US Rep. Mike Flood narrowly wins reelection in 1st District House race

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 447

Last Updated: 23 minutes ago

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LINCOLN — Though results were too close to call Tuesday night, U.S. Rep. Mike Flood celebrated a narrow victory in his bid for reelection representing Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District Wednesday morning.

Flood said the race was called in his favor moments before a press conference at the Nebraska Republican Party headquarters, and that his opponent Chris Backemeyer called to concede earlier this morning. Unofficial results showed Flood leading with 50.1% of the vote to Backemeyer’s …

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