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Nebraska · Nebraska's 1st District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Mike Flood

RepublicanIncumbent

Incumbent U.S. representative (2022–present)

2026 race · Nebraska's 1st District

80% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

20%80%

72% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

28%72%
● Chris Backemeyer● Mike FloodINC
Full race forecast

Background

Current office
Nebraska's 1st District
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
5 (5 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Nebraska, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    U.S. House · NE-1 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 60.1% · 187,559 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    U.S. House · NE-1 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 57.9% · 129,236 votes

    Won
  3. 2020

    Legislature · LD-19 Nov 3, 2020

    I · 100.0% · 15,519 votes

    Won
  4. 2008

    Legislature · LD-19 Nov 4, 2008

    I · 93.9% · 12,838 votes

    Won
  5. 2004

    Legislature · LD-19 Nov 2, 2004

    I · 100.0% · 12,100 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$2.7M
From individuals
$1.2M
Spent
$1.7M
Cash on hand
$1.2M

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026