Representative in Congress District 4 in Congressional District 4, Nevada

2026 Primary Election

• Steven Horsford — Incumbent U.S. Representative in North Las Vegas, NV

  Steven Horsford is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Nevada's 4th Congressional District, serving since 2019 and previously 2013-2015. A Democrat, he is up for reelection in 2026. Horsford was the first African American to serve as Majority Leader in the Nevada State Senate (2009-2013) and to represent Nevada in Congress. He chaired the Congressional Black Caucus (2023-2025) and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. He has sponsored enacted legislation. Recently, he voted for a War Powers Resolution on Iran, opposed a Senate funding bill citing ICE oversight, and called for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's removal. Horsford advocates addressing rising costs, housing affordability, and healthcare access, sponsoring the RELIEF Act.

• Ronda Kennedy — Attorney in Las Vegas, NV

  Ronda Kennedy, a Republican, is a constitutional attorney and advocate for individual liberty, small businesses, and the rule of law. She is seeking election to the U.S. House, representing Nevada's 4th Congressional District in the Republican primary on June 9, 2026. Kennedy earned a B.A. in political science and government, a master's in public administration, and a J.D. Her professional background includes working as an attorney and serving as corporate counsel, where she focused on regulatory compliance and protecting businesses. She has demonstrated her commitment to public service through various campaigns in Nevada.

• Anthony D. Snowden — Program Director in North Las Vegas, NV

  Anthony D. Snowden is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, Nevada's 4th Congressional District. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with a background in healthcare and community service, he has served as a Program Director for United Community & Family Services since 2008, assisting youth and families. Aligned with President Donald J. Trump, his platform focuses on eliminating government waste, fraud, and abuse through accountability and fiscal discipline. He aims to ensure transparency, restore trust, and expand opportunities for Nevadans, emphasizing unity over division.

• Cody K. Whipple — Candidate for Representative in Congress in NV

  Cody K. Whipple is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Nevada's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 primary election. As the son and grandson of public-school teachers, he advocates for education decisions to be made by parents and teachers, strongly supporting school choice, career and technical education, and expanding youth sports. A lifelong sportsman and conservationist, Whipple believes in protecting Second Amendment rights and supports expanding firearm safety education and outdoor programs for young Nevadans.

• Russell Best — Owner and operator of an independent mortgage company in NV

  Russell Best, originally from Texas, served in the Navy as a storekeeper before an honorable medical discharge. After graduating from Moorepark College, he gained experience working for companies like Gulf Oil, Taco Bell, and Meritor Mortgage. He now owns and operates an independent mortgage company in northern Nevada. Best is running for the U.S. House on a platform advocating for stricter immigration policies, including preventing undocumented immigrants from voting and utilizing state hospitals without being sent back. He supports ceasing taxation on seniors' social security, abolishing the Department of Education in favor of state-controlled school funding and vouchers, and reforming Nevada's mineral taxation to boost local refining, create jobs, and increase state revenue. He also seeks to eliminate taxes on tips.

• William Johnson — Candidate for U.S. House Representative in NV

  William Johnson is an independent candidate seeking election to the U.S. House, representing Nevada's 4th Congressional District. He has officially declared his candidacy for the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026, following a primary election set for June 9, 2026. Running without affiliation to a specific political party, Johnson has not yet provided detailed policy positions or background information through Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Voters will need to look elsewhere for his specific stances as his campaign progresses.

• Gary Steele — Candidate for Representative in Congress in NV

  Gary Steele is campaigning for the U.S. House of Representatives in Nevada's 4th Congressional District, emphasizing individual liberty, fiscal responsibility, and limited government. As a non-career politician, Steele advocates for free markets, constitutional rights, and personal privacy, striving to reduce government interference. He is dedicated to cutting wasteful spending, balancing the budget, and ending generational debt. Steele believes in empowering free individuals and communities over centralized government planning, fighting for the families across Nye, Mineral, Esmeralda, and Lincoln Counties and North Las Vegas. His platform is built on 'Less government. More freedom.' and he accepts no corporate PAC money.