State Treasurer Nevada in Statewide, Nevada

2026 Primary Election

• Joe Dalia — Incumbent Nevada State Assembly member, District 29 in Henderson, NV

  Joe Dalia, a 34-year-old first-term Assembly member from Henderson, Nevada, is running for State Treasurer in 2026. A Democrat, Dalia is a former attorney in venture capital and technology, most recently at Meta, and a father of three. He aims to expand the Treasurer's office work in housing and economic development, fostering entrepreneurship and diversifying Nevada's economy beyond tourism. Dalia champions generating tax-free revenue for schools and proposes legislative changes to attract businesses, citing his sponsored bills (AB239, AJR8) as successful examples in drawing tech investment. He seeks to grow the state budget sustainably and responsibly.

• Jay Maharjan — High school special education teacher in Las Vegas, NV

  Jay Maharjan is seeking the Democratic nomination for Nevada State Treasurer in the 2026 primary. A 53-year-old public school special education teacher in East Las Vegas, he brings a diverse academic background with multiple advanced degrees, including a doctorate in education. Maharjan's professional experience includes serving as a former Nevada leader for the White House’s Startup America initiative and a global ambassador for a State Department entrepreneurship initiative. His campaign focuses on protecting taxpayer dollars, responsible investment, and expanding economic opportunity for Nevada families, aiming to provide steady and transparent financial leadership.

• Tya Mathis-Coleman — Deputy State Treasurer in Las Vegas, NV

  Tya Mathis-Coleman, a Las Vegas native, holds a Doctorate in Public Policy and a background in education and public administration. She currently serves as Nevada's Deputy Treasurer of College Savings, where she has overseen the state's 529 plan, student loan programs, and the Millennium Scholarship for over six years. Her career also includes nearly five years leading recruitment efforts for the Clark County School District. Mathis-Coleman is running for State Treasurer to ensure stable financing for Nevada, prioritize people over politics, expand educational opportunities, and secure the long-term solvency of the Millennium Scholarship. She is endorsed by current State Treasurer Zach Conine.

• Jeff Carter — Owner/Manager, Carter Family Capital Management in Las Vegas, NV

  Jeff Carter is a Republican candidate seeking election as Nevada State Treasurer in 2026. Drawing on over 40 years of finance experience, including 25 years as a Chicago Mercantile Exchange trader, Carter advocates for a finance professional to lead the Treasurer's office. He currently leads Carter Family Capital Management and serves as Chairman of the Nevada Commission on Tourism. Carter emphasizes an apolitical approach, asserting that investment decisions should be based strictly on financial return and risk, free from social, political, DEI, or ESG values. His platform focuses on maximizing taxpayer returns, avoiding raids on the Rainy Day fund, and ensuring transparency with state and local officials regarding Nevada's $12 billion portfolio.

• Drew Johnson — Policy analyst in Las Vegas, NV

  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.