Nevada's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026
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| Nevada's 2nd Congressional District |
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| Election details |
| Filing deadline: March 13, 2026 |
| Primary: June 9, 2026 General: November 3, 2026 |
| How to vote |
| Poll times:
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Race ratings |
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican |
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All U.S. House districts, including the 2nd Congressional District of Nevada, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. The primary is June 9, 2026. The filing deadline is March 13, 2026. For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:
- Nevada's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (June 9 Democratic primary)
- Nevada's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (June 9 Republican primary)
Candidates and election results
Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:
- Register with a federal or state campaign finance agency before the candidate filing deadline
- Appear on candidate lists released by government election agencies
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Nevada District 2
Incumbent Mark Amodei, Kathy Durham, Matthew Fonken, Morgan Wadsworth, and Rick Shepherd are running in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Mark Amodei (R) | ||
Kathy Durham (D) ![]() | ||
| Matthew Fonken (D) | ||
| Morgan Wadsworth (D) | ||
| Rick Shepherd (R) | ||
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Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "I’m a rural public high school teacher who has spent years teaching American Government, history, and economics in Nevada. Every day, I help students understand how our democracy is supposed to work, and I’ve watched the growing gap between those lessons and how government actually functions. I’ve also served as a city councilwoman and raised my family in Nevada. I’m not a career politician, I’m a public servant stepping forward because I believe this moment in history requires it. Nevada’s 2nd District deserves leadership that understands rural communities through lived experience, not talking points. Our towns are resilient and hardworking, yet too often overlooked in Washington. I’m running to stand up for Nevada by bringing a teacher’s mindset, a local leader’s accountability, and a deep respect for democratic institutions to Congress. I believe government should inform, not confuse, solve problems, not create outrage, and be accountable to the people it serves. I support strong public education, fair economic policy for working families, access to healthcare, responsible stewardship of land and water, and robust checks and balances. Oversight, transparency, and the rule of law are not partisan values, they are constitutional ones. This campaign is about standing up for Nevada, strengthening democracy, and proving that ordinary people with integrity and resolve still belong in pub"
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Nevada
Ballotpedia will publish the dates and deadlines related to this election as they are made available.
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Kathy Durham (D)
I show up. As a teacher and former city councilwoman, I’ve spent my career answering questions, listening to concerns, and being accountable to the people I serve. Too often, our current representative is absent, inaccessible, and silent when Nevadans need answers. I believe representation means being visible, responsive, and willing to explain your votes, not disappearing between elections.
Democracy only works when institutions are respected and leaders are accountable. I believe in strong checks and balances, honest oversight, and governing with facts instead of fear. This isn’t about party loyalty, it’s about constitutional responsibility. I’m running to strengthen trust in government by showing that integrity, transparency, and taking the Constitution seriously still matter.
Kathy Durham (D)
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Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Mark Amodei | Republican Party | $405,427 | $245,913 | $520,555 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Kathy Durham | Democratic Party | $1,245 | $578 | $668 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Matthew Fonken | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Morgan Wadsworth | Democratic Party | $700 | $0 | $725 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Rick Shepherd | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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General election race ratings
- See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[1]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[2][3][4]
| Race ratings: Nevada's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 | |||||||||
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| Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
| 1/13/2026 | 1/6/2026 | 12/23/2025 | 12/16/2025 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
| Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. | |||||||||
Ballot access
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Nevada in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Nevada, click here.
| Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026 | ||||||
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| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
| Nevada | U.S. House | ballot-qualified | N/A | $300 | 3/13/2026 | Source |
| Nevada | U.S. House | unaffiliated | N/A | $300 | 6/22/2026 | Source |
District history
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.
General election
General election for U.S. House Nevada District 2
Incumbent Mark Amodei (R) defeated Greg Kidd (No Political Party), Lynn Chapman (Independent American Party), and Javi Tachiquin (L) in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Amodei (R) | 55.0 | 219,919 |
| | Greg Kidd (No Political Party) ![]() | 36.1 | 144,064 | |
| Lynn Chapman (Independent American Party) | 5.0 | 19,784 | ||
| | Javi Tachiquin (L) | 4.0 | 15,817 | |
| Total votes: 399,584 | ||||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for June 11, 2024, was canceled.
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2
Incumbent Mark Amodei (R) defeated Fred Simon Jr. (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Amodei | 64.2 | 44,098 |
| | Fred Simon Jr. | 35.8 | 24,592 | |
| Total votes: 68,690 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aaron Kifle (R)
General election
General election for U.S. House Nevada District 2
Incumbent Mark Amodei (R) defeated Elizabeth Mercedes Krause (D), Russell Best (Independent American Party), and Darryl Baber (L) in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Amodei (R) | 59.7 | 185,467 |
| | Elizabeth Mercedes Krause (D) ![]() | 37.8 | 117,371 | |
| | Russell Best (Independent American Party) | 1.4 | 4,194 | |
| | Darryl Baber (L) | 1.1 | 3,466 | |
| Total votes: 310,498 | ||||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Mercedes Krause ![]() | 49.0 | 22,072 |
| | Timothy Hanifan ![]() | 14.3 | 6,440 | |
Michael Doucette ![]() | 12.2 | 5,478 | ||
| Rahul Joshi | 8.0 | 3,613 | ||
| Brian Hansen | 7.3 | 3,276 | ||
| Joseph Afzal | 6.9 | 3,117 | ||
| Gerold Lee Gorman | 2.3 | 1,034 | ||
| Total votes: 45,030 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aaron Sims (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2
Incumbent Mark Amodei (R) defeated Danny Tarkanian (R), Joel Beck (R), Catherine Sampson (R), and Brian Nadell (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Amodei | 54.9 | 49,779 |
| | Danny Tarkanian | 32.6 | 29,563 | |
| | Joel Beck | 7.4 | 6,744 | |
| Catherine Sampson | 3.3 | 3,010 | ||
| | Brian Nadell | 1.8 | 1,614 | |
| Total votes: 90,710 | ||||
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General election
General election for U.S. House Nevada District 2
Incumbent Mark Amodei (R) defeated Patricia Ackerman (D) and Janine Hansen (Independent American Party) in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Amodei (R) | 56.5 | 216,078 |
| | Patricia Ackerman (D) | 40.7 | 155,780 | |
| | Janine Hansen (Independent American Party) | 2.8 | 10,815 | |
| Total votes: 382,673 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Richard Dunn (Independent)
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Ackerman | 48.9 | 26,411 |
| | Clint Koble ![]() | 22.8 | 12,315 | |
| | Ed Cohen ![]() | 13.3 | 7,186 | |
| | Rick Shepherd | 7.4 | 3,998 | |
| Reynaldo Hernandez | 5.2 | 2,790 | ||
| | Steve Schiffman ![]() | 1.8 | 974 | |
| Ian Luetkehans | 0.6 | 338 | ||
| Total votes: 54,012 | ||||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2
Incumbent Mark Amodei (R) defeated Joel Beck (R) and Jesse Hurley (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Amodei | 80.8 | 61,462 |
| | Joel Beck ![]() | 14.9 | 11,308 | |
| | Jesse Hurley | 4.3 | 3,307 | |
| Total votes: 76,077 | ||||
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District analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.
- District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
- Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
- State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
Below is the district map in place for this election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

Partisan Voter Index
Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+7. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 7 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Nevada's 2nd the 170th most Republican district nationally.[5]
2020 presidential election results
The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.
| Kamala Harris | Donald Trump |
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| 42.0% | 56.0% |
Presidential voting history
- See also: Presidential election in Nevada, 2024
Nevada presidential election results (1900-2024)
- 17 Democratic wins
- 15 Republican wins
| Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 |
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| Winning Party | D | R | D | D | D | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | R | R | D | D | D | D | R |
- See also: Party control of Nevada state government
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Nevada's congressional delegation as of October 2025.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Nevada | |||
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| Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
| Democratic | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Republican | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 4 | 6 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in Nevada's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.
| Office | Officeholder |
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| Governor | |
| Lieutenant Governor | |
| Secretary of State | |
| Attorney General |
State legislature
Nevada State Senate
| Party | As of January 2026 | |
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| Democratic Party | 13 | |
| Republican Party | 8 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 21 | |
Nevada State Assembly
| Party | As of January 2026 | |
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| Democratic Party | 27 | |
| Republican Party | 15 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 42 | |
Trifecta control
Nevada Party Control: 1992-2025
Five years of Democratic trifectas • Two years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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| Governor | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | R | R | R |
| Senate | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
| House | D | D | D | S | S | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025
