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NV-02 Republican nominee?
$103.1K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Air Force officer (retired)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationNevada
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BackgroundU.S. Air Force officer (retired)
Notable personal detailsDavid Flippo is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran who uses the title “Lt. Col.” and has described himself as a combat veteran. He has worked as a financial advisor in the Las Vegas area and has previously run for office, including a 2024 campaign for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
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
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
David Flippo won the Republican primary in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, becoming the GOP nominee for the state’s open House seat. His win came after a closely watched race against former state Sen. James Settelmeyer and followed Donald Trump’s endorsement. The result sets up the general election in a district Republicans currently favor, but Democrats are hoping to make it competitive.
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Articles
RGReno Gazette-Journal2 months ago
Fewer than 1,000 votes separate Flippo-Settelmeyer in Nevada CD2 race
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BNBreitbart News Network2 months ago
backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei
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AOArkansas Online2 months ago
2 face off for GOP spot in Nevada primary
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SPSt. Paul Pioneer Press2 months ago
Nevada Republicans to decide on replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
NV-02 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of David Flippo for NV-02 Republican nominee?
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed David Flippo for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District Republican primary.
Club for Growth PAC
Political organization
Club for Growth PAC endorsed David Flippo in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District race.
MAGA allies
Public endorsement
MAGA allies endorsed David Flippo in the Nevada 2nd District Republican primary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.3M
$1.7M
$1.1M
$568.8K
$0
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$1.0M
$4.2K
$1.0M
$42.1K
Cycle 2026
$2.3M
$117.9K
$2.2M
$120.7K
Source: FEC