THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Teresa F. Benitez-Thompson
Candidate for U.S. House · Nevada · District 2
THE PERSON
Background
Teresa Benitez-Thompson’s reference biography documents work as a licensed hospice social worker and Nevada Assembly majority leader. She earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Nevada, Reno, and a master’s in social work at the University of Michigan.
Education
- University of Nevada, Reno · B.A.
- University of Michigan · master’s degree, social work
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 2 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Washoe County Registrar of Voters — 2026 General Election contests ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.