"I think that the people we've elected are too busy worrying about culture wars and not getting things done. We all know that this congress is going on record as being probably the most ineffective congress in recent memory. And so it's really time for somebody who has a proven track record of getting things done and putting the constituents first to get in there and shake things," she said.

Blood has lived in Sarpy County for many years, serving on the Bellevue City Council from 2008 until 2016 before being elected to the Legislature. In her second major political campaign, Blood will run on the democratic ticket as she did in her 2022 campaign for Governor.

She concluded by telling her supporters she was going to win the election through hard work.

“It’s about time your voices are heard and it’s about time for a win,” Blood said.

State Sen. Carol Blood of Bellevue came to Lincoln seven years ago to serve in the Nebraska Legislature. Now she is asking the region’s voters to send her to Congress.

Blood formally kicked off her 1st District campaign against U.S. Rep. Mike Flood during a rally Saturday at a union hall for electrical workers in suburban southwest Lincoln. The 12-county district also encompasses Fremont and Norfolk.

Several Blood supporters say she will emphasize her work helping veterans as the state senator who represents Offutt Air Force Base.

She will also likely talk about her work encouraging the Legislature to cut back on federal mandates requiring spending by schools and local governments that cost property taxpayers.

Blood is a former Bellevue city councilwoman. She has previously discussed the need for the state and federal governments to invest more in rural health care and mental health care.