Chris
Backemeyer

1. Economy & jobs Supports rolling back tariffs, expanding Child Tax Credit, taxing wealthy more +

2. Housing Supports cutting red tape to expand housing supply +

3. Health care Supports public option, lower Medicare eligibility age, ACA expansion +

4. Immigration Supports comprehensive reform with path to citizenship and border security +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Supports protecting abortion rights in Nebraska and nationally +

6. Taxes & budget Opposes tariffs; wants to reduce national debt +

7. Foreign policy & defense Supports diplomacy, ending Iran war, restoring alliances +

1. Oct 11
   news

   Backemeyer reiterates criticism of Flood's Iran-war votes in local news interview

   In a local news interview connected to President Trump's October 6 rally in Grand Island, Backemeyer said Flood had 'voted six times to continue to approve this war' and called on Congress to demand a strategy and an exit plan from the administration.

   ↳ President Trump stumps for Republicans in Grand Island - KOLN · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 2
   endorsement

   Nebraska Farmers Union PAC endorses Backemeyer for Congress in District 1

   The Nebraska Farmers Union PAC announced its general-election endorsements and included Backemeyer for Congress in Nebraska's 1st District.

   ↳ Nebraska Farmers Union PAC Announces General Election Endorsements | AM 1430 KRGI/105.5 FM · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Sep 29
   endorsement

   New Democrat Coalition Action Fund endorses Backemeyer in NE-01

   The New Democrat Coalition Action Fund announced its endorsement of Backemeyer as part of a slate of candidates backed in Republican-held seats. Backemeyer said he wanted to focus on lower costs and 'put solutions ahead of partisan bickering.'

   ↳ New Dems Endorse Seven More Candidates in Key Red-to ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 23
   debate

   Backemeyer and Flood clash in their only scheduled NE-01 debate

   In the candidates' sole scheduled debate, Backemeyer criticized Flood's support for the Iran war and tariffs, argued Congress should control tariff policy, and called for transparency and local control over data-center development. The candidates also differed over Medicaid and immigration.

   ↳ Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer spar in 1st District debate • Nebraska Examiner · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 22
   poll

   Backemeyer campaign releases poll showing him leading Flood 49%–45%

   Backemeyer's campaign released a Global Strategy Group survey of 600 likely voters showing Backemeyer leading Flood 49% to 45% head-to-head, with a ±4 point margin of error. The campaign noted he led by one point when third-party candidates were included. The poll was conducted August 31–September 3.

   ↳ Poll: Backemeyer Leads Flood Heading Into NE-01 Debate · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 21
   news

   How-to-watch guide published ahead of NE-01 debate between Flood and Backemeyer

   Courier Nebraska published a guide for viewers ahead of the upcoming debate between Backemeyer and Rep. Flood, described as their only scheduled debate before the November election.

   ↳ How to watch Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District debate · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Jun 30
   filing

   Backemeyer reports $592,233 raised, $290,611 cash on hand through Q2

   Through the June 30 quarterly reporting period, Backemeyer had raised $592,233, spent $301,622, and held $290,611 cash on hand, per The Hill/DDHQ race page.

   ↳ elections2026.thehill.com › forecast › 2026Who will win Nebraska 1? | The Hill and DDHQ · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. May 12
   news

   Backemeyer wins Democratic primary, advances to face Rep. Mike Flood in NE-01

   Backemeyer defeated Eric Moyer in the Democratic primary and advanced to the general election against Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Flood in Nebraska's 1st Congressional District.

   ↳ Rep. Flood highlights experience as Backemeyer calls for ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union
  Listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Sierra Club organization
  Listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Sändra Washington official
  Lincoln City Council member; listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Michelle Suarez other
  Retired elementary school principal; listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Nebraska State Council of Communications Workers of America union
  Listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Rachel Garver official
  Lancaster County treasurer; listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Must Win. Can Win. organization
  Listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Annie Mumgaard official
  Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education member; listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Vanessa Emlich official
  Lincoln Airport Authority Board member; listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• New Politics organization
  Listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Justin Carlson official
  Lincoln City Council member; listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Foreign Policy for America organization
  Listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Brodey Weber official
  Lincoln City Council member; listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Victor Rountree official
  Nebraska state senator; listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• Nebraska AFL-CIO union
  Listed on the campaign endorsement page without a date. backnebraska.com
• New Democrat Action Fund organization
  Announced endorsement on September 29, 2026; also referred to as the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund in a campaign release headline. backnebraska.com · Sep 29, 2026
• Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA) organization
  Endorsement reported by the campaign by September 22, 2026; specific announcement date not found. backnebraska.com · Sep 22, 2026
• Nebraska Farmers Union Political Action Committee (NEBFARMPAC) organization
  Announced endorsement on August 17, 2026; reported as the first time in 20 years the group made a sole endorsement of a Democrat in the district. couriernebraska.com · Aug 17, 2026
• Andy Kim official
  U.S. senator; endorsement announced by the campaign on March 27, 2026. backnebraska.com · Mar 27, 2026
• Ben Nelson official
  Former Nebraska governor and U.S. senator; endorsement announced by the campaign on March 27, 2026. backnebraska.com · Mar 27, 2026
• American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
  Announced its endorsement on March 26, 2026. afge.org · Mar 26, 2026

Raised

$592K

Spent

$302K

Cash on hand

$291K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NE01143(opens in a new tab)