Omaha’s Brinker Harding Aims to Succeed Rep. Don Bacon in Congress
Sarah Johnson
July 3, 2025
Brief
Omaha Councilman Brinker Harding runs for Congress to succeed Rep. Don Bacon, aiming to bring heartland values to Washington.
Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding has thrown his hat into the ring to replace U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., who’s stepping away from Congress after a decade of service. Harding, a self-described husband, father, and businessman, announced his candidacy for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District with a bold vision: to make America reflect the heartland’s values and usher in a New Golden Age over the next 250 years.
Harding’s campaign kicked off with a nod to Bacon’s legacy, praising his 30 years in the Air Force and his principled tenure in Congress. “A true statesman,” Harding called him, wishing Bacon and his wife, Angie, well in their next chapter. Bacon, a vocal advocate for U.S. aid to Ukraine, has been a polarizing figure among Republicans, but his departure in 2026 opens the door for fresh faces like Harding.
Backed by U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, Harding is pitching himself as a champion of public safety, economic growth, and fiscal discipline. Fischer praised his lifelong dedication to Nebraska, predicting he’ll make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. With the heartland’s pragmatic spirit, Harding’s campaign is one to watch as the race for NE-02 heats up.
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Editor's Comments
Harding’s jumping into the NE-02 race with all the enthusiasm of a Cornhusker at a tailgate. But can he turn Omaha’s city council grit into congressional gold? Here’s a joke: Why did the councilman run for Congress? Because he heard D.C. needs more ‘corn-stituent’ service! Let’s see if Harding can plant Nebraska’s roots deep in Washington.
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