First wave of congressional candidates visit Fallon
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By Steve Ranson
Published April 7, 2026 at 9:09 AM PDT
The first of several election forums in the political season kicked off locally on April 16 with a handful of candidates vying for the open U.S. House of Representatives Congressional District 2 seat being vacated by longtime Rep. Mark Amodei.
A candidate seeking the open state attorney general along with six others vying for the House seat attended a candidates’ night at the Old Post Office hosted by the Churchill County Republican Central Committee.
Danny Tarkanian attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas and is no stranger to Churchill County, having attended numerous Republican functions.
Tarkanian, a Douglas County commissioner, filed for the attorney general post currently held by Aaron Ford, who is term-limited. Tarkanian said he has proudly called Nevada home for nearly 50 years. He and his wife, Amy, have raised four children and built their lives around service to the state and their community.
Tarkanian attended UNLV and then graduated magna cum laude from the University of San Diego School of Law.
Among his platform stances, Tarkanian said he is making election integrity a top priority and ending policies that obstruct lawful immigration enforcement. He also seeks to enforce existing civil rights and equal-protection laws and protect women’s sports from biological males.
Tarkanian opposes diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mandates in public institutions.
“I work very hard to keep my constituents updated,” Tarkanian said, adding those in attendance could email him with their concerns.
Tarkanian said he considers one of the most important elements of public service is being a voice for those who may feel they don’t have one.
If he wins the primary election, Tarkanian figures he will face current Assembly Speaker Nicole Cannizzaro, a Las Vegas Democrat. He said this will be a tough race.
Facing Cannizzaro is current state treasurer Zach Conine, and Adriana Fralick, a Reno attorney, is running against Tarkanian.
Sherman Tylawsky
Sherman Tylawsky of Carson City said public service is a normal call. He said it’s important to help constituents, and it’s even more important as the nation is celebrating its 250th year of independence this summer.
Tylawsky said the county needs to bring back the values of George Washington.
“Just bring back service to our country and love for our country,” he stressed.
Tylawsky said serving fellow Nevadans should come first.
With the candidates’ night following Tax Day, Tylawsky said there’s also a fiscal responsibility of paying taxes.
“We need to take care of our finances,” he said.
Tylawsky also said the schools should ensure history is being taught to students for them to have an appreciation of previous generations. He also wants to see a brighter future for today’s children.
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