Nebraska's 1st Congressional District

D +1% since last week

Austin Ahlman is running in this race as an independent. Solid Purple's model forecasts two-way contests, so the numbers above reflect only the Democratic and Republican candidates and do not account for a third candidate. We know this is a limitation of the model. If Ahlman emerges as the leading challenger, or this becomes a competitive three-way, we will update the forecast.

How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +11.6
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R +10.0
National Environment
current political climate
D +4.6
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +0.2
Forecasted margin
R +16.8
Polls

No district-level polling available. Forecast relies on fundamentals and expert ratings.

What Changes the Forecast

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time
Dem 6%
GOP 94%
Race Details
Expert Ratings
Cook: Solid RInside Elections: Solid RSabato: Safe R
District Lean
This district leans strongly Republican (R+13).
Candidates
Christopher Backemeyer (D) Mike Flood (R) (inc.)