Anthony Vargas (born September 2, 1984) is an American politician and former educator who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from 2017 to 2025.

Vargas ran for Congress in Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in both 2022 and 2024, losing both times to incumbent Republican Don Bacon.

Fox, a Republican, finished third in the nonpartisan primary, which saw Vargas and former senator John Synowiecki advance to the general election.

[13] On July 29, 2020, Vargas attempted to suspend the Nebraska legislature's regular rules of order to introduce a bill that would enforce Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines in meatpacking plants to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[15] He won the Democratic primary on May 10, 2022, but lost the general election to Republican incumbent Don Bacon in November by 2.6% (5,856 votes).

[23][better source needed] Vargas is Catholic and resides in South Omaha, Nebraska, with his wife, Lauren, who is a special education teacher.