State Assembly District 39 in Nevada State House District 39, Nevada

2026 Primary Election

• Brianna S. Cowan — Candidate for State Assembly in NV

  Brianna Cowan is a Republican candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 39, running in the 2026 primary with a commitment to accountability. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, she served nearly seven years as a nuclear reactor operator during the Global War on Terror. This background shapes her focus on strengthening rural Nevada's energy infrastructure. Her policy platform emphasizes public safety, advocating for keeping violent offenders off streets, supporting law enforcement, and mandatory minimums. She aims to boost the economy with permit deadlines, Nevada-first contracting, and regulatory reform. In education, she supports a Parents’ Bill of Rights, results-based funding, and universal school choice, while also pledging no new taxes and defending the Second Amendment.

• Ken Gray — Candidate for State Assembly in Dayton, NV

  Ken Gray is a dedicated husband, father, and U.S. Air Force veteran, serving 26 years as Chief Master Sergeant. His commitment to service runs in the family; his daughters also served, with one currently in the Nevada National Guard and as a Deputy Sheriff. Gray previously served two terms as a Nevada State Assemblyman for District 39 and as a Lyon County Commissioner. He briefly held a federal Veterans Affairs role but felt called to reclaim his Assembly seat in Nevada. As a Republican, he advocates for fiscal discipline, strong public safety, parental rights and higher education standards, and economic policies to grow jobs. He emphasizes principled leadership and common-sense Nevada values.

• Blayne Osborn — Incumbent Nevada State Assemblyman in Gardnerville, NV

  Blayne Osborn is an incumbent Republican State Assemblyman representing Nevada's District 39, having assumed office in November 2025. A native Nevadan and lifelong resident of his district, he is seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. Osborn has a deep background in public service, including multiple stints as a legislative assistant within the Nevada State Legislature and as President of Nevada Rural Hospital Partners. Campaigning on a platform of "No Drama. Just Results," he is a conservative fighter focused on fixing Douglas County school funding, securing Tahoe homeowners' fire insurance, strengthening Lyon County road safety, and ending California's monopoly on Nevada gas prices. He is endorsed by the Nevada Assembly Republicans.

• Bridget Peterson — Human Resources Project Manager at Nevada Rural Housing in NV

  Bridget Peterson is a Republican candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 39, in the 2026 primary election. She currently works as a Human Resources Project Manager for Nevada Rural Housing, aiding affordable housing initiatives. Peterson is also an elected trustee for the Lyon County School Board and an executive member of the Nevada Association of School Boards. Her professional background spans roles as a substitute teacher, a critical care registered nurse, and work with the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. Peterson prioritizes strong law enforcement and preventative public safety, economic relief for families, and investing in schools with local control. She is committed to service and leadership.