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Chris Backemeyer
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Nebraska’s 1st District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Chris Backemeyer is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Nebraska’s 1st District on November 3, 2026, against Mike Flood (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Chris Backemeyer’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Chris Backemeyer’s campaign has raised $1,154,613 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $355,166 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$971,501
- The candidate’s own money and loans$105,195
- PACs and other committees$77,000
- Other$916
From donors who gave over $200: $363,953 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 47% from Nebraska, 53% from other states, under 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: Nebraska $170,754 (47%), Virginia $55,201 (15%), District of Columbia $55,022 (15%), Maryland $21,425 (6%), California $15,330 (4%). About 400 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6NE01143 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$22,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Chris Backemeyer’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Chris Backemeyer (Democratic); Mike Flood (Republican, incumbent); Nik Sandman (Libertarian); Dan Hartong (America First)
- Incumbent: Mike Flood (R)
- Rating: Likely RAverage of 7; Lean R to Likely R
- Nebraska 1st District 2026: who’s running
- Every Nebraska race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Nebraska
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Nebraska
- Check your registration on Nebraska’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Nebraska
About Chris Backemeyer
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Chris Backemeyer quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- State Department official, working on counterterrorism, economic policy and the Middle East. · backnebraska.com (source for State Department official, working on counterterrorism, economic policy and the Middle East.)
- Served on the White House National Security Council and as an advisor in the Executive Office of the Vice President. · backnebraska.com (source for Served on the White House National Security Council and as an advisor in the Executive Office of the Vice President.)
Endorsements
- New Politics · newpolitics.org (source for the New Politics endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at backnebraska.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), backnebraska.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Overturn Citizens United and end dark money in politics” backnebraska.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Enact a true public option to guarantee universal coverage and force insurance companies to compete by offering lower prices and better coverage” backnebraska.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at backnebraska.com (checked for Labor, page 1), backnebraska.com (checked for Labor, page 2), backnebraska.com (checked for Labor, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “Pass comprehensive immigration reform that creates a genuine pathway to citizenship and keeps families together” backnebraska.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Cut red tape that delays housing projects and puts families in houses instead of investment firms” backnebraska.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Chris Backemeyer has used:
Photo of Chris Backemeyer: US Department of State (photo of Chris Backemeyer), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has Chris Backemeyer been backed by AIPAC?
No. Chris Backemeyer has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Chris Backemeyer had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.