Rich DeLong
Rich DeLong (Republican Party) is a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 26. He assumed office on November 9, 2022. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
DeLong (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 26. The Republican primary for this office on June 9, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
Rich DeLong was born in Los Angeles, California. DeLong earned a bachelor's degree in geology from California State University at Chico and master's degrees in geology and resource management from the University of Idaho. His career experience includes working as a geologist and environmental consultant. DeLong has been affiliated with the American Exploration & Mining Association, the Geological Society of Nevada, and the Mining & Metallurgical Society of America.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
DeLong was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
DeLong was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Affairs Committee
- Legislative Operations and Elections Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 26
Incumbent Rich DeLong (R) and Sam Baugh (D) are running in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 26 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
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| Sam Baugh (D) | ||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for June 9, 2026, was canceled. Sam Baugh (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 26 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for June 9, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Rich DeLong (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 26 without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 26
Incumbent Rich DeLong defeated Diane Sullivan in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 26 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rich DeLong (R) | 60.7 | 28,925 |
| Diane Sullivan (D) | 39.3 | 18,733 | ||
| Total votes: 47,658 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 26
Diane Sullivan defeated Scott Savage in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 26 on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Diane Sullivan | 61.4 | 3,041 | |
| Scott Savage | 38.6 | 1,909 | ||
| Total votes: 4,950 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Rich DeLong advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 26.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 26
Rich DeLong defeated Reed Mitchell in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 26 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rich DeLong (R) | 71.7 | 23,964 |
 | Reed Mitchell (L) | 28.3 | 9,455 | |
| Total votes: 33,419 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 26
Rich DeLong defeated Jay Dixon, Greg Juhl, Bret Edward Delaire, and Tom Daly in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 26 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rich DeLong | 34.0 | 3,623 |
 | Jay Dixon | 25.8 | 2,755 | |
| Greg Juhl | 20.4 | 2,175 | ||
 | Bret Edward Delaire | 10.9 | 1,162 | |
| Tom Daly | 9.0 | 956 | ||
| Total votes: 10,671 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Scorecards
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- Nevada Conservation League — Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
- Nevada Policy Research Institute — Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic and education issues.
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- Nevada Conservation League — Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
- Nevada Policy Research Institute — Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic and education issues.
- Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada — Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lisa Krasner (R) |
Nevada State Assembly District 26 2022-Present |
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