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Nebraska · U.S. House — District 1 · 2026
Christopher Backemeyer
Democratic Challenger Official filing data
Record last updated:
Filing facts
- Name as filed
- BACKEMEYER, CHRISTOPHER
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 1, Nebraska
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Democratic
- Seat status
- Challenger
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: backnebraska.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H6NE01143
- Principal committee
- C00925750
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $1,154,613 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $971,501 |
| Total disbursements | $799,447 |
| Cash on hand | $355,166 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Health care | Lists “Making Healthcare Affordable & Accessible” among their priorities. | Campaign website — backnebraska.com/priorities Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Immigration | Lists “Smart, Fair Immigration and a Secure Border” among their priorities. | Campaign website — backnebraska.com/priorities Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| National security | Lists “Restoring American Leadership & National Security” among their priorities. | Campaign website — backnebraska.com/priorities Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Agriculture | Lists “Supporting Agriculture & Rural Communities” among their priorities. | Campaign website — backnebraska.com/priorities Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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