Nevada 2nd District
Mark Amodei (R) is not running again. 3 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
Who should win this race, and why?Say what you think. Other readers can answer you.DiscussDavid Flippo
Republican · retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, Republican nominee
C+Liberty Score C+78 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Flippo has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Flippo.
Raised $2,934,108 since January 2025: 63% the candidate’s own money, 31% from people, 6% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Teresa Benitez-Thompson
Democrat · former Nevada assembly majority leader, Democratic nominee
FLiberty Score F52 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Benitez-Thompson has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Benitez-Thompson.
Raised $1,054,467 since January 2025: 83% from people, 15% from PACs and other committees, 2% the candidate’s own money. The filing at FEC.gov
Higher on Liberty Score: David Flippo. David Flippo: C+, 78 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count. Teresa Benitez-Thompson: F, 52 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count.
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Side by side
A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
David Flippo, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Flippo, so the grade above comes from this list: what Flippo has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Said crippling the regime in Iran will save American lives.
“I can tell you that crippling the Iran regime will save American lives.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing pressure that cripples the regime in Tehran follows the maximum pressure rule.
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Criticised his opponent for calling Israel genocidal without condemning Hamas.
“I don't understand why my opponent's website called Israel genocidal but doesn't condemn Hamas”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Rejecting the genocide label for Israel's war follows the treats-Israel-as-an-ally rule.
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Described tariffs as a tool to bring other countries into line.
“Tariffs have been a tool to bring other countries into line to build a fair global marketplace.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Praising tariffs is the against side of this measure, whoever says it.
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Said Shariah law would put Muslims outside American law and that this cannot be allowed.
“Shariah law would mean that our laws do not apply to them, and we can't allow that.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing religious law in the West is the with side of this measure.
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Said deportation policy must put the needs of American citizens first, without naming a border or enforcement step.
“America's deportation policy must focus on the needs of American citizens first.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
The words do not say what the policy should do, so they do not settle the measure.
Teresa Benitez-Thompson, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Benitez-Thompson, so the grade above comes from this list: what Benitez-Thompson has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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On a Nevada Newsmakers interview she said she does not want to see Hamas return to power in Gaza.
“In no way do we want to see a resurgence of Hamas,”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing Hamas regaining strength sits on the side of being against Hamas.
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Said she lacks confidence the war will produce measurable success for the US, without naming a policy or vote.
“I lack confidence that this war will produce measurable success for the US.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Doubt about the war with no policy named does not settle the measure.
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Said the US should move away from funding offensive arms sales to Israel.
“The U.S. needs to move away from funding offensive arms sales to Israel.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Cutting back weapons to Israel is the against side of this measure.
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Said the courts have struck down illegal applications of tariffs, yet the tariffs keep coming, and that costs are rising.
“The courts have struck down multiple illegal applications of tariffs, yet the tariffs keep coming”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing broad tariffs is the with side of this measure, the same as for any candidate.
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Said the administration's hardline mass deportation policy has caused needless deaths and chaos.
“We've seen needless deaths and chaos resulting from this administration's hardline mass deportation policy”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Opposing mass deportation is the against side of this measure.
Also on the ballot
Lynn Chapman (Independent American).
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