U.S. House · Nevada's 2nd District
David Flippo
CandidateR
- Race
- U.S. House · Nevada's 2nd District
- Result
- Teresa Benitez-Thompson, projected winner
- Opponents
- Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D); Lynn Chapman (Independent American Party)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did5 statements · 0 votes
Deportations are necessary to ease the housing demand and make job salaries more competitive for American workers, especially in the construction trades.
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 2
2026-11-03
| Teresa Benitez-Thompson D | challenger |
| David Flippo R | challenger |
| Lynn Chapman Independent American Party | challenger |
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
Deportations are necessary to ease the housing demand and make job salaries more competitive for American workers, especially in the construction trades.
In a Nevada Independent questionnaire he answered "mostly yes" to deporting all undocumented immigrants, saying deportations are necessary and should put the needs of American citizens first.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
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.
Says he will oppose any attempt to restrict the Second Amendment and defend the rights of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms.[6]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Oppose any and all tax increases and lower taxes whenever possible
Says he will oppose any and all tax increases and lower taxes whenever possible.[6]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Congress should absolutely pass the SAVE America Act.
In a Nevada Independent questionnaire, his campaign said Congress should pass the SAVE America Act.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Obamacare was a disaster for the American people, specifically Nevadans
In a Nevada Independent questionnaire he answered no to reinstating Affordable Care Act premium subsidies and yes to Medicaid work requirements.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
David Flippo, a Republican and retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, lost the November 3, 2026 election for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District to Teresa Benitez-Thompson. He later worked for BP in Alaska, became a financial advisor and owns a HobbyTown store; he moved to the district that election cycle and won the Republican primary with an endorsement from President Donald Trump.[1][2][3][4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Flippo was born in Maryland and graduated from Christiansburg High School, according to Ballotpedia. He earned a bachelor's degree from Montana State University in 1991 and a graduate degree from Valdosta State University in 1995.[2] He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1985 to 2009 and retired as a lieutenant colonel. According to his campaign, he commanded more than 1,000 personnel, stood up three combat bases in Iraq and led maintenance operations at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska; his Ballotpedia survey says he commanded two squadrons there overseeing 800 airmen.[2][4][7]
After retiring from the Air Force, Flippo worked for BP in Alaska for 10 years on a preventive-maintenance program for the North Slope oilfield and the Alaska Pipeline. He later became a licensed financial advisor in Las Vegas and owns a HobbyTown retail store, according to his survey and the Nevada Independent.[2][3][7] Ballotpedia lists him as a 2026 candidate for Nevada's 4th District who did not appear on that district's June 9 primary ballot. The Nevada Current reported that he had first planned to run in the 4th District and switched to the 2nd after Rep. Mark Amodei announced he would not seek re-election, and the Associated Press reports that he moved to the 2nd District this election cycle after losing a race in southern Nevada in 2024.[2][4][8]
Flippo won the June 9, 2026 Republican primary in District 2 after President Donald Trump endorsed him in the closing weeks, defeating former state Sen. James Settelmeyer, who was backed by Gov. Joe Lombardo and the retiring Amodei.[3][4] His campaign website describes him as a Christian, husband of 42 years, father and grandfather, and his Ballotpedia survey says he and his wife, Dawn, live in Nevada.[2][7] He received 44.3% of the vote to Teresa Benitez-Thompson's 50.2%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[1]
In their own words
Priorities
- Border security: strengthen border enforcement, increase resources for Border Patrol, and deploy technology and infrastructure including finishing the border wall.[6]
- Economic growth: oppose tax increases, cut wasteful government spending, reduce regulations on small business, and strengthen supply chains.[6]
- Military and veterans: ensure defense funding keeps forces ready, and expand healthcare, mental health support, and job opportunities for veterans.[6]
Campaign money$2.3M raised · 23% from individuals · FEC through 2026-06-30
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $521K
- PACs & committees $67K
- Own money & loans $1.7M
Largest committee contributions
- Buckeye Liberty Political Action Committee PAC$10K
- The Guardian Fund PAC$5,000
- Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC PAC$5,000
- The Eye of the Tiger Political Action Committee PAC$5,000
- Raptor PAC PAC$5,000
- Conservative Leadership Political Action Committee PAC$5,000
- American Revival PAC PAC$5,000
- Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans PAC PAC$5,000
- Jim Jordan for Congress Candidate committee$4,000
- Hebrew Hammer PAC PAC$3,500
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/david-flippo
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.U.S. House · Nevada's 2nd District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 2.David Flippo — Candidate Connection survey (2025) · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2025-01-01 Candidate's own words
- 3.Washoe County - Nevada Voter Guide | 2026 | The Nevada Independent · The Nevada Independent News report
- 4.Trump-backed David Flippo wins Republican primary in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District · KOLO-TV (Associated Press) News report
- 5.Where do the candidates in Northern Nevada's 2nd Congressional District stand on the issues? · The Nevada Independent Candidate's own words
- 6.David Flippo — Candidate Connection survey (2025) · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2025-01-01 Candidate's own words
- 7.About — Lt. Col. David Flippo · David Flippo for Nevada Candidate's own words
- 8.Candidate filing ends with a congressional throng, a smattering of perennials, and a couple Fords · Nevada Current · 2026-03-16 News report