Meet the candidates

Don Bacon

Born in the Midwest, Republican Don Bacon attended college at Northern Illinois and graduated with a degree in Political Science. He obtained a Master's degree from the University of Phoenix and National War College.

Bacon then served in the Air Force for almost 30 years. winning multiple awards for his service.

In 2016, Bacon ran for Congress in NE02, and won against the Democratic incumbent. He was re-elected in 2018.

Bacon believes in conservative policies, such as anti-abortion and low gun regulations. He also feels Medicare should be abolished.

Bacon is married to his wife Angie, with 4 children and 5 grandchildren.

Kara Eastman

With a Master's in Social Work, Democratic Kara Eastman started a non-profit called Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance, which has become a nationally recognized organization that keeps Omaha houses safe and healthy.

She was elected to the Board of Governors of the Metropolitan Community College, making colleges safer through policies like banning tobacco use on campuses.

In 2018 Eastman lost to Bacon by only 2%.

Kara Eastman is married to her husband Scott, a history professor.