4 candidates are running: Chris Backemeyer (Democratic), Dan Hartong (America First), Mike Flood (Republican), and Nik Sandman (Libertarian). Mike Flood is the incumbent.

Unofficial result: the winner is Mike Flood (Republican).

United States Representative, Congressional District 1

Name: United States Representative, Congressional District 1
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: Congressional District 1, Nebraska

Unofficial result: Won — Mike Flood (Republican)

Source: electionresults.nebraska.gov

Congressional District 1, Nebraska

My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Chris Backemeyer

Lost

Democratic

Chris Backemeyer is a Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. He is a Nebraska-raised military veteran focused on families, lower costs, and community priorities.

Records: Peaceful Foreign Policy 1 for

Dan Hartong

Lost

America First

As of October 2026, we found no public information about Dan Hartong's job, background, or goals.

Mike Flood

Won

Republican · Incumbent

Mike Flood is the U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. He previously served in the Nebraska Legislature and works on housing, taxes, border security, and community projects.

Records: Environment and Public Health 3 for, 57 against, Immigration 23 against, Corporate Accountability 2 for, 8 against,

Nik Sandman is a Lincoln resident and retired Nebraska farmer who grew wheat, milo, corn and melons for 26 years and worked 15 years as a rural mail carrier. His priorities include parity pricing for farm products and Medicare for All.

Sources: fec.gov 2