Nevada House Seat More Competitive Than Expected

Flippo's follies are making Nevada politics interesting again - The Nevada Independent

The Trump-first requirement for candidates in Republican primaries has produced a number of suddenly competitive races where there would have otherwise been near certainty of GOP victory.

Nevada House Seat More Competitive Than Expected

“The race for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District shouldn’t be competitive, just based on history and math,” NPR reports. ”But the Republican Party’s nominee, David Flippo, is facing an unusually tough race despite having President Trump’s endorsement, bogged down by allegations that he exaggerated his military service and lacks real ties to the district.”

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Nevada's Second Congressional District has been reliably Republican, but it now appears to be in play for the first time ever.

Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's safe red House seat competitive

Northern Nevada has a reliably red congressional seat, represented by a Republican since it was drawn in the early 1980s. A complicated candidate and a potential blue wave this year could change that.

Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's red House seat competitive

Nevada's second congressional district has been represented by a Republican since it was drawn in the early 1980s. This year's blue wave could change that.