Nevada's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (June 9 Republican primary)

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Nevada's 1st Congressional District
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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.
Voting in Nevada

Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Likely Democratic
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending
Inside Elections: Lean Democratic
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Democratic
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A Republican Party primary takes place on June 9, 2026, in Nevada's 1st Congressional District to determine which Republican candidate will run in the district's general election on November 3, 2026.

Candidate filing deadline Primary election General election
March 13, 2026
June 9, 2026
November 3, 2026



A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Nevada has a closed primary system where a voter must be affiliated with a party to vote in that party's primary. A voter may be able to affiliate or change their affiliation on the day of the primary.[1][2][3]

This page focuses on Nevada's 1st Congressional District Republican primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages:

Candidates and election results

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 1

The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 1 on June 9, 2026.

Candidate
Image of Jim Blockey
Jim Blockey
Image of Michael Boris
Michael Boris
Image of Carrie Buck
Carrie Buck
Image of Marie Encar Arnold
Marie Encar Arnold
Image of Roy Gurner
Roy Gurner
Image of Keith Hanoff
Keith Hanoff  Candidate Connection
Image of Bobby Khan
Bobby Khan  Candidate Connection
Image of Jim Marchant
Jim Marchant
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Rick Saga

There are no incumbents in this race.

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Candidate profiles

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Keith Hanoff

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "I have spent my life serving and protecting others. From the Marine Corps to the streets of Las Vegas, I have always answered the call of duty. Now I am ready to take that same commitment to Washington to fight for Nevada. Born and raised in Las Vegas, I graduated from Bonanza High School before serving as an Infantry Sergeant in the Marine Corps. The discipline, leadership, and courage I learned continue to guide my vision for America. After my service, I joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, where I spent 16 years as a Patrol Officer, Detective, and Sergeant. I helped start Metro’s Homeless Outreach Team to connect people with treatment, mentored new officers, and worked every day to keep our neighborhoods safe. I saw firsthand how failed left-wing policies make communities less secure. I am a proud conservative Republican who voted for President Trump in every election. In Congress I will fight to protect our Constitution, secure the border, strengthen our military while avoiding endless wars, and defend Nevada families from higher taxes, indoctrination in schools, and attacks on the sanctity of life. My wife Heather and I have been married more than 30 years, and we are proud parents of three children. As a husband, father, Marine, and police officer, I know the values that make Nevada strong: faith, family, freedom, and service. I have protected America and Nevada. Now I am ready to continue that fight in Congress."

Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION Radical far-left Democrats like Dina Titus have trampled on our Constitutional rights. In Congress, I will fight to preserve every Constitutional protection especially the right to free speech and the right to keep and bear arms. The Constitution is not negotiable, and I will stand firm against any attempt to strip away the freedoms that make America strong.

PROTECT OUR COUNTRY As a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and sergeant of Las Vegas Metro, I know what it takes to keep America safe. That starts with securing our border and ending the chaos of illegal immigration that threatens our communities. We must maintain the strongest military in the world, but never waste American lives or resources in endless, unnecessary wars. I will stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies while always putting America first. And here at home, I will back our law enforcement officers and ensure they have the tools and resources they need to crack down on crime and keep our neighborhoods safe.

PROTECT OUR FAMILIES As a husband and a father, I believe strong families are the foundation of a strong America. I believe families NOT government bureaucrats should decide what’s best for their future. That means lower taxes, more money in your pocket, and an economy that empowers working families through free markets, not big government handouts. It also means protecting our children by fighting far-left indoctrination in schools, defending the sanctity of life, and stopping the radical transgender agenda that targets kids. Families deserve leaders who will defend their values and safeguard their future.

Bobby Khan

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "I’m not a politician—I’m a fighter. 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."

Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Nevada

Election information in Nevada: June 9, 2026, election.

What is the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: June 9, 2026
  • By mail: Postmarked by May 12, 2026
  • Online: June 9, 2026

Is absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: N/A
  • By mail: N/A by N/A
  • Online: N/A

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: June 9, 2026
  • By mail: Postmarked by June 9, 2026

Is early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What are the early voting start and end dates?

May 23, 2026 to June 5, 2026

Are all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When are polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (MT/PT)

Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Jim Blockey Republican Party $6,483 $2,722 $3,761 As of December 31, 2025
Michael Boris Republican Party $0 $0 $0 As of August 17, 2025
Carrie Buck Republican Party $497,930 $201,078 $296,851 As of December 31, 2025
Marie Encar Arnold Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Roy Gurner Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Keith Hanoff Republican Party $31,712 $31,712 $0 As of October 24, 2025
Bobby Khan Republican Party $39,245 $33,255 $5,990 As of December 31, 2025
Jim Marchant Republican Party $4,477 $4,082 $394 As of December 31, 2025
Rick Saga Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***

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."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.
*** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

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.

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See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2026
Information about competitiveness will be added here as it becomes available.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's 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 D+2. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 2 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Nevada's 1st the 197th most Democratic district nationally.[4]

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.

2024 presidential results in Nevada's 1st Congressional District
Kamala Harris Democratic PartyDonald Trump Republican Party
50.0%48.0%

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
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
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.

State executive officials in Nevada, October 2025
OfficeOfficeholder
GovernorRepublican Party Joe Lombardo
Lieutenant GovernorRepublican Party Stavros S. Anthony
Secretary of StateDemocratic Party Cisco Aguilar
Attorney GeneralDemocratic Party Aaron Ford

State legislature

Nevada State Senate

Party As of January 2026
     Democratic Party 13
     Republican Party 8
     Other 0
     Vacancies 0
Total 21

Nevada State Assembly

Party As of January 2026
     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
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

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
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

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Nevada Legislature, "Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.287," accessed September 12, 2025
  2. ↑ Nevada Legislature, "Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.5847," accessed September 12, 2025
  3. ↑ Nevada Legislature, "Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.560," accessed September 12, 2025
  4. ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025


Nevada's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators
Catherine Masto (D)
Jacky Rosen (D)
Representatives
District 1
District 2
District 3
Susie Lee (D)
District 4
Democratic Party (5)
Republican Party (1)


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