Nebraska GOP Rejects Incumbents in Bitter Party Divide: Can Don Bacon Overcome Lack of Endorsement?
Omaha, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Republican Party faces internal division as incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Bacon seeks reelection in a closely watched congressional race. Although Bacon, who represents Omaha, faces a primary challenge, the state party has surprisingly endorsed his opponent, reflecting a rift between Trump loyalists and establishment Republicans. The state GOP’s decision not to endorse any of the Republican incumbents holding Nebraska’s five congressional seats highlights the significant influence of Trump supporters within the …