Primary
Primary held May 12, 2026.
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Backemeyer ✓ | 26,523 | 57.6% | |
| Eric Moyer | 19,508 | 42.4% |
Libertarian Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Sandman ✓ | 479 | 100.0% |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Flood ✓ | 53,094 | 100.0% |
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Race Overview
General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 90 days.
Candidates
General Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 90 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavern Research (D) partisan·D | 2026-05-19 | 1079 LV | ±3.90 | Chris Backemeyer 33.00% | Mike Flood 41.00% |
| Zenith Research (D) partisan·D | 2026-05-11 | 371 LV | ±5.10 | Chris Backemeyer 38.00% | Mike Flood 45.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 NE-01 House race?
Mike Flood leads Chris Backemeyer 43% to 35.5% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+7.5 margin based on 2 polls from the last 90 days.
Is the 2026 NE-01 House race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the PollingSource polling average rates it Likely R, meaning Republicans are clearly favored but an upset is not impossible.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 NE-01 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from Tavern Research (D) (completed May 19, 2026), found Chris Backemeyer (D) at 33% and Mike Flood (R) at 41%.
When is the 2026 NE-01 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 90 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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