The open seat created by retiring Rep. Mark Amodei has produced a competitive contest in Nevada’s 2nd District, where registered Republicans hold a sizable edge but recent polling and outside spending have kept outcomes narrow. David Flippo secured the Republican nomination with President Trump’s endorsement and has emphasized tax relief and deregulation, while Teresa Benitez-Thompson, a former state Assembly majority leader, has drawn national Democratic support and highlighted affordability and public lands issues. Forecasters rate the race Lean or Tilt Republican, yet late-cycle Democratic targeting and internal surveys showing single-digit margins have narrowed trader assessments to near parity. Upcoming vote counts on election night and any shifts in turnout among rural and Reno-area voters could determine the final margin.