Dave
A. Flippo
Republican nominee for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District; retired Air Force Lt. Col. and small-business owner
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Background
Dave A. Flippo is the Republican nominee for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District in the November 2026 general election, having won the Republican primary on June 9, 2026. 2 He has never held elected office, having previously lost the 2022 Republican primary for Nevada Assembly District 37 and the 2024 Republican primary for Nevada's 4th Congressional District. 168
Flippe's campaign describes him as a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and Nevada small-business owner. 1311 His campaign biography states that he worked on preventive-maintenance programs for BP's Alaska North Slope operations after his military service. 13 A candidate questionnaire profile also lists experience as a fiduciary/financial adviser and identifies a business called HobbyTown. 5
The seat Flippo is seeking is open, as incumbent Rep. Mark Amodei is retiring. 2 Flippo has received endorsements from Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and was backed by former President Trump in the primary. 211 The race has drawn national attention in part due to controversy over Flippo's military record claims. 110
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Nevada
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- flippo4nv.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownnewsFlippo switches from Las Vegas-area race to northern Nevada CD2 after Amodei retirement announcement
Earlier in 2026, Flippo had been running for Congress in the Las Vegas area. After Rep. Mark Amodei announced his retirement, Flippo switched to seek the Republican nomination in the more Republican northern Nevada district. Critics labeled the move 'carpetbagging.'
Nevada House seat more competitive than usual ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8debateFlippo fails to appear at advertised Douglas County debate
A debate was advertised for Douglas County on October 8, but Flippo did not attend. Organizers had said both candidates were confirmed; Flippo's campaign disputed that an agreement had been reached. The absence was noted in a Nevada Independent opinion piece on October 11.
OPINION: A notable no-show at a rural Nevada 'debate ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsNPR reports race unusually competitive; Republican super PACs reserve over $1 million in ads for CD2
NPR described the Nevada CD2 race as unusually competitive and reported that Republican super PACs had reserved more than $1 million in TV and digital advertising for the contest, citing AdImpact data.
Nevada House seat more competitive than usual ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsFlippo and Benitez-Thompson answer candidate Q&A in Reno Gazette-Journal ahead of November election
The Reno Gazette-Journal published a Q&A with both CD2 candidates. Flippo addressed immigration enforcement, presidential ethics, and constituent access, stating he supported bodycams on ICE agents and planned open town halls.
Q&A with Nevada US House candidates Benitez-Thompson, Flippo · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6endorsementDCCC adds Benitez-Thompson to 'Red to Blue' program, boosting Flippo's Democratic opponent nationally
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Benitez-Thompson to its 'Red to Blue' program, providing national party support and resources to Flippo's Democratic opponent.
Benitez-Thompson gains national Democratic backing in bid to flip Nevada 2nd Congressional District · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsLocal veterans continue to stand by Flippo despite Bronze Star discrepancy
Local veterans expressed continued support for Flippo following the controversy over his military service claims regarding the Bronze Star description.
Local veterans continue to stand by Flippo after discrepancy in ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29filingFlippo's personal financial disclosure finally released, nearly four months after primary
The Nevada Independent reported that Flippo's personal financial disclosure had been provided to the outlet, almost four months after the June primary and five weeks before Election Day.
We finally have David Flippo's financial disclosure. Here's what we found. - The Nevada Independent · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsMother Jones reports Flippo loaned over $1.6 million to his campaigns and had not filed financial disclosures
Mother Jones reported that federal campaign records showed Flippo loaned more than $1.6 million to his campaigns between January 2025 and June 2026, and that he had not filed required personal financial disclosures for his congressional campaigns at that time.
The mysterious millions powering a Nevada Republican’s bid for Congress · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24endorsementRetiring Rep. Amodei says he will 'absolutely not' endorse Flippo amid Bronze Star controversy
Rep. Mark Amodei, the outgoing incumbent whose seat Flippo is seeking, told the Washington Post he would 'absolutely not' support Flippo, as reported by the Las Vegas Sun on September 24.
Nevada congressional candidate Flippo falsely claimed Bronze Star ‘for valor,' Washington Post reports · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24pollStrategies 360 poll shows Flippo ahead of Benitez-Thompson 45%–42% in CD2
A Strategies 360 poll cited by the Las Vegas Sun showed Flippo leading Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson 45%–42% in the general election race for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District.
Nevada congressional candidate Flippo falsely claimed Bronze Star ‘for valor,' Washington Post reports · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 31pollGBAO poll shows Benitez-Thompson narrowly ahead of Flippo, 38%–37%, in CD2
A GBAO survey conducted August 31–September 3 for the Democratic-aligned Nevada Alliance showed Benitez-Thompson leading Flippo 38%–37%, with Independent American Party candidate Lynn Chapman at 14%.
Nevada congressional candidate Flippo falsely claimed Bronze Star ‘for valor,' Washington Post reports · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 9filingFlippo wins Republican primary in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District with Trump's endorsement
Dave A. Flippo won the Republican primary on June 9 after receiving President Donald Trump's endorsement, securing the GOP nomination for the general election in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District.
Q&A with Nevada US House candidates Benitez-Thompson, Flippo · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Turning Point Action organizationThe Nevada Independent reported the group endorsed Flippo and mobilized for him in the primary; no specific endorsement date given. thenevadaindependent.com
- Public Safety Alliance of Nevada (PSAN) unionListed on the Washoe County Sheriff's Deputies Association political-affairs page as endorsing Flippo for U.S. Congress, District 2; also mentioned by Tea Party Patriots. No endorsement date given. washoecountysda.com
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) FedPAC organizationEndorsement shown on Flippo's campaign website; specific date not stated in the retrieved material. flippo4nv.com
- Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund organizationAnnounced endorsement on September 29, 2026. teapartypatriots.org · Sep 29, 2026
- Nevada Builders Alliance organizationFlippo's campaign announced the endorsement on August 18, 2026. flippo4nv.com · Aug 18, 2026
- Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Candidate Fund organizationAnnounced endorsement on August 7, 2026. sbaprolife.org · Aug 7, 2026
- Guardian Fund organizationFlippo's campaign lists an endorsement announcement dated July 30, 2026. flippo4nv.com · Jul 30, 2026
- Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo officialLombardo endorsed Flippo in his bid to replace Rep. Amodei; reported by KOLO on July 27, 2026. kolotv.com · Jul 27, 2026
- President Donald Trump officialTrump endorsed Flippo, describing him as an 'America First Patriot.' rgj.com · May 29, 2026
- Freedom Caucus Fund organizationAnnounced endorsement on April 7, 2026, in a release carried by MENAFN. menafn.com · Apr 7, 2026
- Rep. Abe Hamadeh officialNamed in an April 6 campaign-linked press release as an endorser; source is a campaign announcement rather than independent confirmation. einpresswire.com · Apr 6, 2026
- Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ) officialListed among endorsers in a campaign-linked press release; The Nevada Independent also reported Gosar campaigned with Flippo before Trump's endorsement. einpresswire.com · Apr 6, 2026
- Rep. Eric Burlison officialNamed in an April 6 campaign-linked press release as an endorser; source is a campaign announcement rather than independent confirmation. einpresswire.com · Apr 6, 2026
- Former Rep. Matt Gaetz officialNamed in an April 6 campaign-linked press release as an endorser; source is a campaign announcement rather than independent confirmation. einpresswire.com · Apr 6, 2026
- Rep. Trent Kelly officialNamed in an April 6 campaign-linked press release as an endorser; source is a campaign announcement rather than independent confirmation. einpresswire.com · Apr 6, 2026
- Rep. Eli Crane officialNamed in an April 6 campaign-linked press release as an endorser; source is a campaign announcement rather than independent confirmation. einpresswire.com · Apr 6, 2026
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna officialNamed in an April 6 campaign-linked press release as an endorser; source is a campaign announcement rather than independent confirmation. einpresswire.com · Apr 6, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $2.28M
- Spent
- $2.17M
- Cash on hand
- $118K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4NV04108(opens in a new tab)
Sources 21
- [1] OPINION: A notable no-show at a rural Nevada 'debate ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Political Affairs(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Lt. Col. David Flippo | Endorsed By Governor Lombardo & Our ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] Nevada House seat more competitive than usual ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Benitez-Thompson gains national Democratic backing in bid to flip Nevada 2nd Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [6] Issues - Lt. Col. David Flippo(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [7] Q&A with Nevada US House candidates Benitez-Thompson, Flippo(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [8] Local veterans continue to stand by Flippo after discrepancy in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [9] Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund Endorses DAVID FLIPPO for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [10] We finally have David Flippo's financial disclosure. Here's what we found. - The Nevada Independent(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [11] The mysterious millions powering a Nevada Republican’s bid for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [12] Voter Guide Profile for NV U.S. Rep, Dist. 2 candidate - David Flippo(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [13] Voter Guide Profile for NV U.S. Rep., Dist. 2 candidate ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [14] Nevada congressional candidate Flippo falsely claimed Bronze Star ‘for valor,' Washington Post reports(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [15] NEVADA BUILDERS ALLIANCE ENDORSES DAVID FLIPPO FOR CONGRESS(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
- [16] Leading Nat'l Pro-Life Group Endorses Lt. Col. David ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 7, 2026
- [17] Lombardo endorses Flippo in bid to replace Amodei(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
- [18] Is David Flippo's primary win the death blow for Old Nevada politics? - The Nevada Independent(opens in a new tab) Jun 15, 2026
- [19] President Trump endorses David Flippo for Nevada seat in US House(opens in a new tab) May 29, 2026
- [20] FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND ENDORSES LT. COL. DAVID ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 7, 2026
- [21] FLIPPO BUILDS CONSERVATIVE ENDORSEMENT ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 6, 2026