Teresa
F. Benitez-Thompson

1. Economy & jobs Prioritizes affordability, job protection, and anti-tariff stance +

2. Housing Supports building affordable workforce housing +

3. Health care Supports defending ACA, Medicaid, and reproductive freedom +

4. Immigration Opposes mass deportation; supports humane immigration reform +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Supports federal legislation protecting reproductive freedom +

6. Education Supports full funding for Nevada schools +

7. Climate & energy Opposes federal preemption on water/utilities; backs wildfire funding restoration +

8. Crime & public safety Supports hate-crime grants and buffer zones for places of worship +

9. Taxes & budget Opposes blanket tax increases; criticizes permanent breaks for high earners +

10. Guns Designated a 'Gun Sense Candidate' by Gun Sense Voter +

11. Democracy & elections Opposes SAVE Act; supports expanded voting access and campaign finance reform +

12. Foreign policy & defense Supports conditioning U.S. military aid to Israel on humanitarian law compliance +

1. Oct 8
   debate

   Benitez-Thompson attends Gardnerville candidate event; Flippo does not appear

   Benitez-Thompson appeared at a candidate event in Gardnerville that had been advertised as a debate. Republican opponent David Flippo did not attend; Flippo's campaign had disputed whether an agreement to participate existed. The Nevada Independent's Oct. 11 account of the event was labeled an opinion piece.

   ↳ OPINION: A notable no-show at a rural Nevada 'debate ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 7
   debate

   League of Women Voters forum lists Benitez-Thompson; Flippo reportedly declined

   The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada listed Benitez-Thompson for a congressional candidate forum. Flippo was listed as having declined to participate.

   ↳ League of Women Voters to hold four October election ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 7
   news

   Sen. Elissa Slotkin appears at Washoe County Democratic fundraiser alongside Benitez-Thompson

   Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin served as keynote speaker at a Washoe County Democratic Party fundraiser in Reno on October 7; Benitez-Thompson was advertised as a special guest. This was a party fundraising event, not a reported formal endorsement by Slotkin.

   ↳ Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin stumps for Washoe Dems, touts polling safety legislation barring feds from sites · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 6
   news

   Benitez-Thompson tells RGJ she would hold 100 town halls over two years if elected

   In a Q&A with the Reno Gazette Journal, Benitez-Thompson discussed her campaign platform including a pledge to hold 100 town halls and forums over two years if elected, and addressed issues including requirements for federal immigration agents and ICE at polling places.

   ↳ Q&A with Nevada US House candidates Benitez-Thompson, Flippo · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 5
   endorsement

   DCCC adds Benitez-Thompson to its 2026 'Red to Blue' program

   The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced Benitez-Thompson as one of six new candidates added to its 'Red to Blue' program, which provides strategic guidance, staff resources, training, and fundraising help. The DCCC had placed NV-2 on its 'Districts in Play' list in July.

   ↳ DCCC Announces Six New Candidates to Coveted 2026 'Red to ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 29
   endorsement

   New Democrat Coalition Action Fund endorses Benitez-Thompson in competitive NV-2 race

   The New Democrat Coalition Action Fund added Benitez-Thompson to its list of endorsed candidates in competitive Republican-held seats as part of a broader red-to-blue push.

   ↳ New Dems Endorse Seven More Candidates in Key Red-to ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Aug 31
   poll

   GBAO poll for Nevada Alliance shows Benitez-Thompson at 38%, Flippo at 37%, Chapman at 14%

   A GBAO survey conducted August 31–September 3 for the Democratic-aligned Nevada Alliance found a tight three-way race: Benitez-Thompson 38%, Flippo 37%, and Independent American Party candidate Lynn Chapman 14%.

   ↳ Benitez-Thompson gains national Democratic backing in bid to flip Nevada 2nd Congressional District · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Aug 22
   poll

   Strategies 360 poll puts Flippo at 45%, Benitez-Thompson at 42%

   A Strategies 360 survey conducted August 22–26 showed Flippo leading Benitez-Thompson 45% to 42% in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District.

   ↳ Benitez-Thompson gains national Democratic backing in bid to flip Nevada 2nd Congressional District · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Jul 21
   poll

   Poll shows Benitez-Thompson 2 points ahead of Flippo in NV-2

   A Wedgewood Polling survey (n=350) showed Benitez-Thompson leading Republican David Flippo by 2 points. The Las Vegas Sun noted questions about the pollster's limited track record, and Flippo's campaign manager questioned its credibility.

   ↳ Benitez-Thompson gains national Democratic backing in bid to flip Nevada 2nd Congressional District · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Jun 9
    filing

    Flippo wins Republican primary; Benitez-Thompson set as Democratic nominee for Nov. 3 general

    David Flippo won the Republican primary on June 9, locking in a general-election matchup against Democratic nominee Teresa Benitez-Thompson and Independent American Party candidate Lynn Chapman on November 3.

    ↳ Benitez-Thompson gains national Democratic backing in bid to flip Nevada 2nd Congressional District · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) official
  Reported as an endorser by The Nevada Independent; no endorsement date given. thenevadaindependent.com
• National NOW PAC and Nevada NOW PAC organization
  Listed as a primary endorsement in the 2026 voter guide; no specific announcement date given. static1.squarespace.com
• Indivisible Northern Nevada Community Coalition (INVCC) organization
  Listed as an endorser in a candidate-comparison page updated October 11, 2026. indivisiblecarsoncity.org · Oct 11, 2026
• Communications Workers of America (CWA), District 9 union
  Listed as District 2 general-election endorsement; page updated October 5, 2026. cwa-union.org · Oct 5, 2026
• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) – Red to Blue program organization
  Added to the DCCC's Red to Blue program, bringing organizational and fundraising support. lasvegassun.com · Oct 5, 2026
• Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada Action Fund (PLAN Action) organization
  Listed in general election congressional endorsements; page updated October 1, 2026. planaction.org · Oct 1, 2026
• Culinary Workers Union Local 226 union
  Included in 2026 midterm endorsements announced September 29, 2026. culinaryunion226.org · Sep 29, 2026
• Northern Nevada Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO union
  Listed as District 2 general-election endorsement; page updated September 23, 2026. nnclc.org · Sep 23, 2026
• Silver State Equality organization
  Announced endorsement on September 1, 2026. silverstateequality.org · Sep 1, 2026
• Nevada Conservation League organization
  Listed among 2026 federal endorsements; page updated August 12, 2026. nevadaconservationleague.org · Aug 12, 2026
• League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
  Announced endorsement on July 16, 2026. lcv.org · Jul 16, 2026
• CHC BOLD PAC (Congressional Hispanic Caucus campaign arm) organization
  Announced endorsement on July 1, 2026. boldpac.com · Jul 1, 2026
• Gamy Enriquez (former independent Democratic candidate for the district) official
  Endorsed Benitez-Thompson on June 15, 2026, per Enriquez's campaign press announcement. gamyfornvcd02.com · Jun 15, 2026
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters / Teamsters Nevada union
  Endorsed during the primary; reported by Politico on June 10, 2026. Also listed in Teamsters Nevada 2026 general-election endorsements. politico.com · Jun 10, 2026
• IATSE union
  Identified as an endorser in a May 22, 2026 news report citing her campaign website. newsfromthestates.com · May 22, 2026
• AFL-CIO / Nevada State AFL-CIO union
  Listed among 2026 U.S. House endorsements; recommendations approved at the May 1, 2026 COPE conference. cwad9.org · May 1, 2026

Raised

$257K

Spent

$116K

Cash on hand

$141K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NV02362(opens in a new tab)