Michael John Flood (born February 23, 1975)[1] is an American attorney, businessman, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Nebraska's 1st congressional district since July 2022.

[4][5][6] In 2015, Flood founded the News Channel Nebraska network, in which all television and radio stations participate.

Flood no longer solely owns the stations, having sold parts of the company to in-state investors.

[9] In 2004, Flood ran for a seat in the Nebraska Legislature, representing the 19th legislative district, which was coterminous with Madison County and included Norfolk.

[13] During his first stint in the Nebraska Legislature, Flood introduced and successfully passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, the nation's first 20-week abortion ban.

He initially announced that he would run for governor in 2014, but withdrew from the race in December 2012 after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.

[16] In August 2019, Flood announced he would run for office for the 2020 cycle in the 19th district, replacing Jim Scheer, who was termed out.

In March 2024, news broke that Flood had been pursued to serve as President of the University of Nebraska system.