LAS VEGAS (AP) — Retired Air Force Lt. Col. David Flippo has won the Republican primary in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District after securing President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the closing

Rep. Mark Amodei and Gov. Joe Lombardo are backing James Settelmeyer, while President Donald Trump endorsed David Flippo in northern Nevada.

Nevada’s primaries have resulted in a face-off between incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic nominee Attorney General Aaron Ford.

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. David Flippo has won the Republican primary in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District after securing President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the closing…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Retired Air Force Lt. Col. David Flippo has won the Republican primary in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District after securing President Donald Trump’s endorsement…

Democrats hoped for a Flippo victory, thinking it would make it easier for them to win over less partisan voters in November.

Amodei's chosen political heir, James Settelmeyer, lost to Trump-endorsed Air Force veteran David Flippo on Tuesday.