David Flippo
Republican | Nevada
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Flippo
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep, Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 1981-1984
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, Political Science, 1990-1991
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, Masters of Public Administration, 1993-1995
WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force, Maintainence Commander, 1984-2009
British Petroleum Alaska, Maintenance Manager, 2008-2018
Strategic Foundations, Fiduciary / Financial Advisor, 2019-Present
HobbyTown, Owner Operator, 2017-Present
AFFILIATIONS
Knights Hospitaller, Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Chancellor and Commander
Air Force Institute of Technology, Former Department Head and Professor
Gun Owners of America, Lifetime Member
Air Force Association, Life Member and Donor
National Rifle Association, Lifetime Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lifetime Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Nevada State Assembly, 2022-
United States Congress, 2024-
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (27)
Combat Veterans for Congress PAC
Gun Owners of America
House Freedom Fund HFF
Allen West
National Association for Gun Rights
OTHER (4)
Joe Arpaio
Oil & Gas Workers Association OGWA
Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce
Save Nevada
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (11)
Lauren Boebert (2025)
Republican Jewish Coalition (2025)
State Republican Party Organizations (2025)
Steve Scalise (2025)
Trent Kelly (2025)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Jobs, Energy & Our Founding Fathers PAC (2025)
WinRed (2025)
OTHER INFORMATION
David Flippo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025 & 2023.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowed only in the narrowest possible circumstances, principally to save the life of the mother, and perhaps in cases of rape or incest. The modern pro-abortion movement relies on bad-faith framing by acting as though most abortions involve extreme medical emergencies, when in reality the data shows the overwhelmingly majority of abortions are elective for financial convenience. That practice of elective abortions must end.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
Working families do not get real relief when government takes more from one group of taxpayers and funnels it through Washington. Higher taxes on people who produce, invest, hire, and build businesses usually mean less economic growth, fewer jobs, and more capital leaving productive use. The better answer is to reduce the tax burden on working families directly, restrain spending, and grow the economy. Relief should come from lower taxes, lower inflation, and better wages, not from punishing su
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Abolish the IRS. 2. Eliminate duplicative federal agencies and programs. 3. Eliminate fraud and abuse through aggressive audits and enforcement. 4. Reform budgeting to reward agencies that save money instead of spending it all. 5. Cut wasteful spending on grants, consultants, and illegal immigration-related costs.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Businesses should have the right to serve or not serve anyone they like.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The phrase “separation of church and state” is not in the Constitution. The First Amendment prevents the government from establishing a religion or restricting the free exercise of faith. It protects religious freedom, not the removal of religion from public life. Individuals, including elected officials, have the right to express their beliefs openly.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
A government database of personal medical conditions raises serious privacy and civil liberties concerns. Individuals’ health information should remain confidential and controlled by the patient, not tracked by the government. Policy decisions can be made using anonymized, aggregate data without creating systems that risk abuse, surveillance, or misuse of sensitive personal information.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is one of America’s strongest and most reliable allies in a volatile region. The partnership advances U.S. national security through intelligence sharing, counterterrorism cooperation, and military coordination. It also reflects shared values, including democratic governance and the rule of law. A strong U.S.-Israel relationship helps deter adversaries, maintain stability in the Middle East, and protects American interests abroad.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration should be legal, merit-based, and serve the national interest, with the needs of American citizens coming first. Those allowed to immigrate should come through lawful channels, be fully vetted, and demonstrate the ability to contribute and support themselves. Priority should go to individuals who respect our laws and strengthen our economy. We must enforce immigration law, end illegal immigration, and ensure our system puts American workers, wages, and communities first.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My faith in Jesus Christ is central to my life and shapes my values. I believe in the dignity of every human life, personal responsibility, and living with integrity. My beliefs emphasize service, discipline, and standing up for what is right, and I strive to reflect those principles in both my personal life and public service.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We must pass the SAVE ACT
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Reliable power today depends on American oil and natural gas to keep energy affordable and the grid stable. We should also invest in the future, including nuclear and emerging options like tidal wave energy, to strengthen energy dominance.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
I support limited government, strong national defense, secure borders, election integrity, religious liberty, and pro-growth policies that put American citizens first, while promoting a moral society grounded in faith, family, and personal responsibility.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Law-abiding Americans should face no additional restrictions, and many current gun laws that burden responsible citizens should be repealed. The focus should be on punishing those who misuse firearms, prosecuting violent criminals, and stopping illegal use of guns, not limiting constitutional rights.
