2026 midterms · Nebraska · November 3
Nebraska’s 1st District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in Nebraska’s 1st District on November 3, 2026: Chris Backemeyer (D), Mike Flood (R, incumbent), Nik Sandman (Libertarian) and Dan Hartong (America First). Now held by Mike Flood (R). Forecasters: Likely R (average of 7; range Lean R to Likely R).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska 1 | Likely R Average of 7; Lean R to Likely R Each forecaster for Nebraska 1
|  Chris Backemeyer | Mike Flood (inc.) | Nik Sandman (Libertarian) Dan Hartong (America First) |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in Nebraska’s 1st District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Backemeyer (D), Mike Flood (R, incumbent), Nik Sandman (Libertarian) and Dan Hartong (America First).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Nebraska’s 1st District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Nebraska’s 1st District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Likely R on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Lean R to Likely R). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
How do I vote in Nebraska?
Check your registration on Nebraska’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.
Photos of members of Congress: official portraits (public domain). Other photos: Chris Backemeyer: US Department of State (photo of Chris Backemeyer), Public domain.