Progressive challenger complicates Democrat path in House fight to unseat GOP incumbent Rep Mike Flood

Progressive journalist Austin Ahlman is running for Congress in Nebraska's first congressional district as a nonpartisan independent, challenging incumbent Rep. Mike Flood and Democratic nominee Chris Backemeyer. Ahlman criticized Backemeyer as a creature of the establishment in D.C. The district is a solid Republican stronghold, making it difficult for Democrats to win. Ahlman's entry into the race may split the vote, complicating the Democrat path to unseat Rep. Mike Flood.