Mike Flood

U.S. Representative, Nebraska 1st District

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Mike Flood has represented Nebraska's 1st District since July 2022, winning the special election that followed Jeff Fortenberry's resignation. An attorney and media-company owner, he served in the Nebraska Legislature from 2001 to 2013, the last six years as its Speaker.

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Last reviewed: Sep 14, 2026

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Former Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature; won 2022 special election succeeding Jeff Fortenberry

Flood, Nebraska Legislature Speaker from 2007 to 2013, won the June 2022 special election for Nebraska's 1st District following incumbent Jeff Fortenberry's resignation after his federal conviction.

Verified Facts: Special-election victory, swearing-in date, and prior Speakership documented by his official House site, Wikipedia, and Ballotpedia.

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T2Wikipedia — Mike Flood (politician)· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

T1Congressman Mike Flood — Meet Mike· Government document· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

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Event: Jul 12, 2022· Published: Sep 14, 2026

Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026

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