Joshua Dowden

Joshua Dowden is a Republican candidate running for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 5 in 2026. He is endorsed by the Nevada Young Republicans and appears to have support from veterans' groups. Dowden is campaigning on a platform focused on economic growth through reduced regulations, tax cuts, and business incentives. He also advocates for educational reforms including expanded electives, smaller class sizes, improved school budgets, and school choice. In healthcare, he aims to incentivize medical professionals, combat the opioid crisis, and foster competition to lower costs, believing Nevadans deserve an assemblyman who represents their interests.