U.S. House · NE-02
Rep. Don Bacon (R)
Represents Nebraska’s 2nd District, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site
$19.62spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$19.62
- Opponent$23.80
- NE average$10.64
- House average$8.15
Ranks 31 of 404 House members (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Bacon (R), won | 160,198 (50.9%) | $6,171,330 | $19.62 |
| Tony Vargas (D) | 154,369 (49.1%) | $7,487,835 | $23.80 |
Total votes cast: 314,567. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HousingReal estate and home building | Realtors PAC (RPAC) | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Health care costsHospitals, doctors and drugmakers | AHA PAC | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AI & data centersAI and tech company PACs | Google NetPAC, Amazon PAC | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Energy & climateEnvironmental groups | EDAF PAC | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IsraelAIPAC and allied groups | AIPAC PAC | $0 | $119 | $0 | $0 |
| DefenseDefense contractors | General Dynamics PAC, Boeing PAC | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Results: MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2024 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.