Nebraska's 1st Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

Chris Backemeyer (D) vs. Mike Flood (R): Nebraska's 1st District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Chris Backemeyer
Democratic
Mike Flood, Republican candidate for U.S. House in Nebraska
Mike Flood
Republican
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, NE-1, since 2022Voting record →
Seat held by
(R) Mike Flood, since 2022
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District?

Chris Backemeyer (D) vs. Mike Flood (R)

Who holds this seat now?

(R) Mike Flood, since 2022

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District (NE-1, District 1). Find your district on the district map.

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