community College board member Kara Eastman, a Democrat, face off in the Omaha World-Herald-KMTV 2nd Congressional District debate with mediators Mike'l Severe, second from left, and Craig Nigrelli, second from right, on October 16, 2018.Â
May 25, 2015
Retired Gen. Don Bacon speaks at the Memorial Day observance on May 25, 2015.
May 10, 2016
U.S. Congressional candidate Don Bacon gives a thumbs up to people passing the intersection of 129th Street and West Center Road on May 10, 2016.
May 10, 2016
Don Bacon gives a speech after he won the primary for Congress at the UNO Thompson Alumni Center on May 10, 2016.Â
September 11, 2016
Don Bacon speaks during a 9/11 event held in 2016 at Hy-Vee in Shadow Lake. The event was a salute to public safety and area first responders were invited for breakfast following the ceremony.
October 27, 2016
Republican congressional candidate Don Bacon speaks at a Trump presidential campaign rally at Midstates Construction Products on October 27, 2016.Â
November 9, 2016
Don Bacon and wife Angie make an announcement that its too close to call. Republican congressional candidate Don Bacon held an election night party at the Omaha Marriott hotel on Nov. 9, 2016.Â
November 9, 2016
Don Bacon greets supporters after winning the 2nd congressional district race in Omaha on November 9, 2016.
January 19, 2017
Congressman Don Bacon speaks to guests at the Nebraska Society of Washington D.C. reception at The Army and Navy Club on Jan. 19, 2017.
April 12, 2017
Congressman Don Bacon pets a calf alongside students from Omaha Bryan High School during a tour an Omaha urban agriculture program at the Cooper Memorial Farm on April 12, 2017.Â
November 6, 2018
Leading in the polls, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon gives thanks to God at the Nebraska Republican Party's 2018 Victory Party on November 6, 2018.Â
February 3, 2020
U.S. Rep Don Bacon speaks during a Republican Party caucus in Council Bluffs on February 3, 2020.
May 12, 2020
U.S Rep. Don Bacon, the Republican incumbent for the Nebraska 2nd District, voted at Wellspring Church, his polling place for the primary election in Papillion on May 12, 2020.
October 27, 2020
U.S. Representative Don Bacon speaks ahead of a rally supporting President Donald Trump at Eppley Airfield in Omaha on October 27, 2020. President Trump spoke as part of a Make America Great Again! campaign rally later in the evening.
November 3, 2020
Rep. Don Bacon and supporters wave signs at the intersection of 72nd Street and Hwy 370 in Papillion on Election Day, November 3, 2020.
November 3, 2020
Rep. Don Bacon and his wife, Angie Bacon, wait in line to vote at their polling place, Wellspring Lutheran Church in Papillion on Election Day, November 3, 2020.
November 3, 2020
Rep. Don Bacon votes at his polling place, Wellspring Lutheran Church in Papillion on Election Day, November 3, 2020.
May 29, 2021
U.S. Rep. Don Bacon speaks during a monument re-dedication ceremony at Memorial Park on May 29, 2021. The event unveiled monuments honoring members of the military that were moved from Heartland of America Park to Memorial Park.
September 30, 2022
Rep. Don Bacon, left, and U.S. Sen. Deb Fisher were guest of honor at a ceremony opening the runway at Offutt Air Force Base on Sept. 30, 2022.
October 13, 2022
Rep. Don Bacon, left, listens as State Sen. Tony Vargas speaks during a debate at Omaha Press Club in Omaha on October 13, 2022.
November 8, 2022
Rep. Don Bacon holds signs on the southeast corner of 90th and Dodge on November 8, 2022.
November 9, 2022
Rep. Don Bacon speaks to supporters during an election night results party in Omaha on November 9, 2022.
May 14, 2024
Rep. Don Bacon and his wife, Angie Bacon vote at the Sarpy County Sheriff Administration Building in Papillion on May 14, 2024.
July 4, 2024
Don Bacon walks at the Fourth of July parade in Ralston on July 4, 2024.
August 26, 2024
Rep. Don Bacon hosts a town hall at Boys Town on Aug. 26, 2024.
September 21, 2024
Rep. Don Bacon, Republican running for re-election, greets volunteers during a BBQ at the Omaha Police Officers Association Hall in Omaha on Sept. 21, 2024.
October 8, 2024
State Sen. Tony Vargas and U.S. Rep. Don Bacon debate over issues facing Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District at Nebraska Public Media on Oct. 8, 2024.
October 8, 2024
State Sen. Tony Vargas and U.S. Rep. Don Bacon shake hands after a televised debate over issues facing Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District at Nebraska Public Media on Oct. 8, 2024.
November 5, 2024
Rep. Don Bacon talks to supporters during the Republican election night watch party at the Beardmore Event Center on Nov. 5, 2024.
November 6, 2024
Rep. Don Bacon speaks outside his campaign office in Omaha on Nov. 6, 2024.
March 21, 2025
Rep. Don Bacon speaks at the ground breaking ceremony at OneWorld in Omaha on March 21, 2025.
