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Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District (NE-2)
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District is represented by Don Bacon (R), in office since 2017. One of 3 House seats in Nebraska; on the ballot November 3, 2026 like every House seat.
Data as of September 21, 2026. Boundaries from the U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress).
Quick Answer
- Representative
- Don Bacon (R) — since 2017
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027 — 99 days
- Next Election
- November 3, 2026 — rated Lean Democratic
- Nebraska Primary
- May 12, 2026
- Senators
- Pete Ricketts (R), Deb Fischer (R)
- Land Area
- 1,219 sq mi
Who Represents NE-2?
Republican · in office since 2017 · 9 yrs in Congress · term ends January 3, 2027
Committees: Agriculture Committee, Armed Services Committee
Voting record this session: cast 314 of 314 roll calls (100.0% participation), with the Republican majority on 92.7% of party-divided votes. Full record →
Nebraska's two senators, who represent the whole state including this district: Pete Ricketts R and Deb Fischer R.
Map of NE-2
Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District within Nebraska. Current boundaries — the lines used to elect the 119th Congress.
NE-2 in the 2026 Election
Every House seat is on the ballot on November 3, 2026, NE-2 included. Nebraska held its primary on May 12, 2026. Sabato's Crystal Ball (Sept. 10, 2026) rates the race Lean Democratic, a Republican-held seat.
Districts Bordering NE-2
Computed from the shared boundaries in the Census geometry. 1 in Nebraska and 1 across the state line.
- NE-1 — Mike Flood R
- IA-4 — Randy Feenstra R
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the representative for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District?
Don Bacon (Republican) represents NE-2 as of September 21, 2026. In office since 2017; current term ends January 3, 2027.
When is the next election for NE-2?
November 3, 2026 — every House seat is up every two years. Nebraska's primary was May 12, 2026. Sabato's Crystal Ball (Sept. 10, 2026) rates the race Lean Democratic.
How many congressional districts does Nebraska have?
3, under the 2020 census apportionment in effect until 2033. NE-2 is the 2nd of them. See the full Nebraska delegation at congresscountdown.com/states/nebraska.
Who are the senators for NE-2?
Senators represent the whole state, so NE-2's senators are Nebraska's: Pete Ricketts (R) and Deb Fischer (R).
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