Bacon represents a key battleground district for Nebraska, which includes most of Omaha. Former Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris won Bacon's district by nea

The departure of the five-term lawmaker from Nebraska enhances Democrats’ chances of picking up a seat in the narrowly divided House.

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Nebraska), a vocal critic of President Donald Trump on a range of issues, will not seek reelection, according to a person familiar with his plans who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information.