Former Nevada Assembly Majority Leader Teresa Benitez-Thompson secured a decisive victory in the Democratic primary for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, positioning herself as the party’s standard-bearer to challenge for a seat long held by Republicans. The result concludes a crowded primary race in Northern Nevada, setting the stage for a high-stakes general election contest in a region historically dominated by the GOP.
A Historically Republican Stronghold
Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District encompasses the city of Reno along with a vast expanse of rural territory known locally as the
