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Current Position: US Representative of NE 1st District since 2022
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: Nebraska Legislature from the 19th district, from 2005 to 2013 and 2021 to 2022. He served as speaker of the Legislature from 2007 to 2013
District: most of its eastern quarter, except for Omaha and some of its suburbs
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As of 2023, he owned 15 radio stations and seven television stations in Nebraska. In 2015, Flood founded the News Channel Nebraska network, in which all television and radio stations participate. NCN is Nebraska’s only 24-hour news channel. In addition to being the operator of News Channel Nebraska, he was on-air talent, acting as a news reporter and hosting the variety show Quarantine Tonight during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flood is also a named partner in Norfolk-based law firm, Jewell Collins & Flood.
OnAir Post: Mike Flood NE-01
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U.S. Congressman Mike Flood was sworn into office on July 12, 2022. Through the years, he has dedicated his life to advancing conservative values, growing Nebraska’s rural communities, and creating jobs.
Raised in Norfolk, Mike started working in radio in high school, a passion that continued throughout his time in college at Notre Dame and law school at the University of Nebraska. In 1999, he founded Flood Communications and grew the company from one Norfolk radio station, US92, into a statewide media network. News Channel Nebraska and Flood Communications radio stations deliver content important to rural communities, including local news and weather, high school sports, morning mass, and local entertainment. Mike has created hundreds of Nebraska jobs.
In 2005, Mike was elected to represent his hometown and surrounding Madison County in the Nebraska Legislature. In 2007, his colleagues elected him the youngest Speaker of the Legislature in Nebraska history.
In June 2022, Mike won a special election to take over Nebraska’s 1st District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He currently serves on the Financial Services Committee.
Over the years, Mike has given back to Nebraska in numerous ways. He has long been active in Northeast Nebraska economic development and community efforts. Mike served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Scholarship Fund, advancing its mission to open the doors of educational opportunity for families with financial need. Mike currently serves on the Board of Directors of Invest Nebraska, which is committed to growing Nebraska’s economy by assisting entrepreneurs and investing capital in companies with growth potential.
Mike and his wife, Mandi, were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Norfolk on December 6, 2003. The Floods live in Norfolk, where they are raising their sons Brenden and Blake.
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Full Name: Mike Flood
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Mandi; 2 children: Brenden, Blake
Birth Date: 02/23/1975
Birth Place: Omaha, NE
Home City: Norfolk, NE
Religion:Catholic
Source: JD, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1998-2001 BA, American Studies, University of Notre Dame, 1994-1997 Representative, United States House of Representatives, Nebraska, District 1, 2022-present Former Speaker, Nebraska State Legislature Senator, Nebraska State Legislature, District 19, 2004-2012, 2021-2022 Candidate, U.S House of Representatives, Nebraska, District 1, 2022 Attorney-at-Law, Jewell & Collins Law Firm, 2001- present Owner/ Founder, News Channel Nebraska, 2000-present Email: Government Source: none Source: Vote Smart Congressman Flood serves on the Financial Services Committee. Congressman Flood is a member of the following caucuses: Learn more about legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Congressman Flood. Source: Government page Source: Government page Source: Wikipedia Under the lines of redistricting following the 2010 census, The Cook Partisan Voting Index (CPVI) for the 1st congressional district was R+11.[3] However, in 2022, the CPVI adjusted the district’s rating to R+9, as a result of redistricting. Michael John Flood (born February 23, 1975)[1] is an American attorney, businessman, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Nebraska’s 1st congressional district since July 2022.[2] A member of the Republican Party, he previously served two stints as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 19th district, from 2005 to 2013 and 2021 to 2022. He served as speaker of the legislature from 2007 to 2013. Born in Omaha, Flood was raised in Norfolk, Nebraska. In 1993, he graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School in Norfolk, Nebraska. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame in 1997 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2001. Flood worked at a Norfolk radio station in high school. At the University of Notre Dame, he operated and hosted a show on the campus’s radio station. After graduation, he worked as “Sideshow Mike” on WBYT‘s morning show for a year. Upon his return to Nebraska, he worked as a radio personality at Lincoln-based country station KFGE. In 1999, during his second year of law school, he launched KUSO as the first station in what would become Flood Communications.[3] As of 2023, he owned 15 radio stations and seven television stations in Nebraska.[4][5][6] In 2015, Flood founded the News Channel Nebraska network, in which all television and radio stations participate.[7] NCN is Nebraska’s only 24-hour news channel. Flood no longer solely owns the stations, having sold parts of the company to in-state investors.[8] In addition to being the operator of News Channel Nebraska, he was on-air talent, acting as a news reporter and hosting the variety show Quarantine Tonight during the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] In 2004, Flood ran for a seat in the Nebraska Legislature, representing the 19th legislative district, which was coterminous with Madison County and included Norfolk. The incumbent, Gene Tyson, was retiring; Flood ran unopposed for the seat.[10][11][12] In 2010, he was named to Time‘s “40 Under 40” list as one of the rising stars in American politics.[13] During his first stint in the Nebraska Legislature, Flood introduced and successfully passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, the nation’s first 20-week abortion ban.[14] During a special legislative session in 2011, he successfully brokered a compromise that rerouted the Keystone XL pipeline.[15] Flood left the Nebraska Legislature in 2013 due to term limits. He initially announced that he would run for governor in 2014, but withdrew from the race in December 2012 after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.[16] In August 2019, Flood announced he would run for office for the 2020 cycle in the 19th district, replacing Jim Scheer, who was termed out. Nebraska term limits only restrict consecutive terms.[17] He was unopposed in the 2020 election,[18] and returned to the Legislature for the 2021 legislative session.[19] On January 16, 2022, Flood announced his candidacy in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, challenging the incumbent Republican Jeff Fortenberry to represent Nebraska’s 1st congressional district.[20] Fortenberry resigned from office on March 31, 2022, following a felony conviction.[21] His resignation necessitated a special election, for which the Nebraska Republican Party nominated Flood. He defeated Democratic nominee Patty Pansing Brooks[22] by a narrower than expected margin. Flood was reelected in November, defeating Brooks in a rematch, 58% to 42%.[23] As a result of the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel, on April 20, 2024, Flood voted for additional military aid to Ukraine and Israel. The passage of the aid ended a months-long stand-off over border security and additional foreign military aid that began in the summer of 2023. Flood was sworn into office by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on July 12, 2022.[24] On August 12, 2022, Flood voted against the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.[25] In March 2024, news broke that Flood had been pursued to serve as President of the University of Nebraska system. Flood declined the job to stay in Congress.[26] Flood voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.[30][31] Michael John Flood (born February 23, 1975)[1] is an American attorney, businessman, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Nebraska’s 1st congressional district since July 2022.[2] A member of the Republican Party, he previously served two stints as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 19th district, from 2005 to 2013 and 2021 to 2022. He served as speaker of the legislature from 2007 to 2013. Born in Omaha, Flood was raised in Norfolk, Nebraska. In 1993, he graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School in Norfolk, Nebraska. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame in 1997 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2001. Flood worked at a Norfolk radio station in high school. At the University of Notre Dame, he operated and hosted a show on the campus’s radio station. After graduation, he worked as “Sideshow Mike” on WBYT‘s morning show for a year. Upon his return to Nebraska, he worked as a radio personality at Lincoln-based country station KFGE. In 1999, during his second year of law school, he launched KUSO as the first station in what would become Flood Communications.[3] As of 2023, he owned 15 radio stations and seven television stations in Nebraska.[4][5][6] In 2015, Flood founded the News Channel Nebraska network, in which all television and radio stations participate.[7] NCN is Nebraska’s only 24-hour news channel. Flood no longer solely owns the stations, having sold parts of the company to in-state investors.[8] In addition to being the operator of News Channel Nebraska, he was on-air talent, acting as a news reporter and hosting the variety show Quarantine Tonight during the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] In 2004, Flood ran for a seat in the Nebraska Legislature, representing the 19th legislative district, which was coterminous with Madison County and included Norfolk. The incumbent, Gene Tyson, was retiring; Flood ran unopposed for the seat.[10][11][12] In 2010, he was named to Time‘s “40 Under 40” list as one of the rising stars in American politics.[13] During his first stint in the Nebraska Legislature, Flood introduced and successfully passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, the nation’s first 20-week abortion ban.[14] During a special legislative session in 2011, he successfully brokered a compromise that rerouted the Keystone XL pipeline.[15] Flood left the Nebraska Legislature in 2013 due to term limits. He initially announced that he would run for governor in 2014, but withdrew from the race in December 2012 after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.[16] In August 2019, Flood announced he would run for office for the 2020 cycle in the 19th district, replacing Jim Scheer, who was termed out. Nebraska term limits only restrict consecutive terms.[17] He was unopposed in the 2020 election,[18] and returned to the Legislature for the 2021 legislative session.[19] On January 16, 2022, Flood announced his candidacy in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, challenging the incumbent Republican Jeff Fortenberry to represent Nebraska’s 1st congressional district.[20] Fortenberry resigned from office on March 31, 2022, following a felony conviction.[21] His resignation necessitated a special election, for which the Nebraska Republican Party nominated Flood. He defeated Democratic nominee Patty Pansing Brooks[22] by a narrower than expected margin. Flood was reelected in November, defeating Brooks in a rematch, 58% to 42%.[23] As a result of the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel, on April 20, 2024, Flood voted for additional military aid to Ukraine and Israel. The passage of the aid ended a months-long stand-off over border security and additional foreign military aid that began in the summer of 2023. Flood was sworn into office by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on July 12, 2022.[24] On August 12, 2022, Flood voted against the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.[25] In March 2024, news broke that Flood had been pursued to serve as President of the University of Nebraska system. Flood declined the job to stay in Congress.[26] Flood voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.[30][31] Education
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Nebraska’s 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Nebraska that encompasses most of its eastern quarter, except for Omaha and some of its suburbs, which are part of the 2nd congressional district. It includes the state capital Lincoln, as well as the cities of Bellevue, Fremont, and Norfolk. Following the 2010 United States census, the 1st congressional district was changed to include an eastern section of Sarpy County; Dakota County was moved to the 3rd congressional district.Wikipedia
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