U.S. Representative, District 1Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Chris Backemeyer

Democratic

Running for: U.S. Representative, District 1
Party on ballot: Democratic
Incumbent: No
Hometown on filing: Lincoln
Occupation: Former deputy assistant secretary of state for the Middle East, U.S. Department of State (Nebraska Examiner voter guide); 20 years in national security and economic policy at the State Department and National Security Council (KLKN-TV, 2025-11-06)
Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Campaign money: Raised: $1,033,727; Spent: $487,261; Cash on hand: $546,466 (through 2026-09-30)
Source: fec.gov

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In their own words

Elections and government

"My priorities are: lower costs, stop the chaos and end the corruption."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Housing and cost of living

"The cost of living comes up in nearly every conversation I have with voters."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Tariffs

Said families face "reckless tariffs and higher costs" (KLKN-TV, 2025-11-06)

Source: klkntv.com

No public statement found on: Taxes and budget, Economy and jobs, Education, Health care, Public safety, Agriculture and water, Energy and utilities, Immigration, Abortion.