Republican Rep. Mike Flood files in Nebraska’s 1st District [Video]

LINCOLN — Republican Congressman Mike Flood officially launched his bid Wednesday for a second full term representing Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District.

The Norfolk native filed paperwork at the Secretary of State’s Office in Lincoln, one day after Democratic State Sen. Carol Blood of Bellevue announced plans to run for the office. She will officially launch her campaign on Saturday.

Flood made no mention of her candidacy in his re-election statement. Instead, he talked about the honor of representing the district and its constituents.

“I’m proud of all my team and I have accomplished on behalf of Nebraskans,” he said. “There is still a lot of work to be done in Washington to get our economy back on track, secure the southern border and ensure our federal government is working for the American people.

“In Congress, I’ve kept my promises to Nebraskans by standing against government overreach, cutting $2.1 trillion from …