Mike Flood

Republican | Nebraska

Candidate Profile*

Verified Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mike Flood


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Mike Flood websitesMike Flood phones Mike Flood emailFacebookXYouTubeLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Notre Dame, South Bend, Bachelor of Arts, American Studies, 1997

University of Nebraska Law School, Lincoln, JD, 2001

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Children's Scholarship Omaha, Chairman of the Board 2020, Sacred Heart Saint Mary's Catholic Church

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Nebraska State Senator - District 19, 2005-2013

Speaker of the Legislature, 2007-2013

Nebraska State Senator - District 19, 2020-Present Day

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (9)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

*Susan B. Anthony List

Tea Party Express

National Right To Life

*The New Movement

OTHER (3)

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Nebraska Farm Bureau

Adrian Smith

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Governor Pete Ricketts

Governor Dave Heineman

Coach and Congressman Tom Osborne

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)

Adrian Smith (2006)

Bob Evnen (2017)

Deb Fischer (2018)

Don Bacon (2017)

Jeff Fortenberry (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (45)

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2022)

Americans for Prosperity (2022)

Big Red Leadership PAC (2022)

Black Hills Corporation (2022)

Bold Active Conservatives of Nebraska (Bacon PAC) (2022)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2006)

American Nurses Association (2008)

Heath Mello (2022)

International Union of Operating Engineers (2022)

International Union of Police Associations (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

Carried the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act  source source

Party affiliation- Republican

Nebraska Voter Guide

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

In no circumstance except to prevent the death of the mother applying the doctrine of double effect.


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Strongly Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I support cutting taxes and allowing Americans to keep more of the money they earn. I support changes to the tax code such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed under President Trump. I believe we need to have a tax code that works for families, businesses, and individual earners.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

Our founders never intended for there to be an outlawing of religion from government, only that government could not dictate a religious beliefs onto its citizens. I strongly believe that our nation would be a better place with leaders who hold strong religious beliefs and vote, protect, and uphold those values in their elected positions.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

I believe that private employers have the legal right to require their employees to be vaccinated. That being said I encourage and urge employers to only exercise this right when absolutely necessary. As an employer myself of nearly 200 employees I never mandated vaccines and felt the same challenges as many businesses when the Biden Administration unconstitutionally mandated vaccinations for companies with more than 100 employees.

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

First and foremost we must continue to be strong in our support of the State of Israel. We must also support agreements such as the "Abraham Accords" which foster peace and prosperity in the region. To eradicate Islamic terrorism it is fundamental that we cut off support to the funders of terror. Countries such as Iran must face harsh sanctions and not receive U.S. resources when they simply filter those resources to terrorist groups.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

The United States is a welcoming country and we pride ourselves on our openness for those looking for a better life or fleeing persecution. However, I strongly believe that our immigration laws are broken. It is fundamentally against the rule of law to be favoring those who cross our border illegally rather than those who follow the legal process. I believe in stronger border security including President Trump's wall, support for our border patrol agents, and building an immigration system that actually works favoring workforce, and skilled labor. Finally we must end chain migration.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a practicing Catholic who believes in the churches teachings on marriage, sexuality, and the dignity of life.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I am a strong supporter of voter ID, I believe it is a commonsense step we can take to build confidents in our elections.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

The United States has made great strides in the path towards liberty and justice for all over the last 60+ years. I do not see racism as a threat to domestic security but do believe we must draw attention to specific instances of racism and that should never be tolerated.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

https://omaha.com/opinion/columnists/midlands-voices-nebraska-must-act-to-further-protect-life/article_5b4bb538-6f31-11ec-af3e-eb545d62493d.html https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV6Q1CKn5qwoCTZDuOa_dg

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No.

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

My top three priorities are fighting inflation, securing our southern border, and growing Nebraska's rural communities. During my time in the Nebraska Legislature I passed the most sweeping ban on abortion in the nation, codified concealed carry, and preserved the death penalty. I look forward to being a conservative voice in Congress who will be able to get things done.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I do not believe there are additional restrictions needed to protect public safety and am a firm believer in the Second Amendment.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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