Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and former licensed social worker |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/07/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Ventura, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Teresa Benitez-Thompson
04/11/2026
Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson declared victory in the race for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District over Republican David Flippo, flipping a northern Nevada seat that had never been held by a Democrat. The result was reported as one of the notable upsets of the 2026 midterms, in a district Donald Trump had won by double digits. She said she intends to make sure Northern Nevada's priorities are heard in Washington.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Teresa Francisca Benitez-Thompson is an American Democratic politician and former social worker. She served in the Nevada Assembly from 2010 to 2022, representing the 27th district in Washoe County, and was Majority Leader of the Assembly. In November 2026 she won election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican David Flippo. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | University of Nevada |
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| Master's | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
Personal Life
| Residence | Northern Nevada |
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| Notes | Has four children. |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jeff Thompson, chief meteorologist at KOLO-TV |
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Family
| Parents | Her parents met in Ventura, California |
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| Siblings | Two sisters |
| Upbringing | Raised largely by her maternal grandparents |
Career
| Social Work | Worked for five years as a licensed social worker helping with adoptions for children with special needs |
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| Nevada Assembly | Served from 2010 to 2022 for the 27th district in Washoe County; later served as Majority Leader |
| Assembly Committees | Health and Human Services, Taxation, Ways and Means, Government Affairs, and Transportation |
| Pageantry | Crowned Miss Nevada in 2002 and placed third runner-up at Miss America 2003 |
| U.S. House | Won the 2026 election for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican David Flippo |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was crowned Miss Nevada in 2002. | |
| 2. Placed third runner-up at Miss America 2003. | |
| 3. Her 2026 victory made her the first Democrat to represent Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, a seat never previously held by a Democrat. | |
| 4. Won the district with about 50.4% of the vote, according to Nevada secretary of state results reported after all 13 counties reported. |
