Lynn
Chapman
Lynn Chapman is the Independent American Party candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 general election.
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Background
Lynn Chapman is the Independent American Party candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. A Sparks, Nevada resident, she is listed as retired and serves as treasurer of the Nevada Independent American Party. 12718
Chapman worked at Hewlett-Packard from 1969 to 1985 in administrative services and typography, and has described herself as an unpaid citizen lobbyist in Nevada since 1987. She attended Foothill College in Los Altos from 1973 to 1975 but did not graduate. 12
Chapman has previously sought elective office, including two campaigns for Washoe County public administrator and a campaign for Congress in 2024, though no prior elected offices are listed in her candidate profile. 24 The seat she is seeking was vacated after incumbent Republican Mark Amodei announced his retirement. 78
At a glance
- Party
- Independent American
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Nevada
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Treasurer, Nevada Independent American Party
- Website
- iapn.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 12newsRGJ October 12 election guide again lists Chapman among three NV-02 candidates
The RGJ's voter guide published October 12 confirmed Chapman remains on the November 3 ballot. The guide noted early voting would take place during the last two weeks of October.
RGJ's guide to candidates on Reno-Sparks 2026 midterm election ballot · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsRGJ Q&A and election coverage reaffirms Chapman's ballot status in NV-02
The RGJ's October 6 candidate Q&A listed Chapman as one of three candidates seeking Nevada's 2nd Congressional District seat alongside Republican David Flippo and Democrat Teresa Benítez-Thompson.
Q&A with Nevada US House candidates Benitez-Thompson, Flippo · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25debateChapman not included in Face the State candidate forum coverage
KTVN previewed a Face the State segment featuring the two major-party candidates, Flippo and Benítez-Thompson. Available sources do not establish that Chapman participated in the forum or any debate during this period.
Hear from the candidates in Congressional District 2 this weekend on Face the State · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsReports indicate Chapman has not mounted a visible campaign based on finance filings
The Reno Gazette Journal reported that Chapman 'has not mounted a campaign based on election finance reports,' and a separate race profile noted no public campaign-finance data had been found for her as of August 29. No fundraising total was reported.
Q&A with Nevada US House candidates Benitez-Thompson, Flippo · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsChapman's candidate questionnaire answers published by KTVN
In answers to KTVN's candidate questionnaire, Chapman stated her priority was 'to follow the Constitution,' expressed concern about H-1B visa holders displacing American workers, linked jobs/health costs/housing affordability to illegal immigration while supporting legal immigration, called for no tax increases, and said she was 'Not in favor of AI data centers,' preferring regulation over self-regulation.
LYNN CHAPMAN | Election Results | 2news.com · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 31pollPoll shows Chapman at 14% in NV-02 three-way race
A GBAO survey of 500 likely voters (conducted Aug. 31–Sept. 3), commissioned by the Democratic-aligned Nevada Alliance, found Benítez-Thompson at 38%, Flippo at 37%, and Chapman (Independent American Party) at 14%. The poll was reported by The Nevada Independent on September 13. It was sponsored by a group aligned with one party and should not be treated as a forecast.
Does Teresa Benitez-Thompson stand a chance in deep ... · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] RGJ's guide to candidates on Reno-Sparks 2026 midterm election ballot(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Lynn Chapman - Candidate Profile - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Q&A with Nevada US House candidates Benitez-Thompson, Flippo(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Hear from the candidates in Congressional District 2 this weekend on Face the State(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [5] LYNN CHAPMAN | Election Results | 2news.com(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [6] Does Teresa Benitez-Thompson stand a chance in deep ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026