Nebraska Reps. Flood, Smith Win Reelection While 2nd District Still Too Close to Call

Incumbent Representatives Adrian Smith (R) and Don Bacon (R) Win Reelection by Comfortable Margins

In the race for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District, incumbent Republican Adrian Smith has won reelection to a 10th term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Smith defeated Democratic challenger Kate Bolz by a margin of 63.6% to 36.4%, according to the Nebraska Secretary of State's office. Smith has held the seat since 2007.

In the 3rd Congressional District, incumbent Republican Don Bacon has also won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger David Else by a margin of 52.4% to 47.6%. Bacon has held the seat since 2017.

2nd Congressional District Race Still Too Close to Call

The race for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District remains too close to call, with incumbent Republican Congressman Don Bacon leading Democratic challenger Kara Eastman by a margin of just 50.6% to 49.4%, with 98% of precincts reporting. The race is likely to go to a recount, as Nebraska state law requires a recount in any race where the margin of victory is less than 1%.

Bacon Declares Victory, Eastman Waits for Results

Bacon has already declared victory in the race, while Eastman has said she will wait for all the votes to be counted. The 2nd Congressional District is one of the most competitive in the country, and the outcome of the race could have implications for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Election Results Highlight Nebraska's Political Divide

The election results in Nebraska highlight the state's political divide, with Republicans winning in the 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts, while Democrats remain competitive in the 2nd Congressional District. The outcome of the 2nd Congressional District race will be closely watched as it could have implications for the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.