Chris Backemeyer, 2026 House candidate
Chris Backemeyer
DEMOCRATIC
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State

Nebraska 12026 HOUSE POLLS

Mike Flood, 2026 House candidate
Mike Flood*
REPUBLICAN
US House of Representatives (R-NE)
2022 – Present

2026 Nebraska 1st District House Polls:

Aggregate of all polls released for Nebraska's 1st congressional district House election between Democrat Chris Backemeyer and Republican Mike Flood. This page will update the moment new polls are released, including the polling average, projected margin, and survey details.

Year
2026
Race
House
District
NE-1
Democratic candidate
Chris Backemeyer
Republican candidate
Mike Flood
Incumbent / open seat
Mike Flood
Polling average
38.0% D / 45.0% R
Polling average margin
R +7.0
Last updated
12:00 AM on July 9, 2026
Polls included
1
Latest poll
Zenith Research (D) — May 11, 2026

Democrat

%

Weighted polling average

Republican

%

Weighted polling average

Net margin

Polling average difference

Polls Included

Number of polls conducted

Pollster
Date
Sample
Mike Flood
Chris Backemeyer
Margin
Zenith Research (D)
May 11, 2026
371 LV
45%
38%
R +7.0