Representative Don Bacon of Nebraska, one of the most politically vulnerable Republicans in the country, has defeated his Democratic challenger and won a fifth term, according to The Associated Press.
His victory denies Democrats one of their best opportunities this year to pick up a seat and bolsters his party’s drive to hold its majority.
The race was the second matchup between Mr. Bacon and Tony Vargas, who came within 6,000 votes of unseating the congressman in 2022.
Mr. Vargas came up short again on Friday evening, even after top Democrats including Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leader, and Gov.
The contest between Mr. Bacon, 61, a former brigadier general in the Air Force, and Mr. Vargas, 40, a former public-school teacher who is the son of Peruvian immigrants, featured debates over national issues including abortion rights, taxes and public safety.
Persons:
Don Bacon of Nebraska, Bacon, Tony Vargas, Vargas, Hakeem Jeffries, Tim Walz, Biden
Organizations:
Democratic, Associated Press, Air Force
Locations:
Minnesota, Omaha