LINCOLN — A Democratic candidate in eastern Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District brought in a six-figure fundraising haul in the first 30 days of the campaign, Chris Backemeyer’s campaign announced Tuesday.

The $120,000 haul is $8,547 less than former State Sen. Carol Blood of Bellevue raised for her 2024 bid against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood. Blood raised $29,203 in her first fundraising quarter during that race.

The former U.S. State Department diplomat, who now lives in Lincoln, entered the race last month. He is in a Democratic primary with Lincoln resident and renewable energy advocate Eric Moyer. The winner likely faces Flood in November. Flood hasn’t drawn a GOP challenger. “Nebraskans are ready for new leadership, and this early response shows we have the team, the momentum, and the pathway to flip this seat,” Backemeyer said in a statement.

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