David Flippo
David Flippo is the Republican nominee for the open U.S. House Nevada District 2 seat. He is a retired U.S. Air Force officer, small business owner, and financial advisor who also ran unsuccessfully for Nevada's 4th District in the same cycle before appearing on the ballot in District 2.[1][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Says he will strengthen border enforcement, increase resources for Border Patrol and law enforcement, and deploy technology and infrastructure including finishing the border wall.[3]
“I will: Strengthen border enforcement and uphold immigration laws. Increase resources for Border Patrol and law enforcement. Deploy advanced technology and infrastructure including finishing the Wall to stop illegal crossings.”
- OpposesStricter gun laws
Says he will oppose any attempt to restrict the Second Amendment and defend the rights of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms.[3]
“I will oppose any attempt to restrict the Second Amendment and always defend the rights of law-abiding Americans to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.”
- OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Says he will oppose any and all tax increases and lower taxes whenever possible.[3]
“Oppose any and all tax increases and lower taxes whenever possible”
In their words — priorities
- Border security: strengthen border enforcement, increase resources for Border Patrol, and deploy technology and infrastructure including finishing the border wall.[3]
- Economic growth: oppose tax increases, cut wasteful government spending, reduce regulations on small business, and strengthen supply chains.[3]
- Military and veterans: ensure defense funding keeps forces ready, and expand healthcare, mental health support, and job opportunities for veterans.[3]
Background
- Born in Maryland; served in the U.S. Air Force from 1985 to 2009, commanding more than 1,000 Airmen and establishing three operating bases in Iraq, and later commanding two squadrons overseeing 800 Airmen at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.[3]
- Earned a bachelor's degree from Montana State University (1991) and a graduate degree from Valdosta State University (1995).[3]
- After retiring from the Air Force, worked for BP in Alaska for 10 years on a preventive-maintenance program for the North Slope oilfield and the Alaska Pipeline; later became a licensed financial advisor and owns a HobbyTown retail store.[3]
Campaign money
Raised $2.3M · spent $2.2M · $118K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗