Austin Ahlman suspends campaign for Nebraska’s 1st district

Now, the race is back between incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Flood and Democratic nominee Chris Backemeyer.

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: July 19, 2026

Words: 401

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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LINCOLN — Austin Ahlman, a journalist mounting a nonpartisan campaign for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District, announced Sunday he was ending his run for office because of concerns over his father’s health.

Ahlman said in a statement that his father’s cancer had returned and that he and his family had “gone from speaking about the future in terms of decades to mere months.”

“Family comes first—always,” Ahlman said. “This decision was not easy, but …

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