Who Is Running in Nevada Congressional District 2nd in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Mark Amodei
(Incumbent)Economy
HighMark Amodei supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, attributing it to increased jobs, opportunities, and consumer confidence. He advocates for pro-growth policies to boost workers, economic development, and job creation. He backed legislation that supported millions of jobs nationwide amid the pandemic and allocated significant coronavirus relief funding for Nevada. He also voted in favor of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, citing its potential to drive economic growth.
Immigration
HighMark Amodei supports the deportation of undocumented criminals and those who have exhausted their asylum appeals, stating that current Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics need a "pivot." He advocates for a process where undocumented individuals can earn legal status, leading to a green card and eventual path to citizenship. Amodei voted for the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act and, as Chairman, authored the FY25 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, emphasizing border security and deterring illegal immigration to ensure safer communities. He has also expressed frustration over congressional inaction on comprehensive immigration reform.
Healthcare
HighMark Amodei voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which aims to reduce health insurance premiums and expand coverage options through increased prescription drug pricing transparency and stabilizing the individual market. He supports fixing existing issues in the Affordable Care Act, retaining protections for pre-existing conditions, and allowing young adults to remain on their parents' plans. He opposes a government-run single-payer system like Medicare-for-All, advocating instead for individual choice and competition to lower costs.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Mark Amodei |
|---|---|
| Economy | Mark Amodei supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, attributing it to increased jobs, opportunities, and consumer confidence. He advocates for pro-growth policies to boost workers, economic development, and job creation. He backed legislation that supported millions of jobs nationwide amid the pandemic and allocated significant coronavirus relief funding for Nevada. He also voted in favor of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, citing its potential to drive economic growth. High |
| Immigration | Mark Amodei supports the deportation of undocumented criminals and those who have exhausted their asylum appeals, stating that current Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics need a "pivot." He advocates for a process where undocumented individuals can earn legal status, leading to a green card and eventual path to citizenship. Amodei voted for the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act and, as Chairman, authored the FY25 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, emphasizing border security and deterring illegal immigration to ensure safer communities. He has also expressed frustration over congressional inaction on comprehensive immigration reform. High |
| Healthcare | Mark Amodei voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which aims to reduce health insurance premiums and expand coverage options through increased prescription drug pricing transparency and stabilizing the individual market. He supports fixing existing issues in the Affordable Care Act, retaining protections for pre-existing conditions, and allowing young adults to remain on their parents' plans. He opposes a government-run single-payer system like Medicare-for-All, advocating instead for individual choice and competition to lower costs. High |
| Climate & Energy | Congressman Mark Amodei advocates for policies that protect and preserve the environment for future generations, emphasizing sound science. He supports reducing emissions and fostering a cleaner environment, demonstrated by his membership in both the Conservative Climate Caucus and the Climate Solutions Caucus. Amodei opposes storing nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain and champions the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, reauthorizing funding through 2034. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Mark Amodei identifies as pro-life but opposes a federal law banning abortion, believing it should be a state issue. He respects Nevada voters' 1990 referendum, which protects abortion rights through 24 weeks. In Congress, his voting record reflects a commitment to protecting life, including preserving the Hyde Amendment and opposing federal funding for abortions. High |
| Foreign Policy | Representative Mark Amodei supports preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, emphasizing that the United States has a responsibility to ensure this never happens. He advocates for confronting regimes that seek to destabilize the free world with the strength of America and its allies. Additionally, Amodei opposes defunding the Department of Homeland Security, noting its critical role encompassing various essential government functions beyond specific controversial operations. High |
| Education | Representative Mark Amodei supports local control in education, stating that local teachers, administrators, parents, and community leaders are better judges of educational practices than federal bureaucrats. He advocates for strengthening educational opportunities for all students, emphasizing the importance of career and technical education (CTE) and STEM courses. He supported the Every Student Succeeds Act for eliminating bureaucratic roadblocks and implementing best practices. High |
| Gun Policy | Mark Amodei advocates for defending the Second Amendment, asserting that liberties, including the right to bear arms, pre-exist government. He supports enforcing current gun laws and implementing solutions to keep firearms from criminals and the mentally disturbed, while also protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens. He aims for vigilant oversight and legislation that strengthens existing enforcement, without infringing on due process or privacy protections. High |
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