Don Bacon's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Don Bacon. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Don Bacon is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, a position he has held since 2017. Prior to his political career, Bacon served for 29 years in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Brigadier General. He commanded wings at Ramstein Air Base in Germany and Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. His congressional district encompasses the city of Omaha and the area surrounding Offutt Air Force Base.

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2009: Europe's Top Air Force Wing Commander

In 2009, Don Bacon was selected as Europe's top Air Force Wing Commander.

2014: Retired from the Air Force

In 2014, Don Bacon retired from the U.S. Air Force after 29 years of service. He was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, two Legion of Merits, and two Bronze Star Medals.

November 8, 2016: Defeated Ashford in General Election

On November 8, 2016, Don Bacon narrowly defeated Brad Ashford in the general election, becoming the only Republican to defeat an incumbent Democrat in the 2016 House elections.

2016: Defeated Ashford in General Election

On November 8, 2016, Don Bacon narrowly defeated Brad Ashford in the general election, becoming the only Republican to defeat an incumbent Democrat in the 2016 House elections.

2018: Re-elected to House

In 2018, Don Bacon was re-elected to the House, narrowly defeating Kara Eastman.

2019: Voted for Pathway to Citizenship for Undocumented Youth

In 2019, Bacon voted for legislation to create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented youth.

December 2020: Acknowledged Joe Biden as President-Elect

In December 2020, Bacon acknowledged Joe Biden as the legitimate President-elect in a Washington Post survey.

2020: Did Not Side With Trump Campaign to Overturn Election

In 2020, Bacon did not join congressional Republicans who sided with the Trump campaign's attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election.

2020: Re-elected to House

In 2020, Don Bacon was re-elected to the House by a larger margin, even as Joe Biden won the district.

May 19, 2021: Voted to Approve January 6 Commission

On May 19, 2021, Bacon was one of 35 Republicans who joined Democrats in voting to approve legislation to establish the January 6 commission to investigate the January 6 United States Capitol attack.

2021: Voted to Certify Electoral College Votes

In 2021, Bacon voted to certify both Arizona's and Pennsylvania's votes in the United States Electoral College vote count.

July 19, 2022: Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act

On July 19, 2022, Bacon voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which codified the right to same-sex marriage in federal law.

2022: Won Re-election Against Vargas

In 2022, Don Bacon narrowly won re-election against Nebraska state senator Tony Vargas.

2022: Emmett Till Antilynching Act Becomes Law

In 2022, a version of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, which incorporated language from a bill Bacon introduced, became law.

2023: Bipartisanship Ranking

In 2023, Don Bacon was ranked 8th in bipartisanship among members of the House by the Lugar Center.

September 13, 2024: Pledged to Respect 2024 Election Results

On September 13, 2024, Bacon and Representative Josh Gottheimer released a bipartisan letter in which they pledged to respect the results of the 2024 presidential election, with five other Republicans signing the letter.