April 3, 2024
Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood welcomed news that State Senator Mike McDonnell of Omaha was leaving the Democratic Party to join the Republican Party. “I want to be among the first Republicans to welcome my friend Mike McDonnell to the Republican Party. Democrats who feel isolated by the radically liberal direction of their party should […]
April 3, 2024
Lincoln, Neb. – Republican Congressman Mike Flood has earned the backing of the Omaha Police Officers Association in his campaign for re-election. “I’m proud to have the support of Nebraska’s largest law enforcement organization, the Omaha Police Officers Association,” Flood stated. “Nebraska’s law enforcement officers protect our communities and make the Good Life possible. We […]
February 24, 2024
Lincoln, Neb. — On Saturday, the Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) announced its endorsement for Congressman Mike Flood to continue to serve the First Congressional District of Nebraska in Congress. “I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the Nebraska Farm Bureau. The NEFB is the biggest voice for Nebraska’s farm and ranch families in Lincoln and […]
January 24, 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. – Republican Congressman Mike Flood has filed for re-election to continue representing Nebraska’s First Congressional District in Washington. “Working on behalf of my constituents in NE-01 has been an incredible honor, and I’m proud of all my team and I have accomplished on behalf of Nebraskans,” Flood stated. “There is still a lot of work to be […]
November 8, 2022
LINCOLN, NE – Upon winning re-election as the U.S. representative from Nebraska's 1st Congressional District, Congressman Mike Flood issued the following statement: "I'm honored by the trust the voters of the 1st Congressional District have placed in me. Tonight, they have issued a clear mandate to pull the emergency brake on inflationary federal spending, bring down prices, cut […]
July 15, 2022
Voters Deserve To Know How Pansing Brooks Would Vote Norfolk, NE – Today, Congressman Mike Flood rejected abortion-on-demand extremism by voting against House Democrats' "Abortion On Demand Until Birth Act." This radical legislation would allow the abortion of unborn children for any reason (including on the basis of sex, race, or disability) up until the moment of birth and […]
July 12, 2022
Norfolk, NE – This evening, in the U.S. Capitol, Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE-01) was sworn in as the newest member of the 117th Congress. Flood was joined by his wife, Mandi, sons, Brenden and Blake, and other family members at his swearing-in ceremony. His sons joined him as he took his oath of office on the floor of the […]
June 28, 2022
Norfolk, NE – Tonight, Congressman-elect Mike Flood (R-NE-01) released the following statement upon winning today's 1st Congressional District special election: "I'm honored by the trust and confidence the people of Nebraska's 1st Congressional District have placed in me. Tonight, this district sent a clear message to Washington: it's time for a change in direction. The 1st Congressional District […]
June 27, 2022
Lincoln, NE – On the eve of the June 28th 1st Congressional District Special Election, Mike Flood, Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, earned the endorsements of the Lincoln Police Union and the Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police. “Mike Flood has the proven leadership skills, policy knowledge, and a commitment to support law enforcement to best represent the […]
June 24, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Republican candidate for Congress Mike Flood released the following statement applauding the U.S. Supreme Court's opinion in the matter of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: "Today, the Supreme Court has returned abortion-related policy decisions back to the states and the people, where they belong. I am proudly pro-life, and am proud to have sponsored and passed […]
April 27, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Today, Senator Mike Flood issued the following statement regarding the passing of Senator Rich Pahls of Omaha: "Rich Pahls was a great friend, a valued colleague, and a true public servant. It was my honor to work side by side with him as he strove to find common ground between urban and rural Nebraska. Our thoughts and prayers […]
April 25, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Today, the Nebraska Cattlemen PAC released the following statement in support of conservative Republican Mike Flood's candidacy for Congress: "We are pleased to announce our support for Mike Flood, who we believe will best represent the needs and interest of our beef cattle producers. As the Beef State, it is crucial for us to elect candidates who […]
April 19, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of conservative Republican Mike Flood to serve as the next representative of Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. "The U.S. Chamber and our members are committed to candidates for public office who support job creators and their employees, families, and communities through policy solutions that will address economic […]
April 12, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Today, Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike, La Vista Mayor Doug Kindig, and Papillion Mayor David Black announced their endorsements of conservative Republican Mike Flood to be the 1st Congressional District's next congressman. "I'm proud to support Mike Flood in his race for Congress," said Mayor Hike. "Mike has a deep respect for our military families and he'll be a great […]
April 9, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Today, conservative Republican Mike Flood accepted the Republican nomination for the June 28th 1st Congressional District special election. "I'm honored to be my party's nominee to serve our district and advance our conservative values in Congress," said Flood. "Together, we're going to win the May 10th primary, the June 28th special election, and the general election […]
April 7, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Today, Nebraska Congressmen Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) endorsed conservative Republican Mike Flood in his campaign to represent Nebraska's 1st Congressional District in Congress. “I’m proud to endorse Mike Flood to be the next representative of Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District," said Smith. "Mike is a leader in the business community and a champion for conservative policies. I look forward to working […]
April 4, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Today, the National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) announced its endorsement of conservative Republican Mike Flood to represent Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. Flood earned an "A" rating from the NRA in recognition of his strong support for Nebraskans' Second Amendment freedoms. "Throughout my time in the Legislature, I have worked to champion Nebraskans' God-given […]
March 26, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Today, Republican candidate for Congress Mike Flood released a statement following the announcement that Rep. Jeff Fortenberry will resign from Congress on March 31. "I want to thank Jeff Fortenberry for his many years of honorable service to our district, our state, and our nation. Mandi and I wish Jeff, Celeste, and the entire Fortenberry […]
February 23, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Today, former Nebraska Republican Party chairmen David Kramer, Mark Quandahl, and Mark Fahleson released the following joint statement endorsing conservative Republican Mike Flood to be the next congressman from Nebraska's 1st Congressional District: "We are proud to endorse conservative Mike Flood for Congress. Mike Flood passed an abortion ban and worked with Governor Dave Heineman to pass historic tax […]
February 10, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Today, the Mike Flood for Congress campaign announced former Nebraska State Patrol Colonel Tom Nesbitt as chair of the Law Enforcement For Flood coalition. "Mike Flood is a law-and-order conservative who has always supported the men and women of Nebraska law enforcement," said Nesbitt. "Mike respects the law and those who enforce it, and he'll continue to have the […]
February 7, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Today, the Mike Flood for Congress campaign released its second television ad, "Nerd," highlighting Mike Flood's record of business and conservative policy accomplishments. "I'm a husband, a father, a job-creator, a conservative Republican, and to be honest... kind of a nerd," Flood acknowledges in the ad. Flood touts his accomplishments in building a successful business, creating jobs, and forging […]
January 31, 2022
NORFOLK, NE – Today, Republican candidate for Congress Mike Flood announced a fundraising total of more than $400,000 in contributions raised in the two weeks since he announced his campaign for Congress on January 16. Nearly 100 percent of the contributions are from Nebraskans, and none are from foreign nationals. Flood is challenging 18-year incumbent Jeff Fortenberry, who is facing federal prosecution on felony […]
January 21, 2022
LINCOLN, NE – Today, in a press conference in the State Capitol Rotunda, Governor Pete Ricketts and former Governor Dave Heineman announced their endorsements of Republican State Senator Mike Flood to represent Nebraska's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
January 17, 2022
Delivering a strongly conservative message with a vow to "begin to take back our country from the Far Left," Sen. Mike Flood of Norfolk announced Sunday that he will challenge embattled Rep. Jeff Fortenberry in the May Republican primary election for the 1st District House seat.
January 16, 2022
Mike's op-ed was published in the Omaha World-Herald on January 9, 2022. You can read the online version here. Midlands Voices: Nebraska must act to further protect lifeBy: Senator Mike Flood In a recent World-Herald guest opinion, one of my colleagues, Sen. Megan Hunt, argued that 2022 is the time for the Nebraska Legislature to undo […]
January 16, 2022
On Sunday, January 16, state Senator Mike Flood announced his campaign to represent Nebraska's first congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Watch the announcement and read Mike's remarks below.
