Lieutenant Governor Nevada in Statewide, Nevada

2026 Primary Election

• Courtney Burke — Nurse practitioner, small business owner in Las Vegas, NV

  Courtney Burke is a lifelong Nevadan, a nurse practitioner, and a small business owner. Born in Reno and raised in Washoe Valley, she moved to Las Vegas to pursue her nursing education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. For over a decade, she has served Nevada families as a pediatric ICU nurse and family nurse practitioner. Burke is running for Lieutenant Governor to champion small businesses, advocating for reduced regulatory hurdles and expanded access to vital capital. She also aims to strengthen the state's tourism by reinvesting in hospitality training and promoting Nevada's unique attractions, committed to building a stronger, healthier future for all Nevadans.

• Sandra Jauregui — Nevada Assembly Majority Leader in Las Vegas, NV

  Sandra Jauregui is the Nevada Assembly Majority Leader and a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 41. A Democrat from Las Vegas, she is a 2019 EMILYs List Rising Star Award nominee with a distinguished record of public service. She previously worked in Nevada’s Home Again program and, as a survivor of the 1 October shooting, has championed commonsense gun violence prevention laws. Jauregui is running for Lieutenant Governor to be a fierce champion for Nevada’s working families, advocating for policies that lower costs, expand access to good-paying jobs, strengthen public education, ensure affordable housing, and cap healthcare costs. She aims to deliver bold leadership and expand Democratic power in Nevada.

• Bridget N. "bridgienix" Scheiner — Performer, Video Editor, Creative Director, & Owner of BN Creative in NV

  Bridget N. "BridgieNix" Scheiner, a 36-year-old Democrat, is seeking the Lieutenant Governor seat in Nevada's 2026 primary. A performer, video editor, creative director, and owner of BN Creative, she brings 17 years of entertainment industry experience and union membership (SAG-AFTRA, Choreographers Guild) to her campaign. Scheiner advocates for entertainment justice, having authored bills for the Nevada Legislature including an "Entertainment Bill of Rights." Her platform includes expanding abortion access, abolishing ICE, implementing a Workplace Psychological Safety Act, and a $2.4 billion plan for education, healthcare, tourism, performing arts, and housing. She is dedicated to challenging the status quo and empowering the working class.

• Stavros Anthony — Incumbent Lieutenant Governor in Las Vegas, NV

  Stavros Anthony is the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, having assumed office in January 2023. A Republican, he is seeking re-election in the 2026 primary for this office. Prior to his current statewide role, he served on the Las Vegas City Council for over a decade. His extensive background also includes a career as a captain in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and experience as an adjunct faculty member. Anthony holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he has received an endorsement from President Trump for his re-election campaign.

• Janine Hansen — Executive director, Independent American Party of Nevada in NV

  Janine Hansen is a prominent political figure in Nevada affiliated with the Independent American Party. She currently serves as the Executive Director and Chair of the Independent American Party of Nevada, having assumed the chair position in April 2024. An alumna of Brigham Young University, Hansen has a long history in Nevada politics, including a run for the U.S. Senate in 2024. She is presently a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Nevada in the 2026 general election. Her specific policy positions are not detailed in the available information.

• Cornelius D. Jones — Candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Las Vegas, NV

  Dr. Cornelius D. Jones is a veteran and a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Nevada in the 2026 election, running under no political party. He launched his campaign with the slogan 'It’s Time!', filing his candidacy on March 13, 2026. His platform centers on five key priorities for Nevadans: making the state more affordable by addressing housing costs and supporting working families, strengthening mental health services, improving infrastructure for sustainable growth, expanding economic opportunity and job creation, and advancing education across the state.