Michael John "Mike" Flood is a Republican politician representing Nebraska's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since July 2022. Raised in Norfolk, Nebraska, he is an attorney, businessman, and media owner who founded Flood Communications in 1999, growing it into a statewide network of 15 radio stations and seven television stations, including the 24-hour News Channel Nebraska. He has created hundreds of jobs in rural Nebraska communities and is married to Mandi with two children, Brenden and Blake. Notable achievements include serving as the youngest Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature , passing the nation's first 20-week abortion ban , and brokering a Keystone XL pipeline compromise in 2011. He currently chairs the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.

Education

• BA in American Studies, University of Notre Dame .
• JD, University of Nebraska, Lincoln .

Political Experience

• Nebraska Legislature, District 19 ; Speaker .
• U.S. House of Representatives, Nebraska's 1st District ; won special election in June 2022 and reelected in 2024.
• Serves on House Financial Services Committee and House Republican Policy Committee.
• Ran for Governor of Nebraska .
• Active in pro-life legislation, including co-sponsoring heartbeat abortion ban and trigger law.
• Board roles: Invest Nebraska, Children's Scholarship Fund , TeamMates Mentoring, Norfolk Rotary Club , and others focused on economic development and community service.