# Nevada Republican David Flippo loses Nevada House race

> Scandal-plagued Nevada Republican David Flippo loses Nevada House race after Trump endorsement and false claims.
- Title: Nevada Republican David Flippo loses Nevada House race
- Summary: Scandal-plagued Nevada Republican David Flippo loses Nevada House race after Trump endorsement and false claims. Teresa Benitez-Thompson defeats David Flippo…
- Keywords: nevada, david flippo, teresa benitez-thompson, nevada house race, rep mark amodei, congressional district, scandal, military service, financial disclosures, trump endorsement, Mother Jones
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/scandal-plagued-nevada-republican-david-flippo-loses-nevada-house-race
- Author: Noah Lanard
- Published: 2026-11-04T15:33:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nevada, david flippo, teresa benitez-thompson, nevada house race, rep mark amodei, congressional district, scandal, military service, financial disclosures, trump endorsement
## Nevada 2nd District Shifts
Teresa Benitez-Thompson, a social worker and former state assembly leader, won Nevada's 2nd Congressional District after Republican Mark Amodei retired.
## David Flippo's Campaign Scandals
David Flippo, a Republican running for Nevada House, faced scandals including false military claims and financial misrepresentations.
## Trump Endorsement Boost
Flippo won the primary with a Trump endorsement but faced criticism over his military service and financial disclosures.
## Scandal Details
Flippo falsely claimed a Bronze Star with valor, wore hats with 'valor devices', and was relieved of command in 2008.
## Financial Misconduct
Flippo failed to file four congressional financial disclosures between 2023 and 2026 and reported $2.5 million in personal campaign funds.
## Flippo's Disappearance
Flippo declined to debate Benitez-Thompson and disappeared from public events after negative reporting.
## Benitez-Thompson's Victory
Benitez-Thompson leads by six points with over 95% of votes counted, a massive shift from 2022.
## Key takeaway

Teresa Benitez-Thompson defeats David Flippo in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District after his campaign faced multiple scandals and false claims about military service and finances.