Jim Marchant

Marchant was born in Gainesville, Florida. He founded two early internet and telephone company and served as president of the Federation of Internet Service Providers of America (FISPA) for six years. In 1999, Marchant was appointed by the Florida Legislature and Florida Governor Jeb Bush (R) to serve on the Florida Information Service Technology Development Task Force. Marchant was elected to the Nevada State Assembly representing District 37 in Las Vegas in 2016. In 2020, he unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Nevada's 4th Congressional District.[1][2][3]

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Campaign websiteMarchant's campaign website stated the following:Why I am Running for SOS...I’m running for Secretary of State to restore trust in our elections and make Nevada the best place in America to start and grow a business. While the office has many important responsibilities, my administration will focus on two priorities:Election IntegrityBusiness & Commercial Registration ReformAbout the OfficeThe Secretary of State of Nevada is a statewide constitutional office serving a four-year term. The office functions as Nevada’s chief clerk and record-keeper under the Nevada Constitution and state law.Key responsibilities include:Administering elections statewideMaintaining official state recordsOverseeing business and commercial registrationsRegulating securities and protecting investorsSafeguarding the State Seal of NevadaServing on major state boards and commissionsThese duties matter — but the most urgent challenges facing Nevada today are election security and economic competitiveness.Priority #1 — Restoring Election IntegrityNevadans deserve elections that are secure, transparent, and trusted by everyone — regardless of political party.As Secretary of State, I will pursue a complete modernization and reform of Nevada’s election system with a focus on integrity, transparency, and public confidence.My Election Integrity PlanSecure Voter IdentificationStrong voter ID requirementsProof of United States citizenship to register and votePaper Ballot VotingEliminate electronic voting machinesImplement fraud-resistant paper ballotsConduct voting at the precinct levelHand-Counted BallotsBallots counted by hand at the precinct levelTransparent counting procedures open to observationAbsentee Voting ReformEnd universal mail-in votingAbsentee ballots allowed only for:Military and overseas votersVoters traveling during the electionElderly or medically unable votersClean & Accurate Voter RollsRequire all Nevada voters to re-registerEnd Nevada’s participation in Electronic Registration Information CenterPlace voter roll maintenance fully under the Secretary of State’s authorityElection Day ReformAdvocate for single-day voting, following the model supported by Donald TrumpPoll Watcher TransparencyEnact transparent and unfettered poll-watch reformEnsure public oversight at every stage of the processThe GoalA system that is:TransparentVerifiableSecureTrusted by all NevadansPriority #2 — Making Nevada a Business Powerhouse AgainFor decades, Nevada was one of the most business-friendly states in America. Companies from around the world chose Nevada to incorporate because of:Low costsEfficient registrationPredictable regulationsBusiness-friendly policiesThat changed in 2015.New laws increased costs and added burdensome requirements, making Nevada less competitive.My Business Reform PlanRepeal the Commerce TaxAdvocate for full repealRemove a major burden on Nevada businessesLower Registration CostsRestore affordable incorporation feesReverse drastic price increasesStreamline the ProcessModernize and simplify filingsMake Nevada faster and easier than competitor statesRestore Nevada’s ReputationMake Nevada a top destination for:EntrepreneursStartupsCorporationsInternational businessThe GoalBring jobs, investment, and opportunity back to Nevada by making it the most attractive state in the nation to do business.Why This MattersStrong elections protect our Republic.Strong business policy protects our economy.Nevada can — and should — lead the nation in both.As your Secretary of State, I will focus on:IntegrityTransparencyEfficiencyEconomic Growth— Jim Marchant's campaign website (August 17, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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About Jim Marchant for Secretary of State

President Donald Trump describes Jim Marchant as a “Legendary Businessman”. As a businessman, he was tired of the government punishing job creators so Jim decided to take matters into his own hands, he ran and defeated a tax-raising moderate/liberal Republican in the Nevada Assembly District 37 in 2016. While in the Nevada Assembly, he fought against the Establishment in both parties for lower taxes, less burdensome regulations, gun rights, and a more transparent government. He was ranked the top conservative legislator by conservative groups such as American Conservative Union and Nevada Policy Research Institute. In the 2020 election, Marchant ran for Congress in Nevada’s Congressional 4 and was narrowly defeated by Steve Horsford despite being outspent 3-1 and widespread coordinated election fraud.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Voter IDEliminate Electronic Voting MachinesPaper Ballots with anit-counterfeit measures built-in, Hand Counted

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Election Integrity

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Supervises state and local elections.

Registers and files candidate contribution and expenditure reports.

Registers corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and business trusts.

Registers trade names, trademarks, professional corporations and associations, and rights of publicity.

Records Uniform Commercial Code statements and documents.

Appoints, trains, and regulates Notaries Public.

Administers the Confidential Address Program for victims of domestic violence.

Regulates the state's securities industry and enforces securities law.

Licenses and regulates athletes' agents.

Maintains the state Advanced Directives Registry.

Maintains the State Video Service Provider Certificates of Authority.

Keeps a true record of the Official Acts of the Legislative and Executive Departments of the Government, attesting all the official acts and proceedings of the Governor, and affixing the seal of the State, with proper attestations, to all commissions, pardons, and other public instruments to which the signature of the Governor is required.

Keeps the official bond of the Treasurer.

Serves on the State Board of Prison Commissioners, the State Board of Examiners, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board, the State Records Committee, the State Advisory Committee on Participatory Democracy, and the Executive Branch Audit Committee.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

George Washington, Our Founders, Robert E. Lee, Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, Milton Friedman. All, because all of them are Preeminent Conservative Leaders

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Art of War

The Art of the Deal

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and Integrity

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty and Integrity as well as having extensive experience in the private sector as an executive of several technology businesses as well as having been elected to a legislative office before.

Ability to lead and stick to my principles despite extreme pressure to violate them.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Having the experience to execute the duties of the office.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Fixing our flawed election system

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The assassination of John F. Kennedy. 7 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Convenience store clerk. 3 months between 8th and 9th grade during summer break.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Atlas Shrugged. It made me realize how oppressive and harmful a tyrannical government can be.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

The Invisible Man.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Freebird

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Wanting to do too much.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Supervision of the state and local elections

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

No

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

YES!

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Have extensive experience in the private sector as an owner/executive of technology businesses as well as having been elected to a legislative office before.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jim Marchant has been a leader and innovator in the computer software, Internet, and telecommunication industries beginning in 1984. He has founded and served as CEO and President of numerous technology companies.

In 2016 Jim ran for and won the Nevada State Assembly seat representing District 37 in Las Vegas. He served on the Commerce and Labor, Energy, Taxation, and Government Affairs Committees.

After the 2017 Nevada legislative session, Jim was ranked as one of the top conservative legislators in the Nevada legislature by numerous conservative organizations.

In 2019 Jim filed to run in the 2020 election for the US House of Representatives representing Nevada's 4th Congressional District. He very handily won the Primary by over 3000 votes and 7% and will run against the Democrat in the November 2020 election.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

ECONOMY. Getting Small Businesses open again to rebuild our economy. Implement tax cuts and abatements that are focused on small business. Continue to push for the elimination of burdensome business regulations. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and many are hurting from this shutdown. We need to provide a bridge for them until they can operate again at full capacity. Otherwise, millions of jobs will be lost permanently.LAW AND ORDER. Families and business owners are concerned for their livelihoods and loved ones, especially as radical socialists move to defund the police. Jim Marchant supports our local and state law enforcement. Marchant is committed to supporting the right to free speech but will work to stop the riots and destruction of personal property across the country.TAKE ON THE ESTABLISHMENT. Our government is out of touch with everyday Americans. Jim Marchant is a political outsider, who will bring his business experience to Washington. There are too many career politicians in DC. Jim has fought both Republicans and Democrats and will always put Nevada before wealthy special interests. A good first step would be term limits.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic Development.

Energy and Commerce

Science, Space, and Technology

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

George Washington, Our Founders, Robert E. Lee, Ronald Reagan, Milton Friedman.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have extensive experience in the private sector as an executive of several technology businesses as well as being elected to a legislative office before.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Represent the citizens of the district in which you are elected.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The assassination of John F. Kennedy. 7 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Clerk in a Convenience Store. 4 years

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes. Experience matters.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Stop socialism and regain the freedoms we have lost.

Ensuring a thriving economy through free-market capitalist policies, tax cuts, and eliminating burdensome business regulations.

Reform our Healthcare System.

Totally reform our K-12 and University education system

Immigration

Infrastructure

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

1. Energy and Commerce

2. Small Business

3. Science, Space, and Technology

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I signed the Term Limit Pledge.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Education - I would work to pass a bill that would fully fund and activate the ESA (Education Savings Account) program in Nevada. For the first time we have a chance to fix our failing school system by implementing the ESA law that was passed in 2015. Voter Integrity - Continue to advocate and work for fair and transparent elections in Nevada. 2nd Amendment - Insure that our 2nd Amendment is not tampered with.[18][19]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

Education, Voter Integrity 2nd Amendment issues and Economic developmentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[19]

[the profile publisher] also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Jim Marchant answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

Ronald Reagan and Milton Friedman. Because they are the ultimate free market capitalists in my lifetime.[19]

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?

Atlas Shrugged[19]

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and Integrity.[19]

What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?

Ability to lead and stick to my principles despite extreme pressure to violate them.[19]

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Uphold the Constitution and serve my constituents.[19]

What legacy would you like to leave?

Make Nevada the world center for 'Gold and Silver Finance'. Make Nevada the leader in 'Carbon Free Research and Development' including new advanced Small Modular Nuclear Reactors.[19]

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?

John F Kennedy's death. I was 7 years old[19]

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Convenience store clerk. 3 months between 8th and 9th grade during summer break.[19]

What happened on your most awkward date?

Had a few dates where early on in the date I realized we had very little in common.[19]

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Christmas. It is a celebration of my Christian faith and I love the time of year.[19]

What is your favorite book? Why?

Atlas Shrugged. It made me realize how oppressive and harmful a tyrannical government can be.[19]

If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?

The Invisible Man.[19]

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

My Office. Because I am productive there.[19]

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Freebird[19]

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Wanting to do too much.[19]

(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

There is not much difference in our chambers except the number of legislators.[19]

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes.[19]

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Fixing our failing Education System.[19]

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Being of the same political party and having the same ideological political views.[19]

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. Even across the aisle. It is critical to be able to work with all legislators.[19]

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Continue the current process of having the State Legislature draw the boundaries of both state and congressional districts.[19]

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

The importance of affecting economic development, taxation policies and government policy.[19]

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Yes, Speaker or Minority Leader.[19]

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Newt Gingrich[19]

Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?

Possibly.[19]

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

My district is a senior district and it is sad to hear the struggles they go through because of the policies of government or just normal life events.[19]

Marchant's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[20]

Taxes

Jobs and Economic Development

Education

Second Amendment

Veterans