State Assembly District 5 in Nevada State House District 5, Nevada

2026 Primary Election

• Brittney M. Miller — Incumbent Nevada State Assemblymember in NV

  Brittney M. Miller is an incumbent Democratic Nevada State Assemblymember for District 5, first elected in 2016. Born in Detroit to a police sergeant father and U.S. Army employee mother, she holds master's degrees in Public Administration and Education, and a bachelor's in Criminal Justice. Her professional background includes teaching, banking, and managing programs for public schools and prisoner reentry. A passionate advocate, Miller champions education, criminal justice reform, veterans' issues, social justice, a diversified economy, accountable government, healthcare, wages, job benefits, and expanding gun purchase background checks. She is seeking re-election to the Assembly in 2026.

• Joshua Dowden — Candidate for Nevada State Assembly in NV

  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.

• Kelly Quinn — Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 5 in NV

  Kelly Quinn was born in Newport, Oregon. His diverse career includes serving as a corrections sergeant with the Nevada Department of Corrections, a REALTOR, a wildland firefighter, and working in safety and compliance in the hazardous materials industry, as well as with local fire and ambulance services. He has held roles as a state and county regulator in Carson City and Southern Nevada, and has served with the Central Nevada EMS Council and Nevada Emergency Medical Association. He is affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Peace Officers. He is running for the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 5 in the Republican primary, advocating for courageous leadership.