Campaign promises & positions (2026 race)
What they're telling voters right now, sourced and dated — read it against the voting record above and judge the match yourself.
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Position Death penalty
“I believe that it's a natural deterrent in the mindset of a criminal, and it's a solution for individuals that have committed egregious crimes against society.”
The Nevada Independent · 2026-08-06 · Check this outlet's lean rating →
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Position Voter ID
“made a promise to voters that if the Legislature would not support the will of the people, I would take the vote directly to them”
The Nevada Independent · 2026-08-06 · Check this outlet's lean rating →
Record in office · Governor of Nevada (2023-present)
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Vetoed SB 217 (2025) - AN ACT relating to health care; prohibiting a governmental entity from substantially burdening certain activity relating to assisted reproduction
Vetoed June 12, 2025. Bill concerned assisted reproduction protections and infertility insurance coverage; the veto message cites an unfunded mandate including Medicaid coverage.
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Vetoed AB 597 (2025) - semi-open primary elections (official title not retrieved)
Vetoed June 12, 2025. Bill concerned primary elections for non-affiliated voters; the veto message cites the voters' recent rejection of a related ballot measure.
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Vetoed AB 388 (2025) - AN ACT relating to employment; requiring certain public and private employers to establish certain procedures and forms
Vetoed June 11, 2025. Bill concerned paid family leave for public and private employers; the veto message cites compliance burdens on businesses, wage replacement levels and penalties.
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Vetoed AB 441 (2025) - administration of the private school scholarship program (official title not retrieved)
Veto message dated June 10, 2025. Bill concerned scholarship grant organizations' reserves and tax-credit repayment; the veto message cites impact on scholarships and conflict with SB 460. Nevada Independent tracker groups it under June 11.