Candidates vying for Nebraska House seat face of in debate

Nebraska Public Media | By Molly Ashford

Published October 15, 2026 at 5:44 AM CDT

The candidates in a competitive U.S. House race in Nebraska faced off in a debate. The winner would replace retiring GOP Rep. Don Bacon.

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