2022 Nebraska's 1st congressional district special election
The 2022 Nebraska's 1st congressional district special election is an upcoming special election. The seat became vacant upon the resignation of incumbent Republican representative Jeff Fortenberry on March 31, who had announced his plans to resign after being indicted and arrested for lying to the FBI about campaign contributions.[1][2]
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Under Nebraska state law, major party nominees for special elections are selected by the party through its executive committee or party convention, with the special election scheduled by Governor Pete Ricketts within 90 days after the seat's vacancy.[3][4][5] Ricketts has scheduled the special election for June 28, 2022.[6]
Candidates
The Democratic and Republican nominees were selected by their respective party's executive committee on April 5 and April 9, respectively. Mike Flood defeated John Glen Weaver through the party's secret ballot 24 to Weaver's 5 votes.[7]
Nominees
- Mike Flood (Republican), state senator (2005–2013, 2021–present), former speaker of the Nebraska Legislature (2007–2013), and candidate for governor in 2014[8]
- Patty Pansing Brooks (Democratic), state senator[5][9]
Endorsements
Mike Flood (R)
- U.S. Representatives
- Tom Osborne, former U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district (2001–2007)[11]
- State governors
- Pete Ricketts, 40th Governor of Nebraska (2015–present)[12]
- Dave Heineman, 39th Governor of Nebraska (2005–2015)[12]
- Organizations
Patty Pansing Brooks
- U.S. Senators
- Ben Nelson, former U.S. Senator from Nebraska (2001-2013)[14]
- State legislators
- John S. McCollister, Nebraska State Senator for District 20 (Omaha, 2015–present) (Republican)[15]
- Municipal officials
- Leirion Gaylor Baird, incumbent Mayor of Lincoln (2019–present)[16]
- Organizations
- Nebraska State AFL–CIO[17]
- Nebraska State Education Association[18]
- Sierra Club Nebraska chapter[19]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe R | March 30, 2022 |
| Politico[21] | Solid R | April 5, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Mike Flood | ||||
| Democratic | Patty Pansing Brooks | ||||
| Total votes | 100.0% | ||||
By county
| County | Mike Flood Republican |
Patty Pansing Brooks Democratic |
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See also
References
- Alfaro, Mariana; Paúl, María Luisa (March 26, 2022). "Rep. Fortenberry to resign after being found guilty of lying to FBI". Washington Post. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- Earl, David (March 24, 2022). "Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry convicted for lying to FBI about foreign campaign contribution". KETV. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- "Nebraska Revised Statute 32-564". Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- "Nebraska Revised Statute 32-627". Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- "US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska announces resignation". WJXT. Associated Press. March 26, 2022. Archived from the original on March 27, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
Flood and Pansing Brooks will both run in the special election to fill the seat..
- "June 28 special election set for Nebraska's US Congressional District 1 seat". April 2, 2022.
- Cooper, Keegan; Kristianto, Josh (April 10, 2022). "Mike Flood named Republican nominee for special election to fill 1st Congressional District vacancy". KETV. Archived from the original on April 10, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
- "Nebraska GOP picks Mike Flood as special election candidate". KNOP News 2. April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
- "Democrats nominate Patty Pansing Brooks for special election to replace Fortenberry". Omaha World-Herald. April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
Lincoln Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks will vie to serve the rest of former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's term in a June special election, after accepting the Democratic Party's nomination.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Air Force veteran announces bid for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District". KETV. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- Kelly, David (February 4, 2022). "FLOOD PULLS IN OSBORNE ENDORSEMENT". Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- "Pete Ricketts and Dave Heineman endorse Mike Flood for Congress". www.1011now.com. KOLN. January 21, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- "U.S. Chamber of Commerce hands Flood early endorsement". April 19, 2022.
- "Former U.S. Senator Ben Nelson endorses Patty Pansing Brooks for Congress". www.1011now.com. KOLN. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- "Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks will seek Fortenberry's House seat".
- Dorn, Nolan (March 9, 2022). "Lincoln Mayor Gaylor Baird endorses Sen. Pansing Brooks for Congress". KLKN-TV. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
- "LABOR: Elections 2022". April 5, 2022.
- "State teachers union endorses primary election candidates".
- "Political Endorsements". Sierra Club Nebraska Chapter. January 2017.
- Kondik, Kyle (March 30, 2022). "Notes on the State of Politics: March 30, 2022". Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- "2022 Election Forecast". Politico. April 5, 2022.
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