Chris Backemeyer

Democratic · 2026 candidate in Nebraska

This is a candidate record, not an officeholder record. It carries no voting history because this person does not hold the seat.

2026 candidacies

Nebraska U.S. House District 1
Democratic · general ballot
$592K raised
Ballot status from Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division

Prior service stated by the campaign

Advisor in the Executive Office of the Vice President
“as an advisor in the Executive Office of the Vice President” source
“He answered that call at the U.S. State Department” source
“his service on the White House National Security Council” source

Biography, in the campaign's words

Quoted from the candidate's own campaign site. It is a self-description, not an independent account.

“A graduate of Lincoln East High School”
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“under both Democratic and Republican administrations”
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“Chris was born and raised in Lincoln”
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Stated priorities, in the campaign's words

Quoted from the candidate's own campaign site. These are statements the campaign publishes, not an assessment of a record.

“End corruption”
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“The courage to stand up to Trump.”
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Stated positions, in the campaign's words

Quoted from the candidate's own campaign site. These are statements the campaign publishes, not an assessment of a record.

“Making Healthcare Affordable & Accessible”
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“Supporting Agriculture & Rural Communities”
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“Ending Washington Dysfunction”
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“Lowering Costs & Restoring the Middle Class”
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“Reining In Our National Debt”
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“Restoring American Leadership & National Security”
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“Smart, Fair Immigration and a Secure Border”
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Campaign site backnebraska.com, established through an FEC committee filing. Passages are selected automatically and quoted verbatim; the wording is the campaign's, unedited.