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Chris Backemeyer

Democrat · Nebraska · 2026

Running for U.S. House, NE-1, Nebraska

Top priorities

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  • Making Healthcare Affordable & Accessible
  • Smart, Fair Immigration and a Secure Border
  • Restoring American Leadership & National Security
Biography

Chris Backemeyer is the Democratic nominee for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. He was born and raised in Lincoln, with family roots in Cass County, per his campaign site. He worked for the U.S. State Department for 20 years, focusing on counterterrorism, economic policy and Middle East relations, per Nebraska Public Media.

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U.S. House, NE-1Nebraska · 2026

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