Candidate

Chris Backemeyer

Democrat
Score 17
Green 5
Red 0

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Healthcare Access
1 pts Green
Supports expanding or protecting access to healthcare.
Campaign priorities support universal coverage through a public option, ACA tax credits, Medicaid restoration, Medicare eligibility at 60, and prescription-drug cost reduction.
Abortion Rights
5 pts Green
Strong support for abortion access and opposition to abortion bans.
Campaign priorities explicitly support protecting a woman's right to choose in Nebraska and nationwide.
Campaign Finance Reform
4 pts Green
Supports stronger campaign finance laws and reducing big-money influence.
Campaign priorities support overturning Citizens United and ending dark money in politics.
Immigrant Rights
4 pts Green
Supports humane immigration policy and opposes cruelty-based enforcement.
Campaign priorities support humane comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship and keeping families together.
Housing Affordability
3 pts Green
Supports stronger affordable housing and anti-homelessness policy.
Campaign priorities support housing affordability by reducing delays in housing projects and prioritizing families over investment firms.

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History

U.S. House NE-01
Democrat Primary May 12, 2026
Pending