In the most recent Nebraska 1st congressional district poll (Public Policy Polling, Oct 19 - 20, 2026), Flood (R) leads Backemeyer (D) 46%–45%.
Data is synced continuously from the New York Times, which aggregates surveys from major pollsters. The table shows individual pollster results. The map uses the same 2026 non-partisan polling average and candidate-selection method as the homepage maps.
At a glance
- Polls tracked
- 3
- Pollsters
- 3
- Field dates
- May 11, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026
- Stages
- General election (3)
- Most recent poll
- Oct 20, 2026
All polls
| Pollster | Partisan | Field dates | Stage | Sample | Results | Margin | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | Dem | Oct 19 - 20, 2026 | General election | — | Flood (R): 46% Backemeyer (D): 45% | R+1% | link |
| Global Strategy Group | Dem | Aug 31 - Sep 3, 2026 | General election | n=600 LV | Backemeyer (D): 49% Flood (R): 45% | D+4% | link |
| Zenith Research | Ind | May 8 - 11, 2026 | General election | n=401 RV | Flood (R): 44% Ahlman (I): 36% | R+8% | link |
3 of 3 polls shown, most recent first. Every number is a single pollster's reported result — no polling average is calculated here. Partisan shows the source’s party flag; a blank means no partisan affiliation is marked.