Joey Gilbert
Joey Gilbert (Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of Nevada. He lost in the Republican primary on June 14, 2022.
Biography
Joey Gilbert served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve from 2001 to 2007. Gilbert earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada at Reno and a law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. His career experience includes owning a business and working as a professional boxer and trial attorney.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Nevada gubernatorial election, 2022
General election
General election for Governor of Nevada
Joe Lombardo defeated incumbent Steve Sisolak, Brandon Davis, and Edward Bridges II in the general election for Governor of Nevada on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joe Lombardo (R) | 48.8 | 497,377 |
 | Steve Sisolak (D) | 47.3 | 481,991 | |
 | Brandon Davis (L)  | 1.5 | 14,919 | |
 | Edward Bridges II (Independent American Party) | 1.0 | 9,918 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 14,866 | ||
| Total votes: 1,019,071 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bradley Beck (Independent)
- Monique Richardson (Independent)
- Austin Billings (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Nevada
Incumbent Steve Sisolak defeated Tom Collins in the Democratic primary for Governor of Nevada on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Sisolak | 89.5 | 157,283 |
 | Tom Collins | 6.9 | 12,051 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.6 | 6,340 | ||
| Total votes: 175,674 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Nevada
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Nevada on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Lombardo | 38.4 | 87,761 |
 | Joey Gilbert | 27.0 | 61,738 | |
 | Dean Heller | 14.0 | 32,087 | |
 | John J. Lee | 7.8 | 17,846 | |
 | Guy Nohra | 3.7 | 8,348 | |
 | Fred Simon Jr. | 3.0 | 6,856 | |
 | Tom Heck | 1.9 | 4,315 | |
 | Eddie Hamilton | 0.6 | 1,293 | |
 | Amber Whitley | 0.5 | 1,238 | |
 | William Walls | 0.4 | 833 | |
| Gary Evertsen | 0.2 | 558 | ||
 | Seven Achilles Evans | 0.2 | 475 | |
| Edward O'Brien | 0.2 | 422 | ||
 | Barak Zilberberg | 0.2 | 352 | |
 | Stan Lusak | 0.1 | 229 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.8 | 4,219 | ||
| Total votes: 228,570 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michele Fiore (R)
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Joey Gilbert did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Gilbert's campaign website stated the following:
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Protecting Nevada from Health “Emergencies” As Governor, I will act to ensure that political opportunists will NEVER AGAIN be allowed to unjustifiably shut-down our state NEVER AGAIN will we allow our individual liberties to be taken away by leaders who exploit the word "science" as a justification for making emergency declarations that devastate our economy and promote their personal or political agendas. NEVER AGAIN will politicians be allowed to overrule medical experts and scientists during health emergencies, nor will they be able to dictate to doctors which medicines and treatment they can or cannot prescribe. I will fight the growing effort by government organizations to force the public to submit to invasive and unproven medical procedures. As your Governor, protecting you, your family, and your business from meddling politicians are my highest priorities.
As a fiscally conservative businessman, I will support no new taxes and repeal or remove any taxes that were recently pushed through On day one all mandates need to be removed to get our economy going again. All masks and vaccine mandates will end. I will work to sunset job-killing taxes that should have ended years ago and reverse the Commerce Tax, it’s been a disaster for Nevada businesses. No more having Big Government picking business winners and losers through unjust policy mandates. I will equally support unionized labor and the workers' rights to not have to fund political candidates and causes they don't support. Improving and maintaining Nevada's economy and employment opportunities is INSEPARABLE from improving our public schools. Talking about one issue without the other reveals a failure to see their inter-connectedness and a lack of long-range vision. To attract and retain top-quality employers, Nevada must have an educated, top-quality workforce that has a strong work ethic and demonstrates professional behavior. Our 50th ranked public school system is not producing the high-quality future workers that our employers will require. If this situation is not corrected immediately, it will limit Nevada's economic growth and our ability to compete with other states.
Fixing Nevada's worst-in-the-nation public schools is among my highest priorities Improving Nevada’s schools are the key to successfully addressing every other challenge facing our state. Creating better schools requires: An in-depth understanding of our dysfunctional school situation. The moral courage to confront everything and everyone responsible for it. The ONLY long-term fix for our broken schools is a universal voucher system that forces our public schools to compete for students. This would give EVERY parent of a school-age child - including home-school parents - the State's full-funding amount to apply toward the education option of their choice. But unitl that voucher system can be implemented, I will make the following changes to our public schools IMMEDIATELY.
GIVING THE SCHOOLS MORE MONEY IS NOT THE ANSWER. Florida schools fund at the same amount and are rated 3rd in the nation. 7 other states fund their schools lower than NV and perform much higher TEACHERS' UNIONS - WHAT'S THE ANSWER? EVERY candidate says that Teachers' Unions are the biggest problem...and they are. But NO other candidate UNDERSTANDS the Teachers' Union problem sufficiently to offer a solution. I DO. The answer is SIMPLE, and it lies COMPLETELY in the hands of Nevada’s 20,000 teachers. If NV's teachers want the public's support in taking back our schools, they have to either:
BUT IF the teachers will neither demand Union changes, NOR quit/decertify their Union, then the teachers are part of the problem and need to be dealt with as such.
As your Governor, I will do everything in my power to secure and protect the integrity of our elections. Election experts are virtually unanimous in their conviction that these machines have NEVER been fully reliable and harbor flaws that can be exploited. There is NO justification for continuing to use them. Furthermore, the machine source code holds critical verification data, but they won’t release it to be audited. If we can’t audit the machine source code to ensure proper verification is happening, they cannot be trusted. Without the machines, hand-count paper ballots with signature verification are the only way to ensure votes are legitimate. That’s why I’m calling for the Secretary of State to require a hand-count paper ballot election. This step, together with increasing the number of bi-partisan poll worker teams AND signature adjudicators for mail-in ballots, would IMMEDIATELY give Nevada the best possible chance for an honest election in 2022. Once elected my team and I will restore people’s trust in our election process. On Day 1, I will immediately:
This work will begin with the smaller counties where we can make a rapid impact on the local level with the backup of the Governor’s bully pulpit. As you read this, we are working to get the Secretary of State and County Commissioners in all seventeen counties to refuse to certify our current voting machines. If you’re in Washoe County, join the Republican Central Committee. If you’re in Las Vegas, join the Clark County Central Committee. Whatever County you’re in, be sure to join the local Republican committee. Become a precinct captain, committeeman, and volunteer. Next, form an Election Integrity Subcommittee, assign Precinct Captains, become poll workers, not watchers! Watchers are only able to witness fraud taking place. Workers can stop it when they see it. In Washoe County, they are already making a big difference! Start canvassing, door-knocking, and volunteering. We all must get involved to secure and protect Nevada’s future.
Well-funded and highly trained police officers are essential to our personal safety and individual freedom Supporting our police officers is the ONLY way to ensure low-crime rates in Nevada communities. I will ensure we have fair and tough police to protect our Law and Order. Three of Nevada's Four largest cities, have a national crime grade of "F." I will not accept city leaders telling me that their criminal activity is "under control."Police departments, with City Council oversight, exist to ENFORCE the laws, NOT interpret them. Public safety is not negotiable. FIXING LAS VEGAS: SEPARATING FACTS FROM FAIRY TALES Las Vegas is our most important law enforcement situation and demands immediate attention, because Nevada cannot be successful without a safe and financially successful Las Vegas. Las Vegas' crime problems are many and serious, and result from Governor Sisolak using Fairy Tales instead of facts to deal with the city's many challenges. In spite of the following facts, Sisolak and the Metro Chief of Police claim that "crime is down" in Las Vegas. FACT:
Meanwhile, Sisolak and Metro SAY they are against this illegal immigration, but do NOTHING to stop it. I would not allow our state to be sent people who came over the border illegally, and let them cut in front of those who are trying to come here lawfully. As Governor, I will STOP the Las Vegas crime epidemic that threatens our state's future. I will make sure that district attorneys and judges do their part in supporting police officers - especially regarding the prosecution of misdemeanors and lesser-felonies. I will ensure that laws are enforced based on hard evidence, rather than on the judge’s' and DA’s personal and/or political beliefs. I would also work to REPEAL the "Bloomberg Gun Law." It wrongfully puts law enforcement emphasis on law-abiding citizens, and ignores street criminals.
Protect and strengthen our 2nd Amendment rights to keep and bear arms Samuel Adams said it best, “The Constitution shall NEVER be construed to prevent...peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms." As a lawyer, I know for a fact that more restrictive gun laws do NOT result in less crime. They just make it harder for good people to defend themselves. As your Governor, I will always protect your Second Amendment rights. This includes fighting back against suppressor bans, assault weapon restrictions, magazine size limitations, and more. On day one as Governor, I will also support Constitutional Carry. I will repeal the “Bloomberg Gun Law,” and fight back against Red Flag Laws. These laws wrongfully put law enforcement emphasis on law-abiding citizens and ignore dangerous criminals. As the pandemic has tragically shown in countries like Australia, when the people give up their guns, tyranny quickly follows. You have the right to defend yourself, your family, and your property. I will always protect these God-given rights.
FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE - NO NEW TAXES. I'll repeal any taxes that were recently pushed through the legislature in closed sessions • FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE - NO NEW TAXES. I'll repeal any taxes that were recently pushed through the legislature in closed sessions and without the people’s input and participation. • SOCIALLY MODERATE/LIBERAL After all, in Nevada we regulate and tax: gaming, prostitution, cannabis, and strip clubs. I don’t care about what you do in your bedroom in Las Vegas. Just don’t ask me what’s in my gun cabinet in northern Nevada. • GOVERNMENT THAT IS ACCOUNTABLE AND WORKS FOR YOU 24/7 Availability - All essential government services will work on around-the-clock shifts to better serve the needs of Nevada residents. Our casinos are open 24/7. I trained to fight full 12-round fights as a boxer. Why is our government closed more than 2/3 of the time? Governor’s Liaison Office in Washington, D.C. - I will establish a federal office in the nation's Capitol to work with our US senators and congressional representatives to specifically represent the people of Nevada, and get results!
With the least water resources of any state, we MUST have safeguard our precious resources The organizations that oversee Nevada's Colorado River water rights will be closely monitored and supported to help ensure that our most essential natural resource is fully protected and wisely distributed. Agriculture uses 70% of Nevada's water, while only 17% goes to personal use. Working with nationally-recognized experts on alfalfa irrigation, I've found that helping farmers use more efficient irrigation methods could save 30-40 PERCENT of the amount of water currently used for irrigation, while maintaining the same level of alfalfa production...or even higher! This would mean that our state could operate with an annual SURPLUS of water! We will help the mining industry continue to do whatever is required to keep our ground water safe. I will stop the irresponsible wasting of federal dollars on vaccine lotteries, and instead, fund and reward research projects that find better ways to conserve Nevada water.
Quite frequently, Nevada USES more electricity than it produces within the state. We compensate for this by buying the extra electricity we need from other states. NO ONE would say that this is an ideal situation for Nevada’s energy future. 70% of NV’s electrical generating plants are powered by natural gas. That would be a good thing, IF...Nevada had ANY significant amount of natural gas of its own - which we do NOT. We have to buy almost 100% of it from other states. To clarify: If these other states decided to stop selling Nevada natural gas...we would LOSE 70% of our electricity. Our state is blessed with many options for renewable energy. Solar and geothermal sources produce about 30% of our electricity...but it’s still not enough. There is much research being done - and much hope for the future, for what is known as Modular Nuclear Power Plants. These are very small nuclear plants for generating electricity that could help meet our electrical needs more safely and efficiently than was done in the past. But this is in the FUTURE, and we need to take IMMEDIATE steps to secure OUR energy needs NOW. As Governor, I would look at the entire state energy profile I’ve described. I would do everything possible to get us AWAY from relying on OTHER states’ resources to meet OUR needs for electrical power.
I strongly support Nevada’s mining industry: NV’s largest export industry and 2nd largest industry overall ($10 BILLION per year)
The historical problems of NV Mines Creating Water Pollution? Not in NV - Not any more My campaign TALKED to the federal regulatory agencies that oversee NV mining
Sentencing guidelines for all crimes need to be revisited. Lengthy prison sentences for marijuana charges must be re-evaluated. Individuals who were convicted of felonies for marijuana use should have an opportunity to appeal those convictions. I would initiate a thorough examination of the policies and operations of the Nevada Department of Corrections. Being incarcerated IS the punishment. Once inmates begin serving their sentences, the focus needs to be on meaningful rehabilitation programs. Gang influence and the existing racial segregation practiced by inmates and guards must be eliminated. The large flow of contraband into our prisons by prison staff must be stopped. Prison operations need to be fully transparent. Facts and figures regarding the 13,000 men and women incarcerated in Nevada need to be readily available to the public.
As Governor, I will care enough to TRULY help the homeless. As you may already know, over 1,000 homeless people are living underneath the Las Vegas Strip in pitch-dark, filthy sewage pipes. When I am Governor this is going to STOP! To allow addicted and/or mentally ill human beings to live in filthy, degrading conditions is NOT compassionate. It helps neither the homeless individuals NOR their communities. In Reno, government officials are ignoring federal law and allowing hundreds of homeless men and women to illegally camp on and pollute the primary water source for 500,000 Washoe County residents. This also stops immediately when I’m Governor. I agree with how the chronically homeless themselves describe the situation: 90% of them are NOT willing to change the lifestyles that KEEP them on the street. Food, employment, shelter, mental health services, and drug/alcohol treatment programs are abundant. I will enforce the laws firmly and impartially so they can choose to be arrested or utilize the social services that can save their lives.
We must secure our borders and improve our immigration operations The humanitarian crisis of human trafficking is putting millions of American lives at risk. It is also endangering millions of lives of those being trafficked. Both of these crisis will stop when I’m Governor. Nevada has the highest unemployment in the nation and cannot afford to take asylum seekers, I will never allow a sanctuary city within our borders. My mission is to protect American jobs and ensure that LEGAL immigration is the only way into our state.
All life is a gift from God. I will fight to defend life and protect the unborn. I will oppose all pro-abortion legislation. Nine thousand annual abortions in Nevada are a tragedy. It’s also terrible that thousands of unwanted babies are born to unprepared and unsupported Nevada women each year. We must address the SOURCE of this problem. I will work with parents, churches, schools, and community organizations to more effectively teach our children strong moral values, respect for human life, and themselves. I will also promote community programs to support at-risk pregnant women. This would greatly decrease the number of unwanted pregnancies and prevent women from having to decide between an abortion and raising an unwanted child.
I will make the Nevada State Athletic Commission the most powerful, efficient, and cost-effective it’s ever been. The Nevada State Athletic Commission will be the Gold Standard for the regulation and safety of athletes and combat sports worldwide. No longer will we lose fights to Texas, Florida, or Mexico due to the costs involved to promote fights in Nevada. As a Champion Boxer I know the fighting world inside and out and it will be a great honor to solidfy Las Vegas as the fight capital of the world. We will welcome promoters of all shapes and sizes, and combatants at all levels to participate in the excitement and energy of fighting in the fight capital of the world: LAS VEGAS![2] |
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| —Joey Gilbert's campaign website (2022)[3] | ||
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Gilbert for Governor, "About," accessed May 3, 2022
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Gilbert for Governor, “Policies,” accessed April 25, 2022
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