Danielle Gallant

Proud to endorse @GallantD23 for State Senate! My full statement below:

WATCH: @GallantD23 and @michellebackus_ on what voters are turning out for in Nevada!

@DavidFlippoNV @joeygilbertinc @RealWashoeGOP @realDonaldTrump

As the first candidate President Trump endorsed in CD-2 last November (see below), I can tell you he got it right the first time. But since I won’t be on the ballot, he made a mistake today. Northern Nevada Republicans deserve a strong Nevada voice in this district, just as they’ve had with Barbara Vucanovich, Jim Gibbons, Dean Heller, and myself for the last 43 years. The home team has done just fine. The time has not come for a national private political organization to pick for Nevadans, who speaks for them in the U.S. House of Representatives. I proudly voted for pure Nevada, Nevada proud, James Settelmeyer.  With all due respect Mr. President, Nevada already has five representatives who live in Clark County. Your endorsement if followed, would make it six out of six. CD-2 has been especially good to you throughout your three runs. This endorsement is an incredibly curious way to say thank you to those people who have been the bedrock of your political endeavors here in original Nevada. JAMES SETTELMEYER WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jesse Watts Suspends Congressional Campaign, Endorses James Settelmeyer for Nevada’s 2nd District Today, after careful consideration and countless conversations with supporters across Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, I am announcing the suspension of my campaign for Congress. When I entered this race, I did so for one reason: to fight for the people of Northern Nevada. I wasn’t interested in political games, insider deals, or climbing the political ladder. I stepped forward because I believe our communities deserve a representative who understands our way of life and the challenges facing working families, law enforcement officers, ranchers, small business owners, and rural communities. From my very first interview, I made it clear that I was willing to challenge the status quo—even if that meant running against a candidate who carried President Trump’s endorsement. I believed then, and I believe now, that every candidate should earn the support of the people they seek to represent. However, politics is also about reality and strategy. With a crowded field dividing conservative voters, it has become clear that mounting a successful challenge requires more than conviction. It requires a broad political coalition, significant financial resources, and legislative experience. As I evaluated the landscape and considered what is best for Northern Nevada, I reached the conclusion that continuing this campaign would only further divide voters who share our commitment to limited government, individual freedom, and strong local communities. After careful consideration, I am endorsing James Settelmeyer for Congress and encourage my supporters to unite behind his campaign. James has spent years serving Northern Nevada. He understands our communities, our priorities, and our way of life. He has the legislative experience, the relationships, and the credibility necessary to effectively represent Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District in Washington, D.C. I cannot support a candidate for Congress who does not genuinely represent Northern Nevada. Our district deserves a representative rooted in our communities and committed to protecting our way of life. To everyone who supported this campaign, volunteered, donated, encouraged me, and stood alongside me: thank you. Your belief in this mission has been humbling and inspiring. While this campaign may be ending, my commitment to serving Nevada and fighting for the principles we share remains as strong as ever. If you have not yet cast your ballot, I encourage you to take a serious look at James Settelmeyer and what he brings to this race. Northern Nevada deserves strong representation, proven leadership, and a voice that will fight for our communities, our freedoms, and our way of life. Thank you, God bless you, and God bless the great State of Nevada. Jesse Watts

Unlike @SettelmeyerNV, @DavidFlippoNV doesn’t support California wokeism. David Flippo is exactly what NV-02 needs to represent them in congress not only against the democrats but the establishment too.

I support data centers because they bring jobs, investment, and economic growth to Nevada. At the same time, we have to put the right parameters in place to ensure they don’t raise costs on Nevada residents or businesses. As Governor, I’m focused on growing our economy responsibly while protecting rates for families.

You guys, can you please stop having to make poor @aprilcore make charts to demonstrate the complex (but, sadly, legal) political money laundering going on with PACs? nevadacurrent.com/2026/05/01…

The highest national average weekly price for regular gasoline in the US under Obama was **$3.97/gallon** in May 2011 (EIA data). Adjusted for inflation using CPI, that's equivalent to about **$5.83/gallon** in 2026 dollars.

#NVAG: Republican candidate Danny Tarkanian is placing his first TV spending. Current start date is 5/4 Tarkanian's campaign for NV Attorney General is his 12th different run for political office in Nevada -- 2004: NV State Senate District 11 (Won primary, lost general) 2006: NV Secretary of State (Won primary, lost general) 2010: U.S. Senate (Lost primary) 2012: U.S. Representative District 4 (Won primary, lost general) 2014: NV System of Higher Education Regent (Withdrew) 2016: U.S. Representative District 3 (Won primary, lost general) 2018: U.S. Senate (Withdrew) 2018: U.S. Representative District 3 (Won primary, lost general) 2020: Douglas County Commission (Won primary, won general) 2022: U.S. Representative District 2 (Lost primary) 2024: Douglas County Commission (Won primary, won general) 2026: NV Attorney General (?)