Dave Flippo Runs for Congress in Nevada's 2nd District
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Dave Flippo is campaigning for Congress in Nevada's 2nd District as a constitutional conservative with the endorsement of Donald Trump.
Dave Flippo, a retired Air Force Lt. Col., is running for Congress in Nevada's 2nd District. Campaigning as a constitutional conservative and a challenger to the political establishment, Flippo secured the Republican nomination with endorsements from Donald Trump, Turning Point USA, and the Club for Growth.
Flippo's platform emphasizes balancing the federal budget to reduce national debt and restricting illegal immigration to lower housing costs. He has specifically voiced support for Donald Trump's strategy regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that these actions aim to end a 47-year conflict.
Flippo is running against Democratic candidate Teresa Benitez-Thompson, a former Nevada Assembly Majority Leader. He has centered part of his campaign on opposing Benitez-Thompson's voting record, while receiving political backing from Nevada Governor Tony Lombardo.