Why Nevada Republican Mark Amodei Refuses to Vote for His GOP Replacement
Republican Rep. Mark Amodei says he’s voted Republican in every election since he was 18. Until now. Amodei, who is retiring next month, represents Nevada’s second congressional district. David Flippo is the Trump-backed Republican nominee to replace him. But with questions swirling about Flippo’s campaign finances and allegations that Flippo and his campaign misrepresented his military […]
Republican Rep. Mark Amodei, who has voted Republican in every election since he was 18, has decided not to vote for his Republican replacement, David Flippo. Flippo, a Trump-backed nominee, is facing scrutiny over campaign finances and allegations of misrepresenting his military record. Amodei, who is retiring from his seat in Nevada's second congressional district, expressed his unwillingness to support a nominee with these issues, stating that his loyalty to his party would be of no consequence to anyone after the fact.
Instead, Amodei cast his ballot for Lynn Chapman, an independent candidate. The district, which has only had four representatives since its creation in the 1980s, is currently represented by Republicans. However, the race against Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson is highly competitive and could result in a shift. Flippo's candidacy, coupled with his recent relocation to Reno, has caused division among Nevada Republicans.
Amodei has labeled Flippo a "fraud" and questioned his eligibility due to concerns about his military service and financial disclosures.
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