Chris Backemeyer
Candidate for U.S. House, District 1
- City
- Lincoln
- On the ballot as
- Chris Backemeyer
- Campaign website
- backnebraska.com
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Property taxes and cost of living
Summary
Wants to expand the Child Tax Credit and says cuts to federal programs like Medicaid shift costs onto property tax bills.
“Finally, property taxes are squeezing families and farmers alike. When Congress cuts federal programs like Medicaid, it doesn't shrink government — it just shifts the cost onto states and counties, and ultimately onto property tax bills.”
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“Expand the Child Tax Credit to put more money back in families’ pockets”
Economy, jobs and trade
Summary
Wants to roll back tariffs, citing their effect on farmers and costs for producers and consumers.
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“Roll back tariffs that are hurting Nebraska’s farmers and driving up costs for producers and consumers”
Agriculture and rural Nebraska
Summary
Supports a long-term bipartisan Farm Bill and expanded rural broadband.
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“Pass a long-term, bipartisan Farm Bill that is updated to reflect the current demands of family farms”
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“Expand rural broadband so every community can thrive in the 21st century”
Health care
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Supports a public option, restoring Medicaid funding and protecting rural hospitals.
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“Enact a true public option to guarantee universal coverage and force insurance companies to compete by offering lower prices and better coverage”
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“Restore Medicaid funding and protect rural hospitals”
Abortion
Summary
Says he will work to protect “a woman’s right to choose” in Nebraska and nationwide.
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“Protect a woman’s right to choose in Nebraska and nationwide”
Immigration and the border
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Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship, along with border security enforced consistent with the Constitution.
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“Pass comprehensive immigration reform that creates a genuine pathway to citizenship and keeps families together”
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“Ensure strong security at the southern border while enforcing immigration laws in ways that reflect our values and are consistent with the U.S. Constitution”
Education and school choice
No public position found.
Energy, water and environment
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Wants to expand biofuel markets, including permanent year-round E15 sales.
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“Expand markets for biofuels, including through permanent, year-long sales of E15”
Guns and public safety
No public position found.
Elections and government
Summary
Supports a ban on stock trading by members of Congress and overturning Citizens United.
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“Ban stock trading by members of Congress”
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“Overturn Citizens United and end dark money in politics”