David Flippo
Coverage of David Flippo in the Nexus archive.
- Nevada GOP voters choose Trump-backed US House candidate in one of state’s high-profile races
Nevada GOP voters selected David Flippo, a retired Air Force Lt. Col. with President Donald Trump's endorsement, in the 2nd Congressional District primary. The race featured competition between Trump-backed Flippo and candidates supported by Gov. Joe Lombardo and retiring Rep. Mark Amodei. Democrats nominated Teresa Benitez-Thompson for the district, which is one of several closely watched Nevada contests.
- Trump-backed candidate wins GOP primary to replace Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei
David Flippo, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel supported by Donald Trump, won the GOP primary to replace Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei. The race in Nevada’s 2nd District was a proxy conflict between Trump and state Republicans backing James Settelmeyer, with Flippo emerging victorious despite criticism over his recent move to Reno. Flippo will contest November's election as the Republican nominee in a district Trump won in 2024.
- Trump-backed David Flippo wins Republican primary in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. David Flippo won the Republican primary in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District after securing President Donald Trump’s endorsement. The victory occurred in the closing weeks of the campaign.
- Trump notches win in Nevada GOP House primary for Amodei’s seat
President Trump's endorsed candidate, David Flippo, is projected to win Nevada's GOP primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat, which was previously held by Mark Amodei. The primary determines the Republican nominee for the state's only Republican congressional seat.
- Live updates: Republicans jockey for Amodei’s seat in Nevada House primary
Voters in Nevada are participating in a House primary with a crowded GOP race for the 2nd Congressional District seat. Mark Amodei is retiring, and candidates David Flippo and James Settlemeyer are highlighted with endorsements from President Trump and the incumbent, respectively.
- GOP primary for open US House seat and Democratic governors race highlight Nevada ballot
Nevadans are selecting party nominees for two congressional seats and a governor’s race amid issues like affordable housing shortages and energy demand. Key races include a Democratic challenge to Republican Governor Joe Lombardo and a GOP primary in the 2nd Congressional District with Trump-endorsed candidate David Flippo.
- Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei
Nevada Republicans are choosing between James Settelmeyer, a former state senator with political experience, and David Flippo, a Trump-endorsed retired military officer, for the open 2nd District congressional seat. The primary tests voter preference between established politicians and Trump-backed newcomers, with both candidates emphasizing conservative policies and state issues like water and land use.