2026 Elections · Nevada

Nevada's 4th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Nevada congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Nevada's 4th Congressional District in 2026?

Steven Horsford (Democratic), Cody Whipple (Republican), Russell Best (Independent American Party) and William Johnson (No Political Party).

  • Steven HorsfordDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $4.0M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Steven Horsford's sponsored bills →
  • Cody WhippleRepublican✓ Verified
    $1.2M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Russell BestIndependent American Party✓ Verified
  • William JohnsonNo Political Party✓ Verified

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueSteven HorsfordDemocraticCody WhippleRepublicanRussell BestIndependent American PartyWilliam JohnsonNo Political Party
Economy & Jobs

Horsford supports protecting Nevada jobs, strengthening consumer protections, and defending state and tribal authority over gaming and tourism.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Horsford votes yea on multiple small business and financial protection acts but votes nay on a privacy-related purchase protection act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Whipple supports lowering the cost of living and protecting working families by eliminating taxes on tips and defending overtime pay.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Whipple's campaign is centered on lowering the cost of living and supporting small businesses.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Steven Horsford supports protecting Nevada jobs, strengthening consumer protections, and defending state and tribal authority over gaming and tourism 1. He has voted yea on multiple small business and financial protection acts but voted nay on a privacy-related purchase protection act 2. Cody Whipple supports lowering the cost of living and protecting working families by eliminating taxes on tips and defending overtime pay 3. His campaign focuses on lowering the cost of living and supporting small businesses 4.
Healthcare

Horsford advocates for access to high-quality affordable health care for all Nevadans regardless of location or identity.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Horsford votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on acts aimed at lowering premiums and Medicaid changes.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Whipple supports making healthcare more affordable and protecting Medicaid and Social Security by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Whipple would prioritize keeping rural healthcare facilities open and sufficiently funded.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Immigration

Horsford supports comprehensive immigration reform that protects national security and creates a path to citizenship for dreamers and TPS holders.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Horsford votes yea on acts targeting fraud and special interest aliens but nay on broader security and illegal entry prevention acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Whipple says his campaign is centered on strengthening the border.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

Horsford advocates for bipartisan funding of community violence intervention programs to address rising gun violence.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Horsford votes yea on prison staff safety and bail reform acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender legislation.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Whipple supports improving public safety and keeping communities safe through his digital communication network serving first responders.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Abortion

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Horsford introduced the Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act to exclude strike stipends from taxable income, providing relief to striking workers.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Horsford votes yea on tax relief and trade extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

No public position found.

Energy & Environment

Horsford urges companies to protect worker privacy amid data sales for AI training and advocates for environmental and energy concerns.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Horsford votes yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts but nay on a rule disapproval and a heating act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Horsford votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and surveillance extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Steven Horsford supports protecting Nevada jobs, strengthening consumer protections, and defending state and tribal authority over gaming and tourism. He has voted yea on multiple small business and financial protection acts but voted nay on a privacy-related purchase protection act. Cody Whipple supports lowering the cost of living and protecting working families by eliminating taxes on tips and defending overtime pay. His campaign focuses on lowering the cost of living and supporting small businesses.