Don Bacon

U.S. Rep (NE), retiring · Republican · Wikipedia ↗

Status tier

Actively considering

Momentum (0–100)

Confidence

Low

Status is not support. Status tier = the furthest verifiable step taken (a direct, on-the-record "I’m considering it" statement). Momentum = weighted recent activity, not popularity. How to read this →

Last reviewed in the September 14, 2026 UTC daily build · latest signal September 12, 2026 (2 days ago).

Latest signal

Won't rule out governor — or president — in 2028 source ↗
September 12, 2026 · 2 days ago · Low confidence

“I wouldn't rule it out.”

Centrist Republican lane; also weighing NE governor.

Why this momentum score

Momentum · last 30 days

▲ 23 vs 30 days ago

Momentum over the last 30 days: from 2 to 25, high 25, low 2.

Direct "considering" quote	+20
Recency boost (signal 2d ago)	+5
Momentum (capped 0–100)	25

Evidence & status history

2026-09-12

'Yes, I would love to': Republican Rep. Don Bacon publicly confirms he is considering a presidential run in 2028 - voz.us source ↗

consideringQuote· Low

2026-09-12

Bacon says he's mulling 2028 White House bid source ↗

consideringQuote· Medium

Money movement — FEC, a separate axis

No FEC financial report on file — not a registered filer, or no totals yet. Money is never folded into the momentum score.

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