LINCOLN— U.S. Rep. Mike Flood received a 2026 Democracy Award from the Congressional Management Foundation for excellence in constituent correspondence and engagement. The award recognized his office’s efforts to stay connected with residents of Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District, including responding to more than 21,000 constituent inquiries in 2025 through phone calls, mail, online submissions, and in-person visits.

A key part of Flood’s outreach has been holding traditional in-person town halls, even as some Republican lawmakers moved away from them amid heightened political tensions. Flood has continued to host public forums across the district, arguing that elected officials need to hear directly from constituents and answer difficult questions. He said maintaining accessibility and open communication is essential to effective representation in Congress.

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