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
Average reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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?
David Flippo leads Teresa Benitez-Thompson 45% to 42% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+3.0 margin based on 1 poll from the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 NV-02 House race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 NV-02 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from Strategies 360 (completed August 26, 2026), found Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D) at 42% and David Flippo (R) at 45%.
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 is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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