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Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer, same questions, same sources, in ballot order. "Not found" means we looked and found no public statement.

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On the ballot as

Republican, Incumbent

Democratic

Occupation

U.S. Representative, Nebraska District 1 (incumbent)

Source: mikefloodfornebraska.com

Former deputy assistant secretary of state for the Middle East, U.S. Department of State (Nebraska Examiner voter guide); 20 years in national security and economic policy at the State Department and National Security Council (KLKN-TV, 2025-11-06)

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Prior offices

U.S. Representative, NE-1, 2022-present; former Nebraska state senator (2005-13; 2020-22), including six years as Speaker of the Legislature (Nebraska Examiner voter guide bio)

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

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Campaign money

Raised: $2,732,933; Spent: $1,731,759; Cash on hand: $1,221,956 (through 2026-09-30)

Source: fec.gov

Raised: $1,033,727; Spent: $487,261; Cash on hand: $546,466 (through 2026-09-30)

Source: fec.gov
Taxes and budget

"lower taxes, secure our border, and cut wasteful spending"

Source: mikefloodfornebraska.com

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Public safety

"strengthen public safety, improve infrastructure, and help our communities grow"

Source: mikefloodfornebraska.com

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Elections and government

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"My priorities are: lower costs, stop the chaos and end the corruption."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Housing and cost of living

"High prices are the top concern I hear from Nebraskans."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

"The cost of living comes up in nearly every conversation I have with voters."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Immigration

"I support President Trump's work to secure the border and protect public safety"

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

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Record in office

Sponsored 30 bills and resolutions in the 119th Congress (2025-2026), per congress.gov sponsored-legislation filter, checked 2026-10-22

Source: congress.gov

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Endorsements they list

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Nebraska AFL-CIO

Source: backnebraska.com

Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA)

Source: backnebraska.com

Nebraska Farmers Union (NEBFARMPAC)

Source: backnebraska.com

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

Source: backnebraska.com

Nebraska State Council Communications Workers of America

Source: backnebraska.com

American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)

Source: backnebraska.com

Sierra Club

Source: backnebraska.com

New Democrat Action Fund

Source: backnebraska.com

Foreign Policy For America

Source: backnebraska.com

Must Win. Can Win.

Source: backnebraska.com

New Politics

Source: backnebraska.com

U.S. Senator Andy Kim

Source: backnebraska.com

State Senator Victor Rountree

Source: backnebraska.com

Lancaster County Treasurer Rachel Garver

Source: backnebraska.com

Lincoln City Councilmembers Sändra Washington, Justin Carlson, Brodey Weber

Source: backnebraska.com

Annie Mumgaard (Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education Member)

Source: backnebraska.com

Vanessa Emlich (Lincoln Airport Authority Board Member)

Source: backnebraska.com

Michelle Suarez (Retired Elementary School Principal)

Source: backnebraska.com

S.A. Mora James (Immigration Advocate & Attorney)

Source: backnebraska.com
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