Benitez-Thompson Claims Victory in Nevada 2nd District
Former state assemblywoman Teresa Benitez-Thompson declared victory in the Nevada 2nd Congressional District race, though the Associated Press has not called it.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Teresa Benitez-Thompson declared victory in the Nevada 2nd Congressional District race in a statement released by her campaign. The Associated Press has not yet called the race.
Why it matters
The declaration comes before an independent call of the race, leaving the final outcome in the Nevada 2nd Congressional District unconfirmed for Nevada voters. The result will determine who represents Northern Nevada in Congress.
The claim rests on a campaign statement, and the Associated Press has not yet called the race. Benitez-Thompson's record includes 12 years in the Nevada State Assembly and bipartisan support for 87% of her sponsored primary bills.
The players
Teresa Benitez-Thompson
A former Nevada state assemblywoman and licensed social worker who served as majority leader and later as chief of staff in the Office of the Nevada Attorney General.
The details
Benitez-Thompson, a lifelong Northern Nevadan and licensed social worker who lives in Reno with her husband and four children, made the announcement through her campaign. She previously served multiple terms as majority leader and was the first woman from Northern Nevada to hold that post.
Timeline
2010: Benitez-Thompson first ran for the Nevada State Assembly.
November 4, 2026: Benitez-Thompson declared victory in the Nevada 2nd Congressional District race.
Political Context
Benitez-Thompson's bid builds on her record as the first woman from Northern Nevada to serve as Assembly majority leader. Her congressional campaign extends a legislative career that started with her 2010 run for the state Assembly.
Voters in Northern Nevada's 2nd Congressional District will have a representative in Congress determined by this race once the official result is confirmed. The Associated Press call will be the clearest signal of the final outcome for local voters.
The takeaway
Campaign victory claims often precede an official call, so readers should wait for independent confirmation before treating the result as final. Checking the Associated Press for the race call is the most reliable way to follow this contest.
Further reading
Explore more Nevada Elections coverage for context on the 2nd Congressional District contest.
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