Trump-backed David Flippo wins Nevada Republican primary for U.S. House seat
Summary
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. David Flippo won the Republican primary for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District with President Donald Trump’s support. The seat opened after Rep. Mark Amodei retired, and Flippo beat candidates backed by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and Amodei.Key Facts
- David Flippo is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel.
- He won the Republican primary in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Flippo shortly before the primary.
- Rep. Mark Amodei, who held the seat for 15 years, retired.
- Both Governor Joe Lombardo and Amodei supported another candidate, James Settelmeyer.
- Democrats selected Teresa Benitez-Thompson to run for the seat in November.
- Some Democrats hoped Flippo’s win would make it easier to attract less partisan voters.
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