THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Candidate for U.S. House · Nebraska · District 1
THE PERSON
Chris Backemeyer grew up in Lincoln and worked at the U.S. State Department on counterterrorism, economic policy and Middle Eastern affairs. His campaign biography also describes service on the National Security Council and in the vice president's office. He lives in Lincoln.
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Supports universal coverage through a public option, extended ACA premium credits, restored Medicaid funding and lowering Medicare eligibility to 60.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports abortion rights in Nebraska and nationwide.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports secure borders, a citizenship pathway, keeping families together and agricultural workforce reform.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports reclaiming nearly $75 billion in ICE funding, prohibiting federally funded detention of children and limiting unilateral detention-facility expansion.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Opposes debt-financed tax breaks for billionaires; the reviewed debt page does not present a detailed deficit-reduction package.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
U.S. House · District 1 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Nebraska Secretary of State · Final statewide general candidate list ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.