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, 2027.
Bacon (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
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. 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.
Read moreDuring 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. Bacon and his wife, Angie, married in 1984 and have four children.
