Flippo Faces Benitez-Thompson In Competitive Nevada Race

In Northern Nevada's US House District 2 race for the November midterm election, Republican David Flippo faces Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson in a contest that has become unusually competitive. While this seat was historically safe for Republicans under Rep. Mark Amodei and President Donald Trump won it by 14 percentage points in 2024, current projections show Benitez-Thompson leading with an expected margin of victory around six to seven points if turnout remains even. Flippo would need approximately 61.6% of the remaining vote to overtake his opponent. The race has drawn significant attention from Democrats who have never held this seat and could strain Republican resources, potentially impacting down-ballot candidates like Governor Joe Lombardo.