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Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei

Settelmeyer is presenting his state-government experience and northern Nevada ties as strengths in the Republican primary.

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Nevada Republicans are choosing between former state Sen. James Settelmeyer and David Flippo, a political newcomer endorsed by President Donald Trump, to compete for the open House seat. The primary is being watched as a test of Trump's influence over Republican voters.

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Donald Trump
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Matt Gaetz
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Former representative backing David Flippo

Retiring representative whose departure opened the seat

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Trump Endorses David Flippo in Nevada House Primary

Nevada Republicans are choosing between James Settelmeyer and Trump-endorsed David Flippo in the primary for the open House seat held by retiring Rep. Mark Amodei. Settelmeyer is a former state senator, while Flippo is described as a political newcomer. Center outlets frame the contest as a test of Trump’s influence among Republican voters, while also stressing Settelmeyer’s government experience against Flippo’s newcomer status.

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