Christopher Backemeyer
Candidate for Nebraska 1st Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · Nebraska 1st Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Nebraska Secretary of State — Final Statewide General Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (September 11, 2026): Representative in Congress District 01 — 'Chris Backemeyer', Democratic · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Nebraska 1st Congressional District covers
Covers all of Lancaster County, Platte County, Butler County, Cuming County, Madison County, Seward County, Cass County, Stanton County and Colfax County; parts of Dodge County, Polk County and Sarpy County.
Includes Lincoln, Bellevue (part), Norfolk, Columbus, Fremont, Papillion (part), David City, La Vista (part), Offutt AFB, Plattsmouth, Seward, Walton and 99 more.
437 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: U.S. Census Bureau (1:500,000 cartographic boundary, 119th Congress) · Precinct lines: Douglas County GIS (DCGIS), Precincts 2024 layer (dcgis.org Hosted/Precincts_2024); Sarpy County Election Commission, Voting Precincts (/FeatureServer/2, all 81 precincts last updated 2021-10-22) — official county layers; Census 2020 VTDs elsewhere in Nebraska; U.S. Census Bureau 2020 TIGER/Line VTDs where no official layer; U.S. Census Bureau 2020 VTDs for the 2020 general (Douglas); Douglas County 2022 precincts (dcgis.org) for the 2022 general; Census 2020 VTDs for 2020
Results
Certified results for Nebraska 1st Congressional District
U.S. Representative District 1
Nebraska General Election 2024-11-05 · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike FloodRepublican | Republican | 187,559 | 60.1% |
| Carol BloodDemocrat | Democrat | 124,498 | 39.9% |
Official/certified county canvass results by precinct for the NE-02 counties · Douglas County Election Commission official results; Sarpy County Election…
Sources (2)
- Official/certified county canvass results by precinct for the NE-02 counties (Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders)
- statewide county totals from the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers Official Report. Other counties: no precinct detail loaded
U.S. Representative District 1
Nebraska General Election 2022-11-08 · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike FloodRepublican | Republican | 129,236 | 57.9% |
| Patty Pansing BrooksDemocrat | Democrat | 93,929 | 42.1% |
Official/certified county canvass results by precinct for the NE-02 counties · Douglas County Election Commission official results; Sarpy County Election…
Sources (2)
- Official/certified county canvass results by precinct for the NE-02 counties (Douglas, Sarpy)
- statewide county totals from the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers Official Report. Other counties: no precinct detail loaded
U.S. Representative District 1
Nebraska General Election 2020-11-03 · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff FortenberryRepublican | Republican | 27,295 | 60.6% |
| Kate BolzDemocrat | Democrat | 16,057 | 35.6% |
| Dennis B. GraceLibertarian | Libertarian | 1,649 | 3.7% |
| Write-in | 52 | 0.1% |
Official/certified county canvass results by precinct for the NE-02 counties · Douglas County Election Commission official results; Sarpy County Election…
Sources (2)
- Official/certified county canvass results by precinct for the NE-02 counties (Douglas, Sarpy)
- statewide county totals from the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers Official Report. Other counties: no precinct detail loaded
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record
Holds no elected public office. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · GOTV Intel review of official candidate lists
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $592,233cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $290,611cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $301,622cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $100,000cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- Beacon Media Llc$71,512.30
- Mandate Media$39,604.16
- Valkyrie Strategies$28,578.09
- Katz Compliance$20,437.95
- Jimmy Dahman Strategies$15,000.00
Campaign finance — Backemeyer For Nebraska: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Backemeyer For Nebraska: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $592,233.09 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $301,622.40 · cash on hand $290,610.69 · debts owed by the committee $100,000.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $462,913.63 (78%); PACs and other political committees $25,000.00 (4%); Candidate contributions $4,319.44 (1%); Candidate loans $100,000.00 (17%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): media and advertising $71,512.30; digital $60,267.95; direct mail $30,493.73; general consulting $23,000.00; compliance and treasurer $20,437.95; staff, contractors and reimbursements $14,314.74.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Christopher
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $1,400–$1,600 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Apr 8, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — BACKEMEYER FOR NEBRASKA (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (BACKEMEYER FOR NEBRASKA). 2 ads since Nov 2024; $1,400–$1,600 (Google creative spend ranges).
Apr 8, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $233,245 supporting, $0 opposing, across 7 reports.
Retire Career PoliticiansSupporting · $233,245
7 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“I will fight to bring an end to the war in Iran, so we can use that billion dollars a day to invest here at home and put towards our national debt”
“Like how he voted to increase our health premiums, to reduce health care benefits, cut revenues to our rural hospitals, all while he enjoys full federal health care benefits as a member of congress.”
“Just this year congressman Flood voted six times to increase taxes, through tariffs that take money out of our pockets and destroy our export markets.”
“Well, the advent of artificial intelligence clearly has enormous potential, but it also has extreme dangers to our culture, our economy, and the safety of our children”
“Iran still has enough uranium for 10 nuclear warheads. The Iranian people are no better off than they were before President Trump promised to help them.”
“Iran still is controlled by an evil dictator.”
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“I’m a fifth-generation Nebraskan and a Democrat running in the 1st District because I believe our country has lost its way and we deserve better. Growing up in my family — like so many Nebraska families — you were taught a few simple things: Work hard, treat people with respect, and leave things better for the next generation.”
“Mike Flood has lost sight of who he works for. I never have, and I never will.”
“Nebraskans don’t ask for much — just a fair shot and leaders who remember who they work for.”
“I served under both Democratic and Republican administrations because my focus was always on the mission and results, not politics.”
“I’ve dedicated my life to public service and I know what it takes to get things done, even in a broken Washington.”
“Meanwhile, politicians in Washington are handing out tax breaks to billionaires and cutting the very programs families depend on to get by. My campaign is about putting people first, and making sure Nebraska values of hard work, fairness, and community guide our country again. Because if you’re doing everything right and still falling behind, the problem isn’t you — it’s the system, and it’s time to fix it.”
“Families were promised lower prices, instead, they’re getting hit with reckless tariffs and higher costs.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Who won the debate? Both Flood and Backemeyer claim they didSep 24, 2026 · Press · Lincoln Journal Star
- Flood, Backemeyer clash over Iran, Medicaid and ImmigrationSep 24, 2026 · Press · KLIN News/Talk 1400
- Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer spar in 1st District debateSep 24, 2026 · Press · Nebraska Examiner
- District 1 candidates Flood and Backemeyer debate agriculture, Iran, AI and moreSep 23, 2026 · Press · Nebraska Public Media
- Flood/Backemeyer debateSep 23, 2026 · Press · Norfolk NE Radio
- Christopher Backemeyer — Ballotpedia Candidate Connection surveyJan 1, 2026 · Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://backnebraska.com/ captured 2026-09-24T21:55:10Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://backnebraska.com/
Source: backnebraska.com (candidate campaign site)
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Nebraska 1st Congressional District
- Mike FloodRepublican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
- Dan HartongOther party · On the 2026 ballot
- Nik SandmanLibertarian · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Nebraska 1st District — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "Chris Backemeyer" (Democratic) on the NE official election authority certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of read 2026-09-24). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · NE official election authority · sourceU.S. Representative · NE-01
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · Official
Not on file for Christopher yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_fcnn7rggg.
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