Nebraska Senate Clash, Iowa Debate Planned
In Nebraska, the 1st Congressional District debate between Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer remains unresolved as campaigns accuse each other of avoiding October dates, with organizers still coordinating a schedule. Separately, Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent Dan Osborn clashed at the state fair, with Ricketts casting Osborn as aligned with Democrats while Osborn framed himself as an independent willing to work across parties.
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About Mike Flood
Michael John Flood is an American attorney, businessman, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Nebraska's 1st congressional district since July 2022. 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.
Everything about Mike Flood →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Nebraska State Senator, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- February 23, 1975