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Chris Backemeyer wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Nebraska's 1st Congressional District
Backemeyer will face the Republican nominee in November after winning the party’s nomination for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District.
- On Tuesday, Decision Desk called the Republican primary for West Virginia's 1st Congressional District in favor of incumbent Carol Miller, who defeated her primary opponent, Larry Jackson.
- Miller, who assumed office on January 3, 2023, faced the only primary challenger among the state's Republican incumbents, while Riley Moore ran unopposed in the 2nd Congressional District.
- The Democratic Party field for the 1st Congressional District seat included Ace Parsi, Stephanie Spears Tomana, and Steve Wendelin, all seeking the nomination to challenge Miller.
- With the primaries concluded, Carol Miller and Riley Moore will lead the Republican banners into the general election, maintaining their focus on their respective seats in Congress.
- Both Carol Miller and Riley Moore's current terms conclude on January 3, 2027, with the general election determining representation for West Virginia's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts.
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Backemeyer to face Flood in NE-01; Smith advances in NE-03
The leading 2026 primary election candidates for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District, top row, and Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. Top row, from left: Democrat Chris Backemeyer, U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., and Libertarian Nik Sandman. Bottom row, from left: Democrat Becky Kelly Stille, U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., and Legal Marijuana NOW candidate David Else. (Candidate photos courtesy of respective campaigns | U.S. Capitol photo b…
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Star-HeraldBackemeyer wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 1st District race, will face Flood
Chris Backemeyer will be the Democratic nominee facing off against incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Flood after defeating fellow Democrat Eric Moyer in the primary.
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