Ex-Nevada Assembly leader launches Democratic House run after Amodei retirement

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The top aide to Nevada’s attorney general on Tuesday revealed she is launching a Democratic campaign to succeed outgoing Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV). 

Teresa Benitez-Thompson, who served as the Assembly majority leader before becoming Attorney General Aaron Ford’s chief of staff, believes the 2nd Congressional District represents a possible pickup opportunity for Democrats. 

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