Mike Kung
Mike Kung (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 2. Kung declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 9, 2026.
Kung completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 9, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2
Kamilah Bywaters (D) and Mike Kung (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 9, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2
Drew Teitelbaum (R) is running in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 9, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mike Kung completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kung's responses.
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I learned the value of hard work while growing up in my family’s restaurant. From washing dishes and peeling shrimp to eventually managing the business and its employees, I gained first-hand experience in the challenges and rewards of small business ownership.
After graduating from the University of Michigan, I spent 10 years with GE. My tenure included working with union members in Louisville, KY, and collaborating with executives in Hong Kong, Ireland, and Chicago. I developed significant expertise in financial/operational management across the manufacturing and services industries, concluding my GE career as a Six Sigma Quality Manager for a joint venture.
After my MBA from the University of Chicago and my parents' retirement, I had a sense of freedom since I didn't have to help with the restaurant. I wanted a more fulfilling career so I joined the FBI. I served 20 years in the Las Vegas Division—15 years as a Special Agent and five years as a Supervisor. My work spanned organized crime to foreign counter-intelligence.
I have lived in Las Vegas for over 20 years. My wife is a dedicated biology teacher, a partner and my best friend. We have four children: Gavin, Gabriel, and twins Charlotte and Stella, who teach me how to be a better man. I am one of the luckiest people in the world.- I tell my children that things are not supposed to be this way. People shouldn’t be so divided. 50% of Nevadans shouldn’t be living paycheck to paycheck. Communities need to be stronger and we need fiscal responsibility to grow. The United States needs to be the UNITED States. How do we do this: Public Safety: Public safety is the bedrock of growth; without it, schools, families and businesses will not come. Now more than ever, we need to engage with local law enforcement and see each other as partners. This outreach must be a two-way street, ensuring we all recognize that we are on the same side.
- Better Education: Education is our greatest economic engine. Without high-performing schools, we cannot attract families, businesses or provide businesses with a skilled workforce. More importantly, we are not preparing our children for success. Nationally, Nevada’s education ranks far too low. Elected officials are not the solution. We need the boots on the ground experts to guide this effort. Schools like A-Tech and West Tech, prove excellence in education can be achieved by Nevada. Support for Small Businesses: Beyond the Las Vegas Strip, small businesses are the backbone of our community. We must empower entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams,
- Fiscal Responsibility with Grace: We must be prudent with public spending while always erring on the side of grace. Groups that receive significant government funding must be held strictly accountable for every dollar spent. We should prioritize redirecting funds away from areas where they are not utilized effectively and toward programs who truly need support. I emphasize that this transition must be managed with heart, ensuring that no vulnerable person is left behind in our pursuit of efficiency. Affordable Healthcare: Skyrocketing healthcare costs are squeezing Nevadans, particularly those on fixed incomes. Roughly 40% of seniors’ Social Security benefits are consumed by medical expenses alone.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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