Andy Kim
U.S. Senator
AFGE
American Federation of Government EmployeesAFGE Union
Ben Nelson
former Governor and Senator
Tammy Ward
former Lincoln City Councilmember
Vince Powers
former Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party
Chuck Hassebrook
former University of Nebraska Board of Regents
Ken Haar
former State Senator and Lincoln City Councilmember
Chris Funk
former Executive Director and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Lincoln and Nebraska
Chris Backemeyer Secures Endorsement from Former Governor and U.S. Senator Ben Nelson
Support from respected community leaders signals growing momentum for Backemeyer’s campaign to bring new leadership to Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District
Chris Backemeyer Announces Endorsement from U.S. Senator Andy Kim
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2026
CONTACT: Campaign@BackNebraska.com