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MONTHLY WRAP-UP

This will be a bit of a longer post this week. I want to take a walk around Nevada and the various races we have, and where we stand at the end of the third quarter, the year before the midterms. The fourth quarter is really crunch time for every single campaign when it comes to raising money. Every candidate is scrambling to get their big meetings with people who haven’t donated yet, and everyone is starting to attend every event.

That being said, here is where I believe things stand so far in the Nevada Republican primaries:

Governor’s Race NV

Incumbent Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has a seemingly easy primary bid, running against former Las Vegas mayoral candidate Irina Hansen, businessman Donald Beaudry, and businessman Matthew Rian Winterhawk. The primary seems to be all Lombardo so far, with finance reports for the others being pretty much nonexistent. But it could be about more than money.

The Nevada gun lobby and their voters aren’t thrilled with Lombardo. Based on my conversations, it seems like their measure for success is constitutional carry or abject failure. They like to point out that since it is a public safety issue, Lombardo could sign an executive order directing sheriffs not to enforce gun laws, effectively making Nevada a constitutional carry state. Time will tell if this hurts Lombardo in the primary, and if the disdain I hear daily from evangelicals—who feel Lombardo hasn’t gone far enough to stop the left-wing craziness being pumped out of the cesspool of RINOs and commies in our NV legislative body—becomes a real factor. This may mean 25–30% of the vote breaks away from Lombardo in the primaries if one of the other candidates can get a few hundred thousand dollars to run some ads.

Note: At the end of the fourth quarter, I will talk about the other statewide races, but as of now many of the Republicans running have no challengers. Rumors are swirling that most of these races will be contested, even where no official announcement has been made.

Nevada Congressional District 1

This one is of personal importance to me, because it’s home—I live on the east side of Las Vegas. We on the east side are represented by a communist dinosaur named Dina Titus (or the “wicked witch of the east,” as I sometimes refer to her). For the past two cycles we have sent Mark Robertson up as the sacrificial lamb, and it seems like in 2026 candidates are starting to take this race seriously.

Notably, Bobby Khan, businessman and former “America’s Most Wanted” top fugitive, is campaigning hard against Dina. The unknown factor here will be money. If Khan can raise the cash, he could be a winner. Former Marine Corps veteran Keith Hanoff also looks promising. Being both a former cop and Marine, he seems to appeal to veterans and the law enforcement community, which can be a powerful base in the primaries.

Also in Nevada’s 1st congressional district is Jim Marchant, a 32-time loser (I think that’s the count—I’m not sure, he has lost so many times since he was in the Assembly). He is well known for being from the MAGA wing of the party and could be formidable because of his name ID in that race. People generally seem to know and like Jim—as I myself (despite poking fun at him) like Jim a lot. The big question mark is whether he will have the money to hang with Hanoff, and whether his message resonates the way Khan’s does.

Lastly, State Senator Carrie-Anne Buck is running in CD1. She will be the frontrunner for sure, but many MAGA conservatives consider her to be a RINO, as she has called Trump supporters “vile creatures” in the past. Time will tell if MAGA voters can forgive her for this, or if this will be the rope from which she hangs as they flock to Khan, Hanoff, or Marchant as more palatable alternatives.

Nevada’s Second Congressional District

This is easy: no serious Republican challenger to RINO Mark Amodei has emerged. That is a hugely Republican district, so we will have to see if anyone does. Hopefully, we’ll have someone else to talk about besides the embarrassment of a congressman that Amodei is.

Nevada’s Third Congressional District

This one is a tough one to gauge, as criminal and “poo stain” Susie Lee clings to power in what should be an easy Republican win every two years. Yet the incompetence of campaign consultants, 29 people running in GOP primaries, and gross incompetence of Republican primary voters and party bosses peddling losing candidates keep costing us this seat. I hope one of the 45 candidates in the primary this time can be a winner.

Since there are so many to talk about in CD3, I am going to focus on the elephant in the room (pun intended) and the candidates that have a realistic chance of winning. Anyone else who does anything noteworthy who isn’t mentioned here, I’ll cover in my quarter 4 wrap-up in December.

First, let’s address the looming announcement: former Ambassador to Iceland, MAGA fanatic, and failed U.S. Senate candidate from 2024 Jeff Gunter, is expected to announce in CD3 soon and can self-fund his race. Allegedly, Roger Stone will be running that campaign, which could make Dr. Jeff Gunter a force to be reckoned with.

He is not alone in being well-funded. Former composer and MAGA supporter Marty O’Donnell has thrown $3,000,000 of his own money into this race, and that is certainly an amount that makes folks in D.C. perk up. I’m sure leadership is watching this race with great interest.

A third contender, Joshua Walters, recently announced his candidacy. His website tells the story of him experiencing both sides of the American dream—working a regular 9–5 and being a businessman. If he can self-fund or raise the cash, this self-described “Trump Republican” could be a serious contender.

Another candidate in the race is Dr. Aury Nagy, a neurosurgeon I’ve had the privilege of meeting. He is a good man—that is the best way to describe him. He cares about his patients and his country, and he seems to have a good heart. The criticisms of Dr. Nagy will come from his record of donating to Democrats (though there are Republicans on that list too). But political donations buy access, and as an insider in politics and someone who runs campaigns, I can say that if you are a businessman trying to get things done, then being willing to play ball no matter who is in charge is necessary. It shows that this is a man who wants to get things done and work with the powers that be. That shows me someone who is passionate and grounded, and that passion—if reasonably funded—could resonate with voters and lead to a primary win.

Lastly, CCSD trustee Lydia Dominguez announced that she is running for Nevada’s 3rd congressional district. She hasn’t even finished a term on the school board—she’s been there less than a year—and has proven to be a RINO with her votes. She has some name ID, and being a former member of Moms for Liberty gives her some political clout. She could pull this off, as leadership loves women, and if leadership backs her, she could be a winner.

As for who has the best chance to beat Susie Lee, that would probably be O’Donnell or Nagy at this moment.

Nevada’s Fourth Congressional District

This primary is down to two, with no serious challenges looming, as the only alternative (and only person with greater than 50% chance of beating Steven Horsford), Aaron Hill, dropped out in July and endorsed Cody K. Whipple.

Speaking of Mr. Cody K. Whipple—it is still unknown if he squeezes the Charmin, but we do know he is a cattle rancher from Hiko and a businessman. We also know he has serious backing among Mormons and your classic John McCain Republican types. I have gotten to know Mr. Whipple personally, and I consider him a friend, so I won’t poke too much fun at him.

His primary challenger, Dave Flippo, who lost the 2024 GOP primary in CD4 to former North Las Vegas mayor and Cody Whipple endorser John Lee (mainly because Lee got Trump’s endorsement), seems to have a much more conservative donor base, being endorsed by folks like Paul Gosar. Again, we at The Angry Nevadan aren’t going to poke any fun at Dave, because like Cody, he is a personal friend of ours. We are going to stay neutral in that primary, just like Switzerland.

I will share my belief that, as a political insider, Horsford cannot be defeated by either of these gentlemen—as I have told them to their faces. But I am happy to see both of them giving it a good old college try. Who knows—things can shift in a year. We have a lot of time left.

Closing

Nevada GOP primaries are a circus, and while there is no cotton candy or circus peanuts, we can always make popcorn at home and watch how it plays out. It is still a mystery who the “frontrunners” will be in these districts, as there is no real polling data available—which is normal this far out from the primary next summer. Until we have fundraising data, know who files to run with the NV Secretary of State, and have polling data to blend with it, it is far too early to call winners and losers.

I just pray that primary voters pick winners this time instead of picking the worst possible candidates like they did in ’24.

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk was assassinated all the way back on September 10, by the bullet of Tyler Robinson. Let me be the first to say any political violence in our country is unacceptable. In Nevada, my beautiful home state, one of our representatives voted “no” on the resolution honoring Charlie’s life. Our sick and deranged lunatic of a congressman from Nevada’s 4th congressional district must champion political violence. He is a sick freak, and so is anyone who would not vote in favor of honoring the life of an intellectual American icon who championed free speech and open conversation.

I started this page and decided to put my neck out there because, frankly, I am angry. Also, because Charlie was right: the moment we stop talking is exactly when violence will break out and erupt. I started this blog because the left is insane—from the violent mobs to the loony rhetoric, they have lost their minds. And quite frankly, the right has become a bunch of weak buffoons with no spine, no fight, and no will to do what the other team is willing to do, short of breaking the law.

Too often do we see Republicans without a backbone run for these offices, and far too often, they win because the Democrats put up a horrible candidate or some fringe lunatic that peddles socialism, and Republicans get lucky. I propose something truly bold: as conservatives, I say let’s take the battle to them. Take it to the smarmy, mealy-mouthed, milk-toast RINOs like “Good-for-nothing” Marc Amodei or sick lunatics like Steven Horsford. If we don’t use this assassination—horrible as it was—to anger us enough to start taking the fight to the Deep State, whether left or right, we will ultimately lose our country, and Charlie will have died in vain.

I started this blog because I am done. I am done pulling my punches because I am afraid I might alienate someone, hurt someone’s feelings, or bruise their fragile little egos. I’m done following the rules of “you don’t say that” or “You respect our leaders.” While I never will advocate for political violence, because that is evil, and we can defeat the left, the machine, and the Deep State without firing a single shot, I’m done saying “let’s respect the office.” From this point on, if you are a sick, vile madman who belongs in the nutty hut, I am no longer afraid to say that. And I don’t care whether you are a president, one of our useless congresspeople, or one of our brain-dead senators (speaking of Nevada, there are a few good ones from other states). I am done exercising restraint. I will fight with every fiber of my being against the Deep State and the incompetence on both teams.

I’m the Angry Nevadan, and I am going to take the battle to them—for Charlie, for God, and for the country.