Washington, D.C. – On Monday, October 26, 2026, the Washoe County Republican Party Central Committee voice voted an emergency resolution to no longer recognize Congressman Mark Amodei as a Republican.
Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement:
“Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for informing me on Tuesday about your Monday night voice vote on an emergency resolution condemning my views regarding candidate David Flippo.
“Let me first say, Mr. Chairman, that I know how you love facts. Your resolution says I endorsed another candidate in CD2. You and I both know I have endorsed no candidate in the CD2 election.
“I do want to take this opportunity however to thank you and express my heartfelt appreciation to the voters of Washoe County for their support over the last 8 election cycles. I am personally very proud of the fact that I have never lost in any county, including Washoe.
“While I completely respect the fact that you and the 90-ish people who were at your meeting Monday night can do whatever you see fit in terms of judging my opinions as a Republican voter in CD2, I do want you to know that I find solace in the fact that there are over 100,000 registered Republican voters in Washoe County, and I’m comfortable with my record of service to them all.
“I am curious as to who the author of your resolution is, as I am amused by the writing style. It reads like a David Flippo campaign deflection piece on what I believe are the real issues of the campaign.
“I was delighted to see your references to principles, philosophy, and platform and cannot wait to read your follow-on resolutions regarding candidates who repeatedly fail to file personal financial disclosures — candidates who exaggerate and purposefully spread false information regarding military service — and candidates who apparently are opposed to any transparency regarding personal background.
“Please let me know if and when you do any of these resolutions and I will send someone over to pick up a copy while they are still hot off the press. By the way, if you decide to adopt any other resolutions regarding the Bill of Rights including freedom of speech, I’d like to see that too.
“I wish you and the Central Committee all the best in your endeavors and am proud to have represented and supported you all these years in the United States House of Representatives.
“Have a great day, Mr. Chairman.”
Rep. Amodei has represented Nevada’s Second Congressional District since 2011 and remains focused on delivering for the families and communities of northern Nevada. He will continue to speak candidly on the issues that matter to his constituents, regardless of political pressure.
