FINAL 48: Nevada Republicans Make Closing Push for Buck, Flippo, O’Donnell and Lombardo

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Nevada Republicans are entering the final 48 hours of the 2026 midterms with one message for their voters: the time for rallies, advertisements and campaign speeches is almost over. Now comes Election Day.

Nevada’s two-week early voting period ended Friday, October 30. The general election is Tuesday, November 3, with voters deciding a competitive governor’s race and congressional contests across the Silver State. Mail ballots can still be returned through official county drop boxes through the close of polls on Election Day.

For Republicans, the closing push includes four of the party’s most closely watched Nevada candidates: State Sen. Carrie Buck in the 1st Congressional District, businessman David Flippo in the open 2nd District, composer Marty O’Donnell in the 3rd District and Gov. Joe Lombardo, who is seeking a second term.

Buck is challenging longtime Democrat Rep. Dina Titus in Southern Nevada’s 1st District. The Henderson Republican has made her background as a teacher and principal a centerpiece of her campaign while attacking Titus over taxes, gas prices and her votes against the Republican tax package passed in Washington. Buck also outraised Titus during the July-through-September fundraising period, marking the fourth consecutive quarter she outraised the incumbent, according to The Nevada Independent.

In Northern Nevada, Flippo is running against former Assembly Majority Leader Teresa Benitez-Thompson for the seat being vacated in the 2nd District. The race has featured sharp arguments over taxes, mining, school policy and Benitez-Thompson’s legislative record, while Democrats have targeted Flippo over his campaign financing and personal loans to his campaign. Both candidates are officially on Tuesday’s ballot.

The 3rd District contest pits O’Donnell against Democrat Rep. Susie Lee. O’Donnell, best known for composing music for the Halo video game franchise, has campaigned heavily on the economy, taxes and the border while Lee has emphasized her congressional record and abortion rights. O’Donnell is also officially on the November 3 ballot as the Republican nominee.

At the top of Nevada’s statewide ticket, Lombardo is asking voters for another four years against Democrat Attorney General Aaron Ford and independent candidate Danielle Ford. Lombardo has emphasized education, public safety, health care and the economy during his reelection campaign, while Ford has focused heavily on affordability and opposition to Trump administration policies.

The closing days have brought national attention to Nevada as both parties deploy high-profile surrogates, millions of dollars in advertising and aggressive turnout operations. Outside groups have poured millions into the governor’s contest alone, while the state’s congressional races have attracted substantial national spending and fundraising.

Republican campaigns are now focused less on persuading undecided voters and more on making sure their supporters actually cast ballots, a standard closing-stage strategy after early voting ends.

For Buck, Flippo, O’Donnell and Lombardo, months of fundraising, debates, campaign stops and attack ads are about to collide with the only number that ultimately counts.

Nevada votes Tuesday.

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