Democratic candidates contest Nebraska House primary to replace Don Bacon
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Updated · The New York Times · May 10
Democratic candidates contest Nebraska House primary to replace Don Bacon
5 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 10
The race is centred on Nebraska's Omaha-area Second Congressional District, voting Tuesday after moderate Republican Representative Don Bacon announced his retirement.
A key issue is whether a leading Democrat's victory could eventually jeopardise the district's prized "blue dot" status in presidential elections.
Though Republicans have long held the seat in Congress, the district has backed Democrats in three of the past five presidential races, making it a rare swing area in deep-red Nebraska.
How could one Nebraska election reshape the future of presidential contests?
Why has over $6 million poured into a single congressional primary race?