Drew Johnson

Drew Johnson is a Republican policy analyst running for Nevada State Treasurer in 2026. Born in Johnson City, Tennessee, he grew up with a single mother and went on to earn degrees from Belmont and Pepperdine universities. Johnson's professional background includes work as a political columnist and former think tank executive, and he currently serves as a public member of the Nevada State Board of Optometry. He was the Republican nominee for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District in the 2024 election. For Treasurer, he advocates for strengthening financial education, refinancing state bonds to save taxpayer money, efficiently returning unclaimed funds, and responsibly managing state investments with a focus on financial return and risk, rather than political or social values. He aims to be a watchdog for taxpayers and lives in Las Vegas.