With the seat open for the first time in 15 years, the Republican primary is also a test of President Donald Trump’s influence. https://www.kolotv.com/2026/06/06/meet-12-gop-candidates-looking-replace-rep-mark-amodei/ RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Republican race to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District is drawing a crowded field and marking the first time in roughly 15 years the congressional seat has been open. The contest is also shaping u

Robert Perea 6/7/2026, 10:32 PM https://www.fernleyreporter.com/article/5706,last-chance-candidate-forum-hosted-by-chamber Candidates for federal, county and city offices appeared before Fernley voters last week at a candidate forum at the Fernley Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon, answering questions on public safety, growth, infrastructure, government transparency, taxes and the role of local government as the Tuesday primary election approaches. The forum included can

Artificial intelligence, data centers, water usage, geothermal energy, public lands, and job displacement became major topics during a Northern Nevada congressional candidate forum. Candidates discussed the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and the growing concerns surrounding water consumption, electrical demand, tax incentives, ranching impacts, and the future of rural Nevada communities. Topics discussed include: AI data centers in Nevada Water consumption and drought c

Mark Robison Reno Gazette Journal Updated May 14, 2026, 7:05 a.m. PT https://www.rgj.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/05/14/13-republicans-run-for-northern-nevada-us-house-seat-held-by-amodei/90048316007/ After Republican Mark Amodei abruptly announced his retirement earlier this year from representing Northern Nevada in Congress, 25 candidates jumped into the breach hoping to replace him. Thirteen are Republicans. They are Jennifer Billat, Tom Doyle, David Flippo, Geor

Mini Racker May 28th, 2026 at 2:00 AM https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/meet-the-13-republicans-running-in-nevadas-2nd-congressional-district#tylawsky The Humboldt River near Winnemucca on Feb. 25, 2020. (David Calvert/The Nevada Independent) After Rep. Mark Amodei's (R-NV) surprise retirement announcement, Nevada's 2nd Congressional District will elect a new representative for the first time in 15 years. Given the district's Republican bent — it has never elected a De

ByThisIsReno Submitted by Sherman Tylawsky, candidate for Nevada U.S. Congressional District 2 https://thisisreno.com/2026/05/tylawsky-practical-conservatism-campaign/ At a 1986 political rally here in Nevada, former President Ronald Reagan once said that “people my age deeply believe it’s our duty to turn over to you young Americans the same freedom and opportunity that our parents and grandparents handed on to us.” Our campaign believes in passing on that freedom and opport

https://thisisreno.com/election2026/congressional-district-2/sherman-tylawsky/ Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District elects one member to the U.S. House of Representatives. The representative must run for re-election every two years. Questions & answers 1. Are you for or against the recently introduced “Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act”? Why or why not? While I hear people’s concerns about the cost of living and wealth inequality, I do not support the “Make Billionai

Nevada Congressional District 2 candidate Sherman Tylawski discussed conservative values, fiscal responsibility, public service, and generational leadership during a Northern Nevada candidate forum. Tylawski highlighted his experience serving congressional offices in Washington, D.C., his concerns about federal spending and partisan politics, and his vision for restoring civility, accountability, and constitutional principles in government. Topics discussed include: Fiscal re

Carson City Republican Party Sherman Tylawsky (R) is running for Congressional District 2 in 2026. This is his interview by the Carson City Republican Party on May 4, 2026. Note: Inclusion on this site does not imply endorsement of any candidate. Rather it is to bring voters the key information needed to help them make their own decisions.

Meet Sherman Tylawsky, GOP candidate for Nevada Congressional District 2. To help voters make informed decisions this election year, News 4-Fox 11 is publishing and broadcasting dozens of interviews with candidates who will appear on the June primary ballot. In fairness to all candidates, they were asked a series of similar questions. We are posting the full interviews online so voters can watch their responses in their entirety.

Congressional District 2 candidates who attended a forum presented by the Churchill County Republican Central Committee on April 16 include, from left, Michael Smith, Jesse Watts, Sherman Tylawsky, George Forbush and Rick Shepherd. Photo by Steve Ranson. By Steve Ranson Published April 7, 2026 at 9:09 AM PDT https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2026/apr/28/first-wave-of-congressional-candidates-visit-fallon/ The first of several election forums in the political season kicked off

KUNR Public Radio | By James Perez Published April 7, 2026 at 9:09 AM PDT https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-04-07/meet-sherman-tylawsky-republican-candidate-for-nevadas-cd2 Northern Nevada’s congressional district is completely up for grabs this election. Ahead of the June primary, we sat down with the Democrats, Republicans, and the lone Independent running for the seat. Hear from KUNR’s James Perez speaking with Republican Sherman Tylawsky. Why are you running now, an