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Teresa Benitez-Thompson
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Nevada’s 2nd District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Teresa Benitez-Thompson is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Nevada’s 2nd District on November 3, 2026, against David Flippo (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Teresa Benitez-Thompson’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Teresa Benitez-Thompson’s campaign has raised $1,054,467 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $181,849 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$875,997
- PACs and other committees$158,470
- The candidate’s own money and loans$20,000
From donors who gave over $200: $156,319 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 87% from Nevada, 13% from other states. Top states: Nevada $136,719 (87%), California $11,600 (7%), Massachusetts $3,500 (2%), New Hampshire $1,000 (1%), Virginia $750 (under 1%). About 220 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6NV02362 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$19,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Teresa Benitez-Thompson’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Teresa Benitez-Thompson (Democratic); David Flippo (Republican); Lynn Chapman (Independent American)
- Open seat: now held by Mark Amodei (R)
- Rating: Lean RAverage of 7; Lean R to Likely R
- Nevada 2nd District 2026: who’s running
- Every Nevada race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Nevada
Ballots are mailed to every registered voter. Returning it: a drop box by 7 p.m. Nov 3; the state advises mailing it at least a week early. In-person voting: Oct 17 – Oct 30. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- How to vote by mail or in person in Nevada
- Check your registration on Nevada’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Nevada
Ballots already cast in Nevada: 399,963 (early in person and mail returned, as of Oct 25; Nevada Secretary of State): 39% of 2022 midterm turnout in Nevada (1,023,617) · 19% of registered voters in Nevada · up 39% from the same point in 2022 in Nevada (288,177 by Oct 28, 2022, 11 days before that election) · by party registration in Nevada: Democrats 40%, Republicans 35%, others 25%
About Teresa Benitez-Thompson
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Teresa Benitez-Thompson quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Chief of Staff to Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford. · electteresa.com (source for Chief of Staff to Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford.)
- Social worker by profession. · electteresa.com (source for Social worker by profession.)
- Nevada Assembly member for 12 years after first running in 2010. · electteresa.com (source for Nevada Assembly member for 12 years after first running in 2010.)
- Served multiple terms as Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly. · electteresa.com (source for Served multiple terms as Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly.)
- Master’s degree in social work from Michigan. · electteresa.com (source for Master’s degree in social work from Michigan.)
Endorsements
- Culinary Workers Union Local 226 · m.culinaryunion226.org (source for the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 endorsement)
- Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) · m.culinaryunion226.org (source for the Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) endorsement)
- Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada Action Fund · m.culinaryunion226.org (source for the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada Action Fund endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “My position is that U.S. military aid to Israel should not be unconditional and that Israel should not receive blank checks from the United States.” electteresa.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Money in politics is the root of corruption in Washington, we must work to overturn the Citizens United v. FEC decision that allows for unlimited corporate spending in our elections.” electteresa.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “My position is simple: Healthcare should be as accessible and inexpensive as possible.” electteresa.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at electteresa.com (checked for Labor, page 1), electteresa.com (checked for Labor, page 2), electteresa.com (checked for Labor, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “We need a reformed immigration system that works, not federal agents pulling families apart.” electteresa.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “We need a congress focused on providing health care, safer communities, and stabilizing the economy to make the price of groceries, healthcare, and housing more affordable.” electteresa.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Teresa Benitez-Thompson has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Teresa Benitez-Thompson been backed by AIPAC?
No. Teresa Benitez-Thompson has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Teresa Benitez-Thompson had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.