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Bobby Khan
Bobby Khan (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Khan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Bobby Khan was born in Edinburgh, Scotland]. He graduated from Absegami High School and attended Philadelphia University. His career experience includes working as a businessman.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Nevada's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Nevada District 1
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 1 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Dina Titus (D) | |
 | Alex Pereszlenyi (D) | |
 | Michael Boris (R) | |
 | Carrie Buck (R) | |
 | Roy Gurner (R) | |
 | Keith Hanoff (R)  | |
 | Bobby Khan (R) | |
 | Jim Marchant (R) | |
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Bobby Khan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Khan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I’m the son of immigrants who came to this country with nothing but a dream. At 12, I was working in my dad’s restaurant, learning the hustle and struggle of building a life in America.
I dropped out of college, got into the car business, and by my 20s was running luxury dealerships. I started my own exotic car company, sold to celebrities and royalty, and lived the American Dream—until the government came after me.
I was falsely accused, jailed, and eventually found not guilty. I rebuilt my life, but after a tragic personal loss, someone I trusted destroyed my business. The DOJ came after me again—not to seek justice, but to make an example of me. When a judge asked for a bribe, I knew I’d never get a fair trial. I fled, exposed corruption from abroad, and surrendered on my own terms.
I was locked up, offered a plea deal, and sentenced—just to be “taught a lesson.” But I didn’t fold.
Now, I’m running for Congress to fight for Nevadans. I’ve lived the nightmare of government abuse, and I’m not afraid to take on the system. I’m not owned by anyone. I say what I mean. I fight for what’s right.
This isn’t just a campaign—it’s a movement.
I’m Bobby Khan. Let’s take our power back.- The U.S. justice system is broken—punitive, costly, and destructive to families. It's rigged against ordinary people, with unchecked prosecutorial power, coercive plea deals, and unfair bail practices. We need urgent reforms: limit investigative spending, end asset forfeiture without conviction, reform bail, ban media trials, and restore rights post-sentence. Defendants deserve fair trials, quality legal defense, and real rehabilitation—not lifelong punishment. Justice should be about fairness, not politics or profit. It’s time to build a system that works for everyone.
- Veterans risked everything for this country—they shouldn’t have to fight for benefits, healthcare, or housing. Bobby Khan’s plan: no taxes for wounded or PTSD-affected vets, free healthcare at any hospital, housing on federal land, and fair pay for active-duty troops. He’ll stop the government from clawing back benefits after a veteran’s death and cut bloated FBI/DOJ salaries to boost military wages. No more homeless vets, no more military families on food stamps. It’s not a handout—it’s honoring a promise. Bobby Khan: Fighting for those who fought for us.
- Gambling winnings shouldn’t be taxed—your luck, your money. Bobby Khan’s plan ends federal taxes on casino, poker, and sports betting winnings. This means more money in players’ pockets, more tourism, and stronger local economies. Casinos can operate without IRS delays or paperwork. While gamblers get taxed, Wall Street gets breaks—that’s unfair. Ending gambling taxes boosts jobs, tourism, and revenue without hurting federal services. It’s time to stop punishing winners and let people keep what they earn. Bobby Khan for Congress—fighting to keep your money in your hands.
But if you want something outside of that, I’d recommend “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson. It’s a real look at how broken the justice system is — something I’ve lived firsthand. I also recommend “The People vs. the FBI” (the Parkman & Khan Unleashed YouTube series) — because we expose the truth the media won’t touch.
We don’t need more polished career politicians who play it safe and serve donors. We need leaders who’ve lived through struggle, who aren’t afraid to tell the truth, take heat, and fight like hell for the people they represent.
That means writing and supporting laws that protect our freedoms, holding corrupt agencies and officials accountable, and making sure every voice back home is heard loud and clear in Washington. It also means cutting through red tape, exposing waste, and standing up to systems that are broken — even when it’s unpopular.
It’s the only federal body where every seat is up for election every two years, and that makes it the most accountable to the public. The House is where voices from every corner of America — from business owners to veterans to first-time candidates like me — can bring real-life experience into the fight.
It was designed to be fast-moving, close to the people, and fierce in defending their rights. That’s what makes it unique — and that’s what we’ve lost over time.
Too many politicians are professional talkers who’ve never run a business, missed a paycheck, or dealt with the system they claim to represent. They recycle the same failed ideas because they’ve never lived the consequences.
I believe we need more real-world experience and fewer career politicians. Congress should be filled with people who’ve built things, struggled, overcome adversity, and understand what it’s like to live under the laws they pass.
Over the next decade, we’ll be forced to answer some tough questions:
Do we still believe in the Constitution?
Do we stand for free speech, fair justice, and personal freedom?
Or do we let unelected bureaucrats and lifetime politicians destroy the foundation of this country?
If we don’t fix our broken justice system, clean house in Washington, and get serious about protecting the middle class, we won’t recognize America ten years from now.
The problem isn’t the length — it’s the career politicians who manipulate the system, ignore their districts, and count on low voter turnout to stay in power. The short term was designed so reps never forget who they work for. I support it.
But I also believe in term limits. Two years is good — but ten terms? That’s a joke. Serve your time, get results, and then make room for new voices.
Career politicians are killing this country. They sit in office for decades, collecting paychecks, making backroom deals, and getting rich while the people they represent struggle to survive. That’s not public service — that’s a hustle.
This wasn’t supposed to be a lifetime job. We need fresh blood, real-world experience, and fighters who still remember what it’s like to live under the laws they pass.
That said, I respect people like Jim Jordan and Byron Donalds — guys who aren’t afraid to speak up, stand firm, and call out corruption. But I’m not trying to be the next anyone. I’m running to be the first Bobby Khan — a representative who brings street smarts, business sense, and a backbone to D.C.
A single mom in Las Vegas told me she works two jobs, still can’t afford rent, and had to choose between buying groceries or gas to get to work. She said, “It feels like the system was built to break people like me.” That hit me hard — because I’ve lived it.
I know what it’s like to lose everything, to fight just to survive, and to feel like the odds are stacked against you. Her story isn’t rare — it’s reality for millions of Americans — and it’s exactly why I’m running. Not to play politics, but to fight for people like her.
We should absolutely look at what works in other states, countries, and industries. But we also need the guts to admit when something’s broken and forge a path that fits American values, not globalist agendas.
Too often, politicians use comparison as an excuse — “this is how Europe does it” — instead of fixing problems our way. I believe in common-sense solutions based on what helps the American people, not what looks good on paper or pleases think tanks.
If elected, I’ll use this constitutional power to push for zero taxes on veterans, zero taxes on gambling winnings, and to protect Social Security from being raided by career politicians. I’ll fight to cut waste, defund corrupt agencies weaponized against the people, and bring real tax relief to working Americans and small business owners.
Raising revenue shouldn’t mean raising taxes — it should mean reviving the economy and cutting the fat. And that starts in the House — with people like me who won’t be bullied by lobbyists or party elites.
Too many agencies, politicians, and bureaucrats think they’re untouchable. The DOJ, the IRS, the FBI — they’ve abused power, targeted political enemies, and destroyed lives without consequence. I’ve lived it. I’ve seen what happens when no one is watching the watchers.
If elected, I’ll push for investigations that actually mean something — not political theater, but real accountability. We need to drag corruption into the sunlight, hold bad actors criminally responsible, and restore faith in a government that’s supposed to serve the people — not control them.
Judiciary Committee – to hold corrupt prosecutors, agencies, and judges accountable, and to push serious justice reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee – because I’ve lived the consequences of unchecked power. I want to expose waste, abuse, and double standards in government.
Small Business Committee – as a businessman who’s built from the ground up, I know what it takes to create jobs and cut red tape for entrepreneurs.
Veterans’ Affairs Committee – to ensure our heroes get the benefits, housing, and care they deserve — and not just lip service.
We audit small business owners and track every dollar Americans spend over $600, but nobody audits Congress, the DOJ, or federal agencies wasting billions. That’s the problem.
If elected, I’ll push for mandatory audits of every government agency, full transparency on where our tax dollars go, and criminal penalties for public officials who misuse funds or abuse their power. I’ve seen how unchecked government can destroy lives — and I won’t stop until every dime is tracked and every corrupt actor is exposed.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 12, 2025
