Backed by pro-film subsidy groups, carpenter challenges progressive Assembly Democratic incumbent

By: Michael Lyle

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 955

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Douglas Candido, a union carpenter, is running to unseat Democratic incumbent Assemblymember Javon Jackson in Assembly District 6.

Candido is heavily backed and funded by labor groups who warned of political consequences for state lawmakers who voted against a proposal to authorize the largest public subsidy in Nevada history, which Jackson voted against during November’s special session.

He said he isn’t running because the proposed film tax subsidy failed in the recent special …

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