Candidate filing ends with a congressional throng, a smattering of perennials, and a couple Fords

By: April Corbin Girnus

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 1,157

Last Updated: 5 days ago

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U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei’s unexpected retirement announcement last month prompted more than two dozen candidates to file to represent Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District. The crowded field includes 15 Republicans hoping to succeed Amodei as the only member of their party in the state’s congressional delegation and 11 Democrats who likely see this as their party’s best shot at flipping the red-leaning district.

Candidate filing for the 2026 election cycle ended Friday, putting an end …

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