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John Scott

No party listedFirst-time candidate

Economist

John Scott ran for Governor of Nevada in 2026. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

John Scott graduated from Centennial High School. Scott's career experience includes working as an economist.[1]

High school:
Centennial High School

In their own words

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am John T. Scott running for Governor of Nevada.

I’m a private business owner, wrote a book called “welcome to perpetuated progression,” an artist and now a politician.

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?

Power, we are in the midst of an energy crisis. Our only viable options are nuclear im thinking thorium reactorsFixing our energy crisis will solve our water problem. We only have a water problem because were are pushing an exorbitant amount of water through the hoover damn to keep up with our energetical needs and not just ours but los Angele’s and Phoenix‘s Energetical needs.Reforming the system of governance, education, and judicial.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The economy/entertainment and ensuring the people who write our laws pay for it

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

Myself

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

Being absolutely impartial and deciding the best for all people ideology is a no

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

Economy, protection of people and business, and nothing ideological

What legacy would you like to leave?

The best

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

Jack in the box or pool guy

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

Everything but i do it

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Economy

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

If a bill is best for the people and if it is not its gone to be reworked

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

Specifically

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

None

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

Gamer gate

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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