Donald Bacon — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Nebraska, 2026

Donald Bacon supports a balanced approach to immigration, emphasizing both border security and the need for legal immigration. He frequently votes for legislation aimed at strengthening enforcement measures, including the Secure the Border Act, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, and the Equal Representation Act. Bacon stated that a nation of immigrants needs legal immigration to prevent population decline and economic struggles, while also stressing that violent individuals should not be in the country illegally.

““We're a nation of immigrants. If we didn't have legal immigrants coming in right now, our population would be declining and our economy would be really struggling,” Bacon said. (nebraskapublicmedia.org)”

Congressman Donald Bacon has advocated for bipartisan solutions to prevent sharp increases in healthcare costs, co-releasing principles in November 2025 to temporarily extend and reform Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. He also co-introduced the Bipartisan HOPE Act, aiming to maintain affordable coverage. Conversely, he has faced criticism for votes that allegedly raised constituents' healthcare costs and reduced Medicaid funding.

““I’m glad we’re moving the debate forward on extending and reforming the Affordable Care Act subsidies. I’ve made clear to my colleagues on both sides that Congress needs a smart, bipartisan agreement that prevents our constituents’ health insurance premiums from skyrocketing,” said Rep. Bacon, bacon.house.gov, February 26, 2026.”

Representative Donald Bacon consistently voted against environmental protections and regulations, as reflected by his 9% score in 2025 and 15% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. He voted against measures such as the Attack on Minnesota’s National Forests, an Anti-Environmental Tax Bill opening drilling in the Arctic Refuge, and rescinding protections for the Boundary Waters. He also voted to reestablish the National Coal Council.

Donald Bacon has historically supported anti-abortion legislation, co-sponsoring the "Life at Conception Act" multiple times. He states this position is based on the principle that an unborn child is human life. In 2026, he voted against the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act and supports Nebraska’s restrictions on abortions after 12 weeks.

“The law that he's talking about never even mentions the word abortion. It doesn't say anything about the states can't regulate abortion. It doesn't say whether it's they could have this exception or that exception. It's just a principle that the unborn child is human life." (Donald Bacon, nebraskapublicmedia.org)”

Representative Donald Bacon opposed what he viewed as aggressive foreign policy by the Trump administration, including threats to Greenland and broad-based tariffs, stating that Congress holds tariff authority and such tariffs function as a tax on American consumers. He supported a war powers resolution to limit military actions in Venezuela, advocating for democracy over oil interests. He also introduced a Sense of Congress bill affirming the US partnership with Denmark and Greenland and voted for the PROTECT Taiwan Act.

“I was disappointed to hear the President double down on his approach to tariffs. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives tariff authority to Congress. The Supreme Court’s common-sense and straightforward ruling got it right. Broad-based tariffs are also not smart economic policy, functioning as a tax on American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers, and are unpopular nationwide by roughly two to one.” - Rep. Don Bacon, Statement Following President Trump’s State of the Union Address, February 25, 2026. (Source: bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2868)”

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Representative Don Bacon voted against H.R.7910, asserting it punishes law-abiding citizens and does not effectively address gun violence. He introduced legislation to strengthen penalties for straw purchases. He opposes raising the age to purchase certain firearms, citing the ability of 18-year-olds to vote and serve in the military. He also opposes bans on semi-automatic firearms and universal background checks. The NRA-PVF endorsed him with an 'AQ' rating.

““I have introduced legislation strengthening penalties against straw purchases, an act where someone buys a gun for another person, who is not legally allowed to have one because law enforcement have told ne this is the top thing we can do to restrict criminals’ access to guns,”said Bacon. “But this bill would make it illegal to purchase a gun for someone who is lawfully allowed to have a firearm or to lend someone your firearm if they want to use it for firearm training purposes. Why are we punishing someone who is following the law and not punishing someone who isn’t?””