James Settelmeyer

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.

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.

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 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.