OMAHA — Former Nebraska State Sen. Brett Lindstrom announced he is withdrawing from the Republican primary race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District seat, saying he no longer wants to deal with the divisiveness of modern politics and feels the current environment doesn’t foster reasonable debate. Lindstrom, who previously ran for governor and served in the Legislature, emphasized that his choice was about stepping back from campaigning rather than a lack of confidence in his chances of winning the nomination.

His exit leaves Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding as the likely GOP nominee and shifts focus to the competitive primary field, including multiple Democrats vying for the open seat after five-term GOP Rep. Don Bacon announced he wouldn’t seek reelection. Lindstrom said he plans to remain engaged in politics in other ways, such as supporting future leaders behind the scenes.

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