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Nevada · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Dave A. Flippo Republican Republican nominee for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District; retired Air Force Lt. Col. and small-business owner Full profile → Lynn Chapman Independent American Lynn Chapman is the Independent American Party candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 general election. Full profile → Teresa F. Benitez-Thompson Democratic Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson, former Nevada Assembly Majority Floor Leader, runs for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueDave A. Flippo
Republican
Lynn Chapman
Independent American
Teresa F. Benitez-Thompson
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports cutting spending, regulations, and taxes to fight inflation Opposes tax increases; wants to protect American jobs from H-1B workers Prioritizes affordability, job protection, and anti-tariff stance
HousingAddresses housing costs through broader economic relief measures Links housing affordability to illegal immigration and broader economy Supports building affordable workforce housing
Health careSupports keeping Medicare and Medicaid; opposes new taxpayer-funded programs Opposes universal government healthcare; supports private options Supports defending ACA, Medicaid, and reproductive freedom
ImmigrationSupports merit-based legal immigration and strict enforcement Supports enforcing existing immigration laws; opposes sanctuary cities Opposes mass deportation; supports humane immigration reform
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes elective abortion; supports life from conception Strongly pro-life; allows exceptions for life, rape, and incest Supports federal legislation protecting reproductive freedom
EducationSupports abolishing Dept. of Education; backs parental control Supports eliminating U.S. Department of Education; return control to states Supports full funding for Nevada schools
Climate & energySupports expanding energy production; opposes environmental regulations no sourced position Opposes federal preemption on water/utilities; backs wildfire funding restoration
Crime & public safetySupports full police funding and tough sentencing no sourced position Supports hate-crime grants and buffer zones for places of worship
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts and reducing federal spending Opposes raising taxes on families Opposes blanket tax increases; criticizes permanent breaks for high earners
GunsOpposes new gun restrictions; supports repealing burdensome gun laws no sourced position Designated a 'Gun Sense Candidate' by Gun Sense Voter
Democracy & electionsSupports SAVE Act, voter ID, and proof-of-citizenship requirements Will accept election results win or lose Opposes SAVE Act; supports expanded voting access and campaign finance reform
Foreign policy & defenseSupports military modernization and an America First foreign policy no sourced position Supports conditioning U.S. military aid to Israel on humanitarian law compliance

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