Mike Flood (politician)

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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]

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References

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  2. ↑ "MIKE FLOOD WINS NEBRASKA CONGRESSIONAL SEAT". kscj.com. June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
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Mike Flood
Mike Flood 117th Congress.jpeg
Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from Nebraska's 1st district
Assumed office
July 12, 2022
Political offices
Preceded by Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature
2007–2013		Succeeded by
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Nebraska's 1st congressional district
2022–present		Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by United States representatives by seniority
351st		Succeeded by
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