Flippo, Settelmeyer — and 11 more Republicans — seek open Northern Nevada U.S. House seat

By: Jeniffer Solis

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 1,964

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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The surprise retirement of Republican Rep. Mark Amodei launched the political campaigns of more than a dozen candidates who are now running to represent northern Nevada’s second congressional district.

Thirteen Republicans will be on the June 9 primary ballot: Jennifer Billat, Tom Doyle, David Flippo, George Forbush, Bruce Grego, Andrea Lowe, Jerry Olsen, James Settelmeyer, Rick Shepherd, Fred Simon Jr., Mike Smith, Sherman Tylawsky …

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