Democrats Target Nevada’s GOP Stronghold | Reno News

Nevada’s reliably Republican Second Congressional District is suddenly in play as longtime GOP Rep. Mark Amodei retires, sparking a Democratic push to flip the seat for the first time in decades. With state legislator Teresa Benitez-Thompson stepping in against Trump-endorsed newcomer David Flippo, Democrats are betting that Flippo’s ties to the former president could backfire with voters worried about the economy and global conflicts. The DCCC is lending strategic support — though not yet major cash — as Benitez-Thompson mounts her campaign in Northern Nevada, turning what was once a political afterthought into a heated battleground. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4216c2e4c60681e