David Flippo
NV-02 Republican nominee?
$35.1K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Air Force officer (retired; lieutenant colonel)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationNevada
BackgroundU.S. Air Force officer (retired; lieutenant colonel)
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Notable personal detailsDavid A. Flippo is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House who has run in Nevada’s 4th Congressional District and later entered the open race in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District. He is a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and has worked as a financial advisor in Las Vegas. He has been active in Republican primary campaigns in Nevada during the 2024 and 2026 election cycles.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports limited government and free-market policies, prioritizing cuts to wasteful federal spending, balanced budgets, and pro-growth measures such as reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses. Emphasizes lowering everyday costs by reducing transportation and energy expenses and strengthening supply chains rather than proposing explicit tax increases.
Healthcare
Supports limited-government, free-market approaches to reduce healthcare costs and eliminate wasteful spending; emphasizes lowering healthcare costs as part of economic policy and improving veterans’ healthcare. Opposes federal funding for abortion providers and favors restrictions on abortion-related drugs and funding.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and increased resources for Border Patrol and law enforcement, including technology and infrastructure improvements to prevent illegal crossings; frames the southern border as a crisis involving drug cartels, human trafficking, and criminal activity and emphasizes upholding immigration laws.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports significant restrictions on abortion and identifies as pro‑life while allowing very limited exceptions (rape, incest, and life of the mother). Opposes federal funding for abortion providers and says the Supreme Court left the matter to the states.
Climate & Energy
Supports American energy independence with increased domestic energy production, reduced reliance on foreign oil, and investment in energy infrastructure and innovation. Emphasizes lowering consumer energy costs and upgrading infrastructure to create jobs while framing policy within a limited-government, pro–domestic production approach.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate strongly supports Second Amendment rights and opposes legislation that would restrict gun owners’ rights; he also emphasizes robust support and funding for law enforcement and tougher sentencing for repeat offenders.
News
David Flippo is being mentioned in coverage about Democrats’ 2026 House strategy. A new poll suggests anti-corporate, economic populist messaging may work better with likely voters in key Sun Belt battlegrounds than more centrist appeals. The reporting says Democrats are still trying to settle on the best message as they look to improve their chances in those districts.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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