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Nevada ballot

U.S. House Nevada District 1

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 9, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.30 · Moderate LiberalProfessor of Political Science

Dina Titus is the incumbent U.S. House member from Nevada, a political science professor with a doctorate who taught at UNLV for 34 years and served 20 years in the Nevada State Senate.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewSoftware Developer & Data Analyst

Alex Pereszlenyi is a Democratic candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 29 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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No Political PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Anthony Thomas Jr. ran for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateBusinessman

Bobby Khan is a businessman running for his first House term in Nevada's 1st District without party affiliation. He emphasizes reforming the criminal justice system to protect defendants' rights, supporting veterans through tax breaks and benefits, and eliminating federal taxes on gambling winnings. Khan says he's not owned by anyone and will fight government abuse.

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RepublicanEducation Administration

Carrie Buck is a Republican educator from Nevada with extensive experience as a school principal. She emphasizes educational opportunities through scholarship expansion, public safety initiatives, and prevention of human trafficking.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Comiesha Lenoir ran for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No Political PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrewGeneral contractor

Gabriel Cornejo ran for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No Political PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrewEntrepreneur

JE Houston ran for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewTechnology business owner

Jim Marchant is a technology business owner for Nevada Secretary of State.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Joseph Maridon Jr. ran for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewLaw enforcement officer

Keith Hanoff ran for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Ron Quince ran for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Roy Gurner ran for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateChaplain

Steven St John is a retired hospital chaplain running for his first House term in Nevada's 1st District. He emphasizes practical solutions for healthcare access, affordable housing, and reducing cost of living, gained from his experience working with thousands of families. St John says he prioritizes working across party lines to strengthen middle-class families.

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No Political PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrewAssistant principal

Victor Willert ran for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.30 · Moderate LiberalAdvancedProfessor of Political Science

Dina Titus is the incumbent U.S. House member from Nevada, a political science professor with a doctorate who taught at UNLV for 34 years and served 20 years in the Nevada State Senate.

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RepublicanAdvancedEducation Administration

Carrie Buck is a Republican educator from Nevada with extensive experience as a school principal. She emphasizes educational opportunities through scholarship expansion, public safety initiatives, and prevention of human trafficking.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateGeneral contractor

Gabriel Cornejo ran for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateNonprofit founder

Jim Blockey is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur

Joy Hoover is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateCommunity organizer and treasury management consultant

Luis Paniagua is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateU.S. Postal Service

Marie Encar Arnold is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness founder

Michael Boris is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Rick Saga is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Nevada District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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