Polling Average
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43.5%
40.8%
27%
Republican
Incumbent
IncumbentMike Flood
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Nebraska
$26.4K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — NE-01 House winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
82%chance to win
$26.4KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age51 years old (Feb 23, 1975)
GenderMale
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LocationNebraska
BackgroundAttorney
EducationB.A., University of Notre Dame (1997)
Notable personal detailsMichael John Flood is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. representative for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District, first elected in a June 28, 2022 special election. He previously served in the Nebraska Legislature and was Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature from 2007 to 2013. Flood is an attorney and business owner, and he has also worked in broadcasting.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Mike Flood supports lower taxes, extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and further cutting taxes and regulations to encourage job growth. He also emphasizes reducing wasteful spending, backing free-market solutions, and making housing and everyday costs more affordable.
Healthcare
Mike Flood has publicly framed his healthcare agenda around expanding healthcare options and lowering premiums through Republican-led reforms. His recent votes include support for Medicaid work requirements and the broader One Big Beautiful Bill, which was central to GOP health and safety-net changes.
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Immigration & Border
Mike Flood supports stronger border enforcement and has described the border situation as a humanitarian and national security crisis. He has backed the Secure the Border Act and argued that tighter border control is needed to reduce drugs, crime, and unlawful crossings.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Mike Flood has supported abortion restrictions and has backed a near-total ban in Nebraska. He has also said he believes life begins at conception and has emphasized his role in passing a 20-week abortion ban.
Climate & Energy
Mike Flood’s public messaging emphasizes lower energy prices, energy abundance, and support for ethanol and fuel-choice legislation. His House office has highlighted work to grow American agriculture and energy, including backing year-round E-15 and related fuel policy.
Public Safety & Guns
Mike Flood has publicly aligned with gun-rights positions, including receiving an NRA endorsement and an A rating for support of Second Amendment freedoms. In Congress, he has cosponsored measures such as the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act and the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act, indicating opposition to additional gun restrictions and fees.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Mike Flood is in the news because Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District is shaping up as a competitive 2026 House race after Rep. Don Bacon said he will not seek re-election. The latest reports focus mostly on the Democratic primary, where John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell are the leading contenders, while Republican Brinker Harding has already secured the GOP nomination. The race has drawn heavy outside spending and is being watched closely because of its importance to Nebraska politics and the general election.
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Latest Polls
NE-01 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Mike Flood currently averages 43.5%, ranking first in this race, 2.8 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 43.5%Position: firstMargin: +2.8 ptsLatest poll: 45.0% (Aug 31 - Sep 3)Polls included: 6
Average recalculated from polls through Aug 31 - Sep 3.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.4M
$1.8M
$1.2M
$592.2K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$2.2M
$6.9K
$2.2M
$91.2K
Cycle 2024
$2.0M
$220.8K
$1.8M
$74.6K
Cycle 2026
$2.4M
$1.6M
$1.0M
$57.2K
Source: FEC
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