Congressional District 2, Nevada
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N evada's 2nd Congressional District spans a large swath of the state, covering rural and suburban communities outside the Las Vegas and Reno metros. The district has a solid middle-class backbone with a median household income around $79,500, though it's economically diverseβranging from agricultural areas to growing suburban developments. Mark Amodei has represented the district since at least 2024, winning reelection that year against multiple challengers. The U.S. Representative matters here because they control votes on federal land management (critical in Nevada), water rights, infrastructure spending, and defenseβissues that hit hard in communities dependent on federal spending and natural resources.
Why it matters
Nevada's 2nd Representative votes on federal spending, public lands policy, and water allocationβall direct impacts on rural economies and development. They also bring federal dollars home for roads, military installations, and economic development projects that communities here rely on.
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District Type
Current Officeholder
Mark Amodei (R)
Political Lean
Republican (Amodei won 2024 general election)
Term Length
2 years
2026 Election Status
Primary scheduled June 9, 2026; general election November 3, 2026. Amodei and William Conrad withdrew/disqualified from 2026 race
Geographic Scope
Rural and suburban Nevada, outside Las Vegas and Reno metro areas
Republican
Mark Amodei has represented Nevadaβs 2nd Congressional District since winning a special election in September 2011. He previously served in both chambers of the Nevada Legislature and is a former U.S. Army officer and attorney.
Republican
Heath Fulkerson is a technologist who has filed paperwork for the 2026 Republican primary for NV-02. He holds experience in software development and civic technology advocacy.
Republican
Rick Shepherd is a Nevada-based entrepreneur who filed FEC paperwork to run in the 2026 Republican primary for NV-02. He has a background in small business ownership and community service.
Democratic
Kathy Durham is a former West Wendover city councilor who declared her candidacy for the 2026 Democratic primary in NV-02. She has worked on local government initiatives focused on infrastructure and economic development.
Democratic
Matthew Fonken is a longtime political organizer who officially launched his campaign for NV-02 in January 2026. He has experience on presidential campaigns and healthcare advocacy.
Democratic
Greg Kidd is an entrepreneur who ran as an Independent in 2024 and has declared for the 2026 Democratic primary in NV-02. He focuses on small business growth and technology policy.
Democratic
Morgan Wadsworth is a student and generational equity advocate who filed to run in the 2026 Democratic primary for NV-02. She campaigns on issues such as higher education affordability and climate action.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Ballotpedia
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