Don Bacon
Don Bacon (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2017. His current term ends on January 3, 2025.
Bacon (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Republican primary on May 14, 2024.
Prior to his election to the U.S. House, Bacon served in the U.S. Air Force from 1985 to 2014. He retired as a Brigadier General. During his service, Bacon was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, two Legion of Merits, and two Bronze Stars.[1]
Biography
Bacon served as an assistant professor at Bellevue University, where he taught courses on leadership and American values (The Kirkpatrick Signature Series). He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a political science degree in 1984. He also earned master's degrees from both the University of Phoenix and National War College. In 1985, Bacon joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served for 29.5 years. He retired as a Brigadier General. During his service, Bacon focused on cyber warfare and intelligence and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, two Legion of Merits, and two Bronze Stars. In 2009, he was selected as Europe’s top Air Force Wing Commander. Bacon also worked for Congressman Jeff Fortenberry as his military advisor.[2]
Bacon and his wife, Angie, married in 1984 and have four children.[2]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Bacon's academic, professional, and political career:[3]
- 2017-Present: U.S. Representative from Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District
- 2014-2017: Assistant professor, University of Bellevue
- 2014-2015: Staff, United States Representative Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska
- 1985-2014: United States Air Force
- 2004: Graduated from the National War College with an M.A.
- 1996: Graduated from the University of Phoenix with an M.B.A.
- 1984: Graduated from Northern Illinois University with a B.A.
2024 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified the November 5, 2024, general election as a battleground race. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here. Incumbent Don Bacon (R) and Tony Vargas (D) are running in the general election for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District on November 5, 2024. The election is a rematch from 2022, when Bacon defeated Vargas 51.3% to 48.7%.
Nebraska is one of two states that awards a portion of its electoral votes to its three congressional districts. This means that this year's 2nd Congressional District election will result in an electoral vote being awarded to one of the presidential candidates. Since 1991, Democrats won the 2nd District's electoral vote twice: Barack Obama (2008) and Joe Biden (2020).[4] The Guardian wrote that it was “not difficult to imagine a scenario in which the [presidential] race does come down to the urbanized and relatively diverse district spread across three counties on Nebraska’s eastern flank.”[5]
Bacon was first elected in 2016. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1985 to 2014, retiring as a brigadier general. His campaign is focused on his rating as the most effective Republican in Congress, decreasing the cost of living, and protecting the southern border. According to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, Bacon has raised $4.3 million and spent $2.1 million.
Vargas was elected to the Nebraska Senate in 2016. He served on the Omaha Public Schools board and was a public school teacher. His campaign is focused on legal access to abortion, the economy, and increasing education access. According to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, Vargas has raised $3.6 million and spent $1.1 million.
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District is one of 34 congressional districts with a Republican incumbent or an open seat the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is targeting in 2024. The major independent election forecasters rate the general election as Lean Republican and Toss-Up.
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2023-2024
Bacon was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Committee on Agriculture
- Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
- Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
- House Committee on Armed Services
- Strategic Forces
- Tactical Air and Land Forces
2021-2022
Bacon was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations, Ranking member
- Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research
- Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture
- House Committee on Armed Services
- Tactical Air and Land Forces
- Intelligence and Special Operations
2019-2020
Bacon was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
2017-2018
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Bacon was assigned to the following committees:[6]
Key votes
- See also: Key votes
Ballotpedia monitors legislation that receives a vote and highlights the ones that we consider to be key to understanding where elected officials stand on the issues. To read more about how we identify key votes, click here.
Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023
The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, at which point Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2021The 116th United States Congress began on January 9, 2019, and ended on January 3, 2021. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (235-200), and Republicans held the majority in the U.S. Senate (53-47). Donald Trump (R) was the president and Mike Pence (R) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
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Elections
2024
See also: Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Incumbent Don Bacon and Tony Vargas are running in the general election for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
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Tony Vargas (D) |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Tony Vargas advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tony Vargas | 100.0 | 39,038 |
Total votes: 39,038 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Incumbent Don Bacon defeated Dan Frei in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 14, 2024.
Total votes: 57,694 | ||||
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Polls
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We provide results for polls that are included in polling aggregation from FiveThirtyEight and RealClearPolitics, when available. We will regularly check for polling aggregation for this race from those sites and add polls here once available. To notify us of polls available on either outlet for this race, please email us.
Election campaign finance
Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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Don Bacon | Republican Party | $4,343,931 | $2,142,826 | $2,215,340 | As of June 30, 2024 |
Tony Vargas | Democratic Party | $3,571,299 | $1,100,605 | $2,524,082 | As of June 30, 2024 |
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
Satellite spending
- See also: Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[103][104][105]
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Race ratings
- See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[106]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[107][108][109]
Race ratings: Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 | |||||||||
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The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | |||||
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Tilt Republican | Tilt Republican | Tilt Republican | Tilt Republican | |||||
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | |||||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Incumbent Don Bacon defeated Tony Vargas in the general election for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Don Bacon (R) | 51.3 | 112,663 | |
Tony Vargas (D) | 48.7 | 106,807 |
Total votes: 219,470 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Tony Vargas defeated Alisha Shelton in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tony Vargas | 68.6 | 31,930 | |
Alisha Shelton | 31.4 | 14,585 |
Total votes: 46,515 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Incumbent Don Bacon defeated Steve Kuehl in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Don Bacon | 77.1 | 53,824 | |
Steve Kuehl | 22.9 | 15,945 |
Total votes: 69,769 | ||||
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2020
See also: Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (May 12 Republican primary)
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (May 12 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Incumbent Don Bacon defeated Kara Eastman and Tyler Schaeffer in the general election for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Don Bacon (R) | 50.8 | 171,071 | |
Kara Eastman (D) | 46.2 | 155,706 | ||
Tyler Schaeffer (L) | 3.0 | 10,185 |
Total votes: 336,962 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Kara Eastman defeated Ann Ashford and Gladys Harrison in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 12, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Kara Eastman | 62.2 | 45,953 | |
Ann Ashford | 31.2 | 23,059 | ||
Gladys Harrison | 6.7 | 4,920 |
Total votes: 73,932 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Morgann Freeman (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Incumbent Don Bacon defeated Paul Anderson in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 12, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Don Bacon | 90.6 | 68,531 | |
Paul Anderson | 9.4 | 7,106 |
Total votes: 75,637 | ||||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Tyler Schaeffer advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 12, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tyler Schaeffer | 100.0 | 964 |
Total votes: 964 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Incumbent Don Bacon defeated Kara Eastman in the general election for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Don Bacon (R) | 51.0 | 126,715 | |
Kara Eastman (D) | 49.0 | 121,770 |
Total votes: 248,485 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Kara Eastman defeated Brad Ashford in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Kara Eastman | 51.6 | 21,357 | |
Brad Ashford | 48.4 | 19,998 |
Total votes: 41,355 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Incumbent Don Bacon advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Don Bacon | 100.0 | 33,852 |
Total votes: 33,852 | ||||
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2016
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District was a battleground district in 2016. Don Bacon (R) defeated Democratic incumbent Brad Ashford and Steven Laird (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Bacon defeated Chip Maxwell to win the Republican primary, while Laird defeated Andy Shambaugh and Jeffrey Lynn Stein to win the Libertarian nomination. The primary elections took place on May 10, 2016.[110][111]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | Don Bacon | 48.9% | 141,066 | |
Democratic | Brad Ashford Incumbent | 47.7% | 137,602 | |
Libertarian | Steven Laird | 3.3% | 9,640 | |
Total Votes | 288,308 | |||
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Don Bacon | 66% | 32,328 | ||
Chip Maxwell | 34% | 16,677 | ||
Total Votes | 49,005 | |||
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Steven Laird | 46.2% | 108 | ||
Andy Shambaugh | 38% | 89 | ||
Jeffrey Lynn Stein | 15.8% | 37 | ||
Total Votes | 234 | |||
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State |
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign website
As of October 30, 2020, Bacon's campaign website did not contain a section detailing campaign themes.[112]
His website RealBaconRecord.com featured videos discussing healthcare.
Bacon said upon filing for re-election in January 2020, "The 2020 election will have lasting repercussions for our district, state, and nation. ... I believe we can work together to find solutions to the issues we all care about, like lowering healthcare costs, strengthening our national security against growing threats, and reforming immigration. We share the same priorities, and our team has a great track record of success. I'm grateful for the chance to represent this district again."[113]
2018
Campaign website
Bacon's campaign website stated the following:
Check out a few of the bills Don has sponsored, co-sponsored, and voted for during his first year in office. Don is working hard and keeping his promises to Nebraskans.
Standing up for Law Enforcement:
HR1970 Kerrie Orozco Act, Original Sponsor
HR115 Thin Blue Line Act
HR 5698 Protect and Serve Act of 2018
HR 6105 LEOSA Reform Act, Original Sponsor
HR 4896 LEOSA Training Extension Act, Original Sponsor
Reforming Immigration:
HR 3697 Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act
HR 3004 Kate’s Law, Co-Sponsor
HR 3003 No Sanctuary for Criminals Act
HR 60 ENLIST Act, Co-Sponsor
HR 300 Sarah’s Law, Co-Sponsor
HR 6136 Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018, Co-Sponsor
Working for Veterans and our Servicemembers:
S 1094 Department of Veteran’s Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act
HR 1181 Veteran’s 2nd Amendment Protection Act
HR 1259 VA Accountability First Act
HR 2810 NDAA
HR 367 Hearing Protection Act of 2017, Co-Sponsor
HR 512 WINGMAN Act, Co-Sponsor
HR 3897 Gold Star Family Support and Installation Act of 2017, Original Sponsor
HR 5553 Loya-Sears Warrior Transition Assistance Reform Act of 2018, Original Sponsor
HR 5038 Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act of 2018, Co-Sponsor
HR 6281 Veterans FAIR Act of 2018, Co-Sponsor
HR 5671 Burn Pits Accountability Act, Co-Sponsor
HR 5528 SWORDD Act of 2018, Original Sponsor
HR 5482 Military Biodefense Readiness and Protection Act of 2018, Original Sponsor
Fixing our Healthcare:
HR 1628 AHCA
HR 173 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017, Co-Sponsor
HR 2113 Speeding Access to Already Approved Pharmaceuticals Act of 2017, Co-Sponsor
HR 749 Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act, Co-Sponsor
HR 5247 Right to Try Act
HR 849 Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act, Co-Sponsor
HR 3922 CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act
HR 5329 Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2018, Co-Sponsor
Cutting Red Tape:
HR 10 Financial CHOICE Act
HR 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017
HR 998 Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessary and Burdensome Act
HR 26 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act, Co-Sponsor
HR 4607 Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act
Defending the Unborn:
HR 7 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, Co-Sponsor
HR 37 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Co-Sponsor
HR 490 Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017, Co-Sponsor
HR 644 Conscience Protection Act of 2017, Co-Sponsor
HR 4712 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Co-Sponsor
Supporting Small Businesses:
HR 2350 Small Business Know-Before-You-Bid Construction Transparency Act, Original Sponsor
HR 1700 SCORE for Small Business Act of 2017, Co-Sponsor
HR 2056 Microloan Modernization Act of 2017, Co-Sponsor
HR 4754 Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, Original Sponsor
HR 3441 Save Local Business Act
Draining the Swamp:
HR 2665 HR 2665 Accountability for Congressional Pay Act, Original Sponsor
HJ Res 1 Proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution of the US, Co-Sponsor
HJ Res 6 Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the US to Limit the Number of Terms that a Member of Congress May Serve, Co-Sponsor
HR 24 Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2017, Co-Sponsor
HR 1786 Congressional Halt in Pay Increases and Cut Congressional Pay Act, Co-Sponsor
HR 4734 Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017, Co-Sponsor
HR 4852 Pay Our Protectors Not Our Politicians Act of 2018, Co-Sponsor
Strengthening Our Security:
HR 5079 DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act, Original Sponsor
HR 5733 DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2018, Original Sponsor
HR 5869 Maritime Border Security Review Act, Co-Sponsor
HR 5517 Enhance Cybersecurity for Small Manufacturers Act of 2018, Co-Sponsor
HR 5074 DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2018, Co-Sponsor
HR 5731 Securing Our Schools Act, Co-Sponsor
HR 5522 Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Readiness Act of 2018, Original Sponsor
Increasing Prosperity for All:
HR 1 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
HR 4886 Permanent Tax Cuts for Americans Act, Co-Sponsor
HR 4780 Transparency for Taxpayers Act, Co-Sponsor
HR 5924 Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018, Co-Sponsor
HR 5282 Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018, Co-Sponsor
2016
The following issues were listed on Bacon's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
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2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Don Bacon 2018 campaign website, “About,” accessed January 31, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Don Bacon, "Biography," accessed November 19, 2015
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "BACON, Donald J., (1963 - )," accessed January 11, 2017
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Democrats look to Nebraska to shore up Biden’s blue wall," February 15, 2024
- ↑ The Guardian, "This Nebraska congressional district could be the key to the presidential election," July 7, 2024
- ↑ U.S. House Clerk, ""Official Alphabetical List of the House of Representatives of the United States One Hundred Fifteenth Congress,"" accessed February 2, 2017
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.185 - To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2811 - Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Con.Res.9 - Denouncing the horrors of socialism." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - Lower Energy Costs Act," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.30 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to 'Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights'." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.7 - Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "Roll Call 20," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.757 - Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "Roll Call 527," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.757 - Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.878 - Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3617 - Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.7776 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.3373 - Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.4346 - Chips and Science Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3755 - Women's Health Protection Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1996 - SAFE Banking Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5 - Equality Act," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.8404 - Respect for Marriage Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.7688 - Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.8 - Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5746 - Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.24 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1044 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020," accessed March 22, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2019," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.748 - CARES Act," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5 - Equality Act," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.8 - Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act," accessed April 24, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1994 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act," accessed March 22, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1865 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.1838 - Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3884 - MORE Act of 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.31 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6395 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6395 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.24 - Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed December 13, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 284," June 21, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 282," June 21, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed March 12, 2019
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 549," October 3, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 344," June 29, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 342," June 29, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 256," May 4, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 405," September 26, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 399," September 13, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 313," June 28, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 257," June 8, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 216," May 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 127," March 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 69," February 9, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 60," February 6, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 44," January 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 33," January 18, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 708," December 21, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 692," December 19, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 670," December 7, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 637," November 16, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 589," October 26, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 557," October 5, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 528," September 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 480," September 8, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 441," September 6, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 299," June 8, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 249," May 3, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 230," May 24, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 49," January 30, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 631," November 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 435," July 27, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 413," July 25, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 437," July 28, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 407," July 24, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 378," July 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 136," March 8, 2017
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," March 2, 2016
- ↑ The New York Times, "Nebraska Primary Results," May 10, 2016
- ↑ Don Bacon's 2020 campaign website, "Home," accessed September 30, 2020
- ↑ WOWT, "Don Bacon files for re-election," January 29, 2020
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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