Chris Backemeyer (D)
Chris Backemeyer (D), a 2026 candidate in Nebraska’s 1st District, has $1.8M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $1.2M raised by the campaign and $651K from outside groups supporting Chris Backemeyer.
- Campaign raised$1.2M
- Campaign spent$799K
- Cash on hand$355K
- Outside money for$651K
- Outside money against$235K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026. Outside spending from FEC filings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from · 2026 cycle
Includes campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026 and outside spending through Oct. 30, 2026. Outside groups also spent $235K against Chris Backemeyer, which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Oct. 14, 2026 | $1,154,613 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $771,901 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $199,601 |
| The candidate’s own money | $105,195 |
| PACs and other committees | $77,000 |
| Other receipts | $916 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $651,468 |
| Retire Career Politicians | $650,077 |
| Working America | $1,380 |
| Sierra Club Independent Action | $10 |
| Total | $1,806,081 |
Campaign fundraising is what the candidate’s committees report receiving, before spending. Party coordinated spending is money a party spends in cooperation with the campaign, within limits set by law. Outside groups supporting the candidate report independent expenditures and can’t coordinate with the campaign. How this works
Outside groups spending for and against Chris Backemeyer · 4 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retire Career Politicians Hybrid PAC | FOR | $650,077 | $0 | $650,077 |
| Big Red Leadership PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $235,000 | $0 | $235,000 |
| Working America Outside spender (not a PAC) | FOR | $1,380 | $0 | $1,380 |
| Sierra Club Independent Action Super PAC | FOR | $10 | $0 | $10 |