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Nebraska's 1st Congressional District (NE-1)

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Mike Flood, a Republican, has represented the district since 2022.

The district includes all or part of 12 counties (2 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 662,376, a median household income of $79,326, and a median age of 35.9. Of residents 25 and older, 36.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Mike Flood, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st District
Mike Flood

U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st District · Republican

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2026 election

Flood has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NE-1 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for NE-1 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Mike Flood (incumbent)Republican$2,368,910$1,560,751Jun 30
Christopher BackemeyerDemocratic$592,233$290,611Jun 30
Austin Lawrence AhlmanIndependent$103,306$29,696Jul 14
Eric Hamilton MoyerDemocratic$66,642-$2,131Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
662,376
Median household income
$79,326
Median age
35.9
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Nebraska senators

Neighboring districts

  • IA-4 · Randy Feenstra (R)
  • NE-2 · Don Bacon (R)
  • NE-3 · Adrian Smith (R)

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