Scandal-Plagued Nevada Republican David Flippo Loses Nevada House Race
Since being established in 1982, Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District has never sent a Democrat to Washington. When Republican Rep. Mark Amodei announced earlier this year that he was retiring after representing the northern Nevada district since 2011, there was little reason to believe that would change. Yet on Tuesday, Teresa Benitez-Thompson, a social worker and […]
In a surprising turn of events, Teresa Benitez-Thompson, a social worker and former state assembly leader, has defeated David Flippo, a Republican candidate, in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. Flippo's campaign was marred by numerous scandals, including false claims about his military service, misrepresentations about his finances, and a failure to file required financial disclosures.
These issues, coupled with Benitez-Thompson's strong campaign, led to a significant shift in the district's voting patterns. Benitez-Thompson, who has been a familiar face in the district for over a decade, is now leading by about six points. Flippo, who had no prior connection to the district, was expected to stick around for a few months after the election, but Benitez-Thompson believes he will leave Nevada soon after.
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