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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  
Upcoming Election:

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.

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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  
Upcoming Election:

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.

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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.

Personal

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

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Education

JD, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1998-2001

BA, American Studies, University of Notre Dame, 1994-1997

Political Experience

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

Professional Experience

Attorney-at-Law, Jewell & Collins Law Firm, 2001- present

Owner/ Founder, News Channel Nebraska, 2000-present

Offices

343 Cannon HOB

Washington, DC  20515

Phone: (202) 225-4806
301 South 13th Street
Suite 100

Lincoln, NE  68508

Phone: (402) 438-1598

Contact

Email: Government

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Politics

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Finances

Source: Vote Smart

Committees

Congressman Flood serves on the Financial Services Committee.

  • Housing and Insurance subcommittee
  • Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion subcommittee

Congressman Flood is a member of the following caucuses:

  • Republican Main Street Caucus
  • Republican Main Street Partnership
  • Republican Study Committee
  • Agriculture Research Caucus
  • Beef Caucus
  • Biofuels Caucus
  • Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism
  • Blockchain Caucus
  • Broadcasters Caucus
  • Congressional Czech Caucus
  • Congressional Poland Caucus
  • Entrepreneurship Caucus
  • House Republican Israel Caucus
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Caucus – Co-Chair
  • Western Caucus
  • Steel Caucus
  • Ukraine Caucus
  • Zoo Caucus
  • 5G and Beyond Caucus
  • Congressional Fertilizer Caucus

New Legislation

Learn more about legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Congressman Flood.

Issues

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Services

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District

Source: Wikipedia

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.

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.

Wikipedia

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.

Early life and education

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.

Career

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] Flood is also a named partner in Norfolk-based law firm, Jewell Collins & Flood.[10]

Nebraska Legislature

Flood speaking at the Walk for Life in Lincoln, Nebraska in January 2022

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.[11][12][13] In 2010, he was named to Time‘s “40 Under 40” list as one of the rising stars in American politics.[14] 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.[15] During a special legislative session in 2011, he successfully brokered a compromise that rerouted the Keystone XL pipeline.[16]

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.[17]

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.[18] He was unopposed in the 2020 election,[19] and returned to the Legislature for the 2021 legislative session.[20]

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2022 special election

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.[21] Fortenberry resigned from office on March 31, 2022, following a felony conviction.[22] His resignation necessitated a special election, for which the Nebraska Republican Party nominated Flood. He defeated Democratic nominee Patty Pansing Brooks[23] by a narrower than expected margin.

2022

Flood was reelected in November, defeating Brooks in a rematch, 58% to 42%.[24]

Tenure

Flood was sworn into office by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on July 12, 2022.[25]

On August 12, 2022, Flood voted against the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.[26]

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.[27]

Caucus memberships

Political positions

Flood voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.[30][31]

References

  1. ^ “Rep. Mike Flood (R-Nebraska, 1st)”. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  2. ^ “MIKE FLOOD WINS NEBRASKA CONGRESSIONAL SEAT”. kscj.com. June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  3. ^ “Mike Flood”. northeast.newschannelnebraska.com. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  4. ^ “Hall of Fame class to be honored at Norfolk Catholic”. Norfolk Daily News. April 19, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  5. ^ “From stunt man to state senator”. Unicameral Update. January 26,
    2005. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  6. ^ Jacobson, Adam (November 2, 2021). “Mike Flood Expands His Company to Central Nebraska”. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  7. ^ “News Channel Nebraska Expands Rural Coverage With TriCaster”. NewTek. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  8. ^ Independent, JEFF BAHR, The (October 16, 2021). “News Channel Nebraska proud of its connection to rural, Hispanic viewers”. The Grand Island Independent. Retrieved May 23, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Bureau, Paul Hammel World-Herald (August 23, 2020). ‘Quarantine Tonight’ show, Facebook concerts a hit with Nebraskans stuck at home”. Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  10. ^ “Michael John Flood – Nebraska State Bar Association”. Nebraska State Bar search.
  11. ^ Nebraska Blue Book 2004–05; p. 308 for Flood’s representing 19th district; p. 294 for map showing location of district. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  12. ^ “Legislature losing 74 years of experience next year”. Fremont Tribune. April 10, 2004. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  13. ^ Warneke, Kent. “Flood to face challenge in his bid for re-election”. Norfolk Daily News. March 4, 2008. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  14. ^ Star, JoANNE YOUNG / Lincoln Journal (October 14, 2010). “Nebraska Legislature Speaker Flood one of Time’s ’40 under 40′. JournalStar.com. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  15. ^ “Norfolk Daily News”. October 22, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  16. ^ Thomson, T.J. (November 16, 2011). “Pipeline rerouted, taxpayers to pay for survey”. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  17. ^ Tallan, Erika (December 6, 2012). “Mike Flood Leaving Race for Nebraska Governor”. Channel 10/11 – KOLN-TV.
  18. ^ Guenther, Jerry (August 16, 2019). “Former senator, attorney and broadcaster getting back into politics”. The Norfolk Daily News. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  19. ^ “Legislative Races Range From Close To Nonexistent.” NET Nebraska. October 6, 2020. [1]
  20. ^ Schulte, Grant. “Nebraska lawmakers preserve secret committee chair votes.” Midland Daily News. January 21, 2021.[2]
  21. ^ “Flood challenges Fortenberry, says indictment puts House seat at risk”. January 16, 2022.
  22. ^ “Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry says he will resign following conviction for lying to FBI”. NPR. March 26, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  23. ^ “Nebraska GOP picks Mike Flood as special election candidate”. 10/11 Now. April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  24. ^ Evnen, Bob. “Nebraska Secretary of State”. Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  25. ^ “Mike Flood sworn in to U.S. House of Representatives”. Nebraska Public Media. July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  26. ^ “Mike Flood talks FBI search, Inflation Reduction Act; says he’s open to debates”. KMTV. August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  27. ^ Cordes, Henry. “Divide within NU regents stalled search for successor to President Ted Carter”. Omaha.com. Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  28. ^ “Membership”. Republican Study Committee. December 6, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  29. ^ “Candidates”. RMSP PAC. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  30. ^ Demirjian, Karoun (October 25, 2023). “House Declares Solidarity With Israel in First Legislation Under New Speaker”. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  31. ^ Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (October 25, 2023). “Roll Call 528 Roll Call 528, Bill Number: H. Res. 771, 118th Congress, 1st Session”. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved October 30, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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from Nebraska’s 1st congressional district

2022–present
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Wikipedia

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.

Early life and education

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.

Career

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] Flood is also a named partner in Norfolk-based law firm, Jewell Collins & Flood.[10]

Nebraska Legislature

Flood speaking at the Walk for Life in Lincoln, Nebraska in January 2022

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.[11][12][13] In 2010, he was named to Time‘s “40 Under 40” list as one of the rising stars in American politics.[14] 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.[15] During a special legislative session in 2011, he successfully brokered a compromise that rerouted the Keystone XL pipeline.[16]

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.[17]

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.[18] He was unopposed in the 2020 election,[19] and returned to the Legislature for the 2021 legislative session.[20]

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2022 special election

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.[21] Fortenberry resigned from office on March 31, 2022, following a felony conviction.[22] His resignation necessitated a special election, for which the Nebraska Republican Party nominated Flood. He defeated Democratic nominee Patty Pansing Brooks[23] by a narrower than expected margin.

2022

Flood was reelected in November, defeating Brooks in a rematch, 58% to 42%.[24]

Tenure

Flood was sworn into office by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on July 12, 2022.[25]

On August 12, 2022, Flood voted against the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.[26]

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.[27]

Caucus memberships

Political positions

Flood voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.[30][31]

References

  1. ^ “Rep. Mike Flood (R-Nebraska, 1st)”. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  2. ^ “MIKE FLOOD WINS NEBRASKA CONGRESSIONAL SEAT”. kscj.com. June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  3. ^ “Mike Flood”. northeast.newschannelnebraska.com. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  4. ^ “Hall of Fame class to be honored at Norfolk Catholic”. Norfolk Daily News. April 19, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  5. ^ “From stunt man to state senator”. Unicameral Update. January 26,
    2005. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  6. ^ Jacobson, Adam (November 2, 2021). “Mike Flood Expands His Company to Central Nebraska”. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  7. ^ “News Channel Nebraska Expands Rural Coverage With TriCaster”. NewTek. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  8. ^ Independent, JEFF BAHR, The (October 16, 2021). “News Channel Nebraska proud of its connection to rural, Hispanic viewers”. The Grand Island Independent. Retrieved May 23, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Bureau, Paul Hammel World-Herald (August 23, 2020). ‘Quarantine Tonight’ show, Facebook concerts a hit with Nebraskans stuck at home”. Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  10. ^ “Michael John Flood – Nebraska State Bar Association”. Nebraska State Bar search.
  11. ^ Nebraska Blue Book 2004–05; p. 308 for Flood’s representing 19th district; p. 294 for map showing location of district. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  12. ^ “Legislature losing 74 years of experience next year”. Fremont Tribune. April 10, 2004. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  13. ^ Warneke, Kent. “Flood to face challenge in his bid for re-election”. Norfolk Daily News. March 4, 2008. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  14. ^ Star, JoANNE YOUNG / Lincoln Journal (October 14, 2010). “Nebraska Legislature Speaker Flood one of Time’s ’40 under 40′. JournalStar.com. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  15. ^ “Norfolk Daily News”. October 22, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  16. ^ Thomson, T.J. (November 16, 2011). “Pipeline rerouted, taxpayers to pay for survey”. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  17. ^ Tallan, Erika (December 6, 2012). “Mike Flood Leaving Race for Nebraska Governor”. Channel 10/11 – KOLN-TV.
  18. ^ Guenther, Jerry (August 16, 2019). “Former senator, attorney and broadcaster getting back into politics”. The Norfolk Daily News. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  19. ^ “Legislative Races Range From Close To Nonexistent.” NET Nebraska. October 6, 2020. [1]
  20. ^ Schulte, Grant. “Nebraska lawmakers preserve secret committee chair votes.” Midland Daily News. January 21, 2021.[2]
  21. ^ “Flood challenges Fortenberry, says indictment puts House seat at risk”. January 16, 2022.
  22. ^ “Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry says he will resign following conviction for lying to FBI”. NPR. March 26, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  23. ^ “Nebraska GOP picks Mike Flood as special election candidate”. 10/11 Now. April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  24. ^ Evnen, Bob. “Nebraska Secretary of State”. Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  25. ^ “Mike Flood sworn in to U.S. House of Representatives”. Nebraska Public Media. July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  26. ^ “Mike Flood talks FBI search, Inflation Reduction Act; says he’s open to debates”. KMTV. August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  27. ^ Cordes, Henry. “Divide within NU regents stalled search for successor to President Ted Carter”. Omaha.com. Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  28. ^ “Membership”. Republican Study Committee. December 6, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  29. ^ “Candidates”. RMSP PAC. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  30. ^ Demirjian, Karoun (October 25, 2023). “House Declares Solidarity With Israel in First Legislation Under New Speaker”. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  31. ^ Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (October 25, 2023). “Roll Call 528 Roll Call 528, Bill Number: H. Res. 771, 118th Congress, 1st Session”. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved October 30, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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Mike Flood NE-01

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  
Upcoming Election:

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.

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Current Position: US Representative of NE 2nd Distrrict since 2017
Affiliation: Republican
Positions: Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations
District:   encompasses the core of the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area. It includes all of Douglas County, which includes the state’s largest city Omaha; it also includes Saunders County and areas of Western Sarpy County 
Upcoming Election:

Before holding public office, Bacon was a United States Air Force officer, retiring as brigadier general with stints as wing commander at Ramstein Air Base, Germany and Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska.

Bacon is frequently described as a moderate centrist within the Republican Party. An active voice on foreign policy in the House, Bacon is among a slate of U.S. representatives sanctioned by the Russian government, and was the first member of Congress to be hacked by the Chinese government.

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Current Position: US Representative of NE 3rd Disrrict since 2007
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: State Delegate from 1999 – 2007
Other Positions:  Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures – Committee on Ways and Means
District: western three-fourths; it is one of the largest non-at-large districts in the country  
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