Jose M. Zelaya

Jose M. Zelaya is a candidate for Governor Nevada Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Nevada.

Small business owner and Secretary of the Nevada Hispanic Construction Alliance in Las Vegas, NV

Also running: Sunshine Arterburn, Miqehl Bayfield, Emile Bouari, James Cooper, Aaron D. Ford, Alexis Hill, Donald J. "donald Jr." Beaudry Jr., Irina Hansen, M. Kameron Hawkins, Joseph Lombardo, Matthew R. Winterhawk, Barak Zilberberg, Christopher Battenberg, Jordan Koteras, Allen Rheinhart, Emilio R. Rodriguez, John T. Scott.

Jose Zelaya, a Nevada entrepreneur and community leader, is running as a Republican for Governor in 2026. Born in El Salvador, he immigrated to the U.S. at age four and has called Las Vegas home since 2003. With over 25 years of professional experience, he owns a gate automation company and serves as Secretary of the Nevada Hispanic Construction Alliance. A husband and father, Zelaya advocates for integrity and service. His platform focuses on supporting veterans, strengthening mental health, improving education, and expanding affordable housing. He also aims to combat crime, expand healthcare access, grow Nevada's lithium economy, deliver tax relief, and increase government transparency.