Mike
Flood

1. Economy & jobs Supports tax cuts, spending cuts, and reducing federal deficit +

2. Housing Supports bipartisan housing affordability legislation to cut red tape +

3. Health care Supports healthcare subsidies only with cost-reducing reforms +

4. Immigration Supports secure border; withdrew support from ag worker bill over amnesty concerns +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Supports Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act +

6. Crime & public safety Supports law enforcement and deporting illegal immigrants who commit crimes +

7. Taxes & budget Supports tax cuts including no tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security +

8. Democracy & elections Supports voter ID, winner-take-all electoral votes, election accountability +

9. Foreign policy & defense Opposes Iran acquiring nuclear weapons; supports standing up to China +

1. Oct 8
   endorsement

   U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Rep. Mike Flood for Nebraska's 1st District

   The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Flood for the NE-01 congressional seat ahead of the November 3 general election.

   ↳ We Work for You · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 6
   endorsement

   President Trump rallies with Flood in Grand Island, calls on voters to re-elect him

   President Trump appeared at a campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska—the first presidential visit to Grand Island since 2006—and brought Flood onstage alongside Rep. Adrian Smith, saying 'These are really outstanding people, and you really have to re-elect both of them.'

   ↳ President Trump stumps for Republicans in Grand Island - KOLN · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Sep 24
   filing

   Flood introduces H.R. 10552, the Karly Rain Wood Repeat Violent Felon Registration and Notification Program bill

   Flood introduced H.R. 10552 in the House, which would establish a national registry for certain repeat violent offenders within the Department of Justice. The bill was referred to committee on September 24 and had not advanced beyond introduction as of the reporting date.

   ↳ H.R.10552 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): To establish the Karly Rain Wood Repeat Violent Felon Registration and Notification Program within the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 23
   debate

   Flood and Backemeyer face off in their only debate, hosted by Nebraska Public Media and Omaha World-Herald

   Nebraska Public Media, the Omaha World-Herald, and Rural Radio Network hosted the sole debate between Flood and Backemeyer. Topics included the Iran war, tariffs, trade, taxes, health care, and immigration. Flood defended his votes and the Trump administration's trade approach; Backemeyer criticized Flood's record. Both campaigns claimed victory afterward. Third-party candidates Hartong and Sandman did not participate.

   ↳ Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer spar in 1st District debate • Nebraska Examiner · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 22
   poll

   Backemeyer campaign publicly announces poll lead ahead of debate

   The Backemeyer campaign formally announced the Global Strategy Group poll results, framing them as momentum heading into the candidates' only scheduled debate. The campaign also cited endorsements from the Nebraska Farmers Union and Nebraska State Education Association for Backemeyer.

   ↳ Poll: Backemeyer Leads Flood Heading Into NE-01 Debate · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 18
   poll

   Backemeyer campaign releases poll showing him leading Flood 49%–45%

   A Global Strategy Group survey of 600 likely voters (conducted Aug 31–Sep 3) released by the Backemeyer campaign showed Backemeyer at 49% and Flood at 45% in a head-to-head matchup, ±4 points MOE. Backemeyer led by one point when third-party candidates were included. The poll was publicized by the Backemeyer campaign, not a neutral source.

   ↳ 2026 NE-01 Poll by Global Strategy Group | Politically.com · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 11
   filing

   Nebraska certifies 2026 general-election ballot listing Flood, Backemeyer, Hartong, and Sandman in District 1

   Nebraska certified its 2026 general-election ballot. The District 1 ballot lists Rep. Mike Flood (R), Chris Backemeyer (D), America First candidate Dan Hartong, and Libertarian Nik Sandman.

   ↳ What Nebraska voters will see on the 2026 Ballot | News ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Dave Heineman official
  Former Governor of Nebraska; announced endorsement at a press conference along with Pete Ricketts. mikefloodfornebraska.com
• Nebraska Right to Life organization
  Identified by the Flood campaign as supporting him; no endorsement date given. mikefloodfornebraska.com
• Nebraska Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (NEFB-PAC) organization
  Listed Flood for U.S. House District 1 among its 2026 endorsements; no endorsement date given. nefb.org
• Nebraska Cattlemen / Nebraska Cattlemen PAC organization
  Campaign reported the group's support and endorsement; no date stated on the release page. mikefloodfornebraska.com
• National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
  Campaign release reports NRA-PVF endorsement and an 'A' rating; no date displayed on the release page. mikefloodfornebraska.com
• Mark Fahleson official
  Former Nebraska Republican Party Chairman; endorsed Flood in a joint statement with other former NEGOP chairmen. mikefloodfornebraska.com
• Mark Quandahl official
  Former Nebraska Republican Party Chairman; endorsed Flood in a joint statement with other former NEGOP chairmen. mikefloodfornebraska.com
• Omaha Police Officers Association organization
  Listed in an endorsement directory; no date or additional context provided. ivoterguide.com
• David Kramer official
  Former Nebraska Republican Party Chairman; endorsed Flood in a joint statement with other former NEGOP chairmen. mikefloodfornebraska.com
• AIPAC PAC organization
  Identified by the Flood campaign as supporting him; no endorsement date given. mikefloodfornebraska.com
• Pete Ricketts official
  Governor of Nebraska; announced endorsement at a press conference along with Dave Heineman. mikefloodfornebraska.com
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
  Identified by the Flood campaign as supporting him; no endorsement date given. mikefloodfornebraska.com

Raised

$2.37M

Spent

$1.03M

Cash on hand

$1.56M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2NE01118(opens in a new tab)