Omaha city council member Brinker Harding mounts bid for U.S. Congress
Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding has officially thrown his hat into the ring to succeed U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, who recently announced that he will not seek re-election next year. In a heartfelt declaration on July 1, Harding stated, “I’m a husband, father, businessman, and Omaha City Councilman. Today, I am announcing my run for Congress in NE-02 to make America more like its Heartland and to make the next 250 years a New Golden Age for America. I hope you’ll join me!”
Bacon, a Republican who has served in Congress since 2017, has confirmed that he will complete his current term but will not be running for re-election in 2026. In a show of gratitude towards Bacon’s service, Harding expressed his appreciation in a post on X, saying, “Thank you, @DonJBacon, for your 30 years of distinguished service in the Air Force and a decade of dedicated leadership representing NE-02 in Congress. You’ve been a true statesman who’s served with integrity and heart. Wishing you and Angie all the best in this next chapter.”
While Bacon is known for his support of U.S. aid to Ukraine, Republicans have been divided on the issue. Bacon has been unwavering in his stance, declaring in a post on X in late May, “It is a time for honesty. Peace talks are having zero effect on Putin. His goal is to dominate Ukraine & he won’t stop until he realizes he cannot win. The U.S. & Allies must arm Ukraine to the teeth, sanction Russia to the max, & confiscate the $300B in overseas Russian assets.”
Backing Harding for the House seat is U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, who commended Harding’s dedication to public safety, economic development, and fiscal responsibility. Fischer expressed her endorsement in a post on X, stating, “Throughout a lifetime of service to Omaha and Nebraska, Brinker Harding has always championed public safety, economic development, and fiscal responsibility. Brinker will make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. I am honored to endorse him for Congress.”
With the upcoming election season in full swing, the race for NE-02 is heating up as candidates like Brinker Harding step up to the plate. As the political landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Harding’s campaign unfolds and what new developments arise in the coming months. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting political race!
