Nevada's Swing Seat Under Fire | Las Vegas News

Nevada’s traditionally Republican Second Congressional District is heating up as Democratic candidate Teresa Benitez-Thompson, a former Assembly Majority Leader known for bipartisan work, closes in on GOP incumbent David Flippo — a newcomer whose background is drawing skepticism. A new poll shows Benitez-Thompson slightly ahead, sparking national attention and signaling a potential pickup for Democrats. Despite deep Republican roots and strong party backing for Flippo, the race is tightening, with voters responding to Benitez-Thompson’s local focus and Flippo’s lack of name recognition — making this one of the most watched contests heading into election day. 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.Sources:https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/does-teresa-benitez-thompson-stand-a-chance-in-deep-red-northern-nevada More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45842bd6210feb95 Report issues to [email protected].