LINCOLN - Nebraska’s First District Congressman, Jeff Fortenberry, announced today, January 10, that he will run for re-election. A video sent to supporters contained the announcement:

Hi, this is Jeff Fortenberry and I’m out for a drive in my 1963 Ford F-150 pick-up truck with my wife, Celeste, and our dog, Pippin. I’m here to announce to you first, our friends, that I am seeking re-election to the United States House of Representatives.

Fortenberry did not directly address his ongoing legal battle where he is accused of concealing campaign finance information and making false statements to federal authorities after allegedly receiving illegal campaign funds.

His trial is set for February in California. The longest-serving congressman in Nebraska has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Fortenberry, a Republican, serves Nebraska's 1st Congressional District which includes Lincoln. State Senator Patty Pansing Brooks is running for the Democratic nomination for the 1st District.

Political activist Jazari Kual will also challenge the incumbent.

For the video and full transcript click HERE