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Incumbent Republican Congressman Mike Flood defeated Democratic challenger State Senator Carol Blood to represent Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District in Tuesday's general election, based on unofficial results. And in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District, Incumbent Republican Congressman Adrian Smith was reelected once again.
Congressman Flood was previously elected twice in 2022, once in a special election and once to serve a full term.
Sen. Blood, a term-limited state senator, represented parts of Bellevue and Papillion in the unicameral. She also served on the Bellevue City Council.
The district includes Lincoln, parts of Sarpy County, Fremont, Norfolk, Columbus and several rural areas in eastern Nebraska.
Sen. Blood jumped out to an early lead when polls closed and early votes were released, but Congressman Flood quickly made up that ground and the Associated Press called the race shortly after 11 p.m. However, Congressman Flood declared victory and spoke to supporters well before then.
"They're excited about finding solutions. They're sick and tired of a broken border. They're sick and tired of runaway spending. They want solutions. We've done a good job for two years identifying the problem. Tomorrow, we start with the solutions," he said.
Shortly after the race was called, Sen. Blood talked with Nebraska Public Media News.
"So I think that a lot of people were enthusiastic when it came to our race, about having a choice to have a voice, having a chance to have a voice. So we're thrilled with what happened, and as far as the race goes, we're not happy that we weren't first, but we're not unhappy with the race that we ran," she said.
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In the race for the District 3 seat, Republican incumbent Adrian Smith jumped to an early lead against Democrat Daniel Ebers and was declared the winner by the Associated Press at around 10 p.m.
First elected in 2006, Congressman Smith will serve another two years in D.C.
Prior to being elected to Congress in 2006, Congresman Smith worked as an educator, real estate agent, and served his hometown as a member of the city council. He then represented District 48 for eight years in the Unicameral.
A Democrat has not won in District 3 since 1958.