Primary
Democratic Primary
Held June 9, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Benitez-Thompson ✓ | 23,706 | 45.6% | |
| Greg Kidd | 11,714 | 22.5% | |
| Kathy Durham | 5,973 | 11.5% | |
| Morgan Wadsworth | 4,877 | 9.4% | |
| Matthew Fonken | 3,204 | 6.2% | |
| Gamaliel Zavala Enriquez | 863 | 1.7% | |
| Josh Hebert | 421 | 0.8% | |
| Johnny E. Kerns | 375 | 0.7% | |
| Mark Jolle | 357 | 0.7% | |
| Samuel White | 320 | 0.6% | |
| Gerold Gorman | 221 | 0.4% |
Republican Primary
Held June 9, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Flippo ✓ | 38,174 | 46.9% | |
| James Settelmeyer | 28,131 | 34.5% | |
| George Forbush | 3,337 | 4.1% | |
| Mike Smith | 2,762 | 3.4% | |
| Tom Doyle | 1,717 | 2.1% | |
| Fred Simon | 1,616 | 2.0% | |
| Jennifer Billat | 1,464 | 1.8% | |
| Jesse Watts | 1,264 | 1.6% | |
| Andrea Lowe | 1,130 | 1.4% | |
| Rick Shepherd | 720 | 0.9% | |
| Jerry Olsen | 608 | 0.7% | |
| Sherman Tylawsky | 278 | 0.3% | |
| Bruce Grego | 223 | 0.3% |
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RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
No scientific polls in the last 30 days — the figure is the last three qualifying polls of the locked matchup, or fewer when fewer exist, not a 30-day mean. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBAO (D) partisan·D D-sponsored | 2026-09-03 | 500 LV | Teresa Benitez-Thompson 38.00% | David Flippo 37.00% | |
| Strategies 360 | 2026-08-26 | 400 LV | ±4.90 | Teresa Benitez-Thompson 42.00% | David Flippo 45.00% |
| Wedgewood Polls | 2026-07-12 | 350 LV | ±5.20 | Teresa Benitez-Thompson 48.00% | David Flippo 46.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 NV-02 House race?
Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D) and David Flippo (R) are tied at 42.7% in the PollingSource polling average, based on the last three qualifying polls of the locked matchup, or fewer (no polls in the last 30 days).
Is the 2026 NV-02 House race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the expert consensus rates it Likely R, the current rating band. An upset is not impossible.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 NV-02 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from GBAO (D) (completed September 3, 2026), found Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D) at 38% and David Flippo (R) at 37%.
When is the 2026 NV-02 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average on this page is the last three qualifying scientific public polls of the locked matchup, or fewer — the newest of them is older than 30 days, so this is not a 30-day mean and it does not set the rating. We do not exclude pollsters. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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Top Spenders
- INVEST IN TOMORROW COALITION PAC Dem-aligned $1,500,000
- CLUB FOR GROWTH ACTION GOP-aligned $1,012,393
- FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND GOP-aligned $928,204
- RESTORATION OF AMERICA PAC GOP-aligned $747,400
- CONSERVATIVES FOR AMERICAN EXCELLENCE INC. Mixed $492,410
- WIN IT BACK PAC GOP-aligned $420,136
- AMERICAN HONOR PAC GOP-aligned $162,800
- MAKE THE ROAD ACTION POLITICAL COMMITTEE Dem-aligned $51,775
- MAGA INC. GOP-aligned $31,689
- SEAL PAC USA GOP-aligned $26,000
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