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Tip the Scale Blue — election intelligence for 2026 progressives. Poll data from Ballotpedia. Ratings from Cook, Sabato, and Inside Elections.

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Nebraska 1st District · House

Christopher Backemeyer (D)vsMike Flood (R)+1 other

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated May 30, 2026

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223MONITOR

Priority Score Breakdown

Candidates

Christopher Backemeyer

Democrat

Mike Flood

Republican· Incumbent

Progressive votes: 3.27%

Nik Sandman

Libertarian

War Chest (FEC)

Backemeyer

$192k

Flood

$1.3M

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookSafe R

Sabato's Crystal BallSabatoLikely R

Inside ElectionsIELikely R

Nebraska house — Score 223 | Tip the Scale Blue