2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada

The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the four U.S. Representatives from the state of Nevada, one from each of the state's four congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the Nevada Senate and various state and local elections.

2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada

November 3, 2020

All 4 Nevada seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 3 1
Seats won 3 1
Seat change
Popular vote 665,526 633,827
Percentage 49.09% 46.76%
Swing 2.04% 0.99%

Results:
     Democratic hold
     Republican hold

District 1

The 1st district encompasses the Las Vegas Strip, taking in Downtown Las Vegas, Winchester, Paradise, Spring Valley, and Whitney. The incumbent is Democrat Dina Titus, who was re-elected with 66.2% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Declared
  • Allen Rheinhart, candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016[2]
  • Dina Titus, incumbent U.S. Representative[2]
  • Anthony Thomas Jr., security guard[2]

Endorsements

Primary results

Democratic primary results [13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dina Titus (incumbent) 31,916 82.6
Democratic Anthony Thomas Jr. 4,324 11.2
Democratic Allen Rheinhart 2,382 6.2
Total votes 38,622 100.0
Declared
  • Joyce Bentley, realtor and nominee for Nevada's 1st congressional district in 2018[2]
  • Josh Elliott, publicist[2]
  • Eddie Hamilton, businessman and perennial candidate[2]
  • Citlaly Larios-Elias, fashion designer[2]

Primary results

Republican primary results [13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joyce Bentley 5,565 35.9
Republican Josh Elliott Jr. 4,549 29.3
Republican Citlaly Larios-Elias 3,151 19.8
Republican Eddie Hamilton 2,347 15.0
Total votes 15,612 100.0

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[14] Safe D July 2, 2020
Inside Elections[15] Safe D June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] Safe D July 2, 2020
Politico[17] Safe D April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[18] Safe D June 3, 2020
RCP[19] Safe D June 9, 2020
Niskanen[20] Safe D June 7, 2020

Results

Nevada's 1st congressional district, 2020[21]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dina Titus (incumbent) 137,868 61.8
Republican Joyce Bentley 74,490 33.4
Independent American Kamau Bakari 6,190 2.8
Libertarian Robert Van Strawder 4,665 2.1
Total votes 223,213 100.0
Democratic hold

District 2

The 2nd district covers much of northern Nevada, including Reno, Sparks and Carson City. The incumbent is Republican Mark Amodei, who was re-elected with 58.2% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Declared
  • Mark Amodei, incumbent U.S. Representative[22]
  • Joel Beck, U.S. Air Force veteran and candidate for Nevada's 2nd congressional district in 2018[23]
  • Jesse Douglas Hurley, entrepreneur[24]
Declined

Polling

Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin
of error
Mark Amodei Adam Laxalt Undecided
WPA Intelligence[upper-alpha 1] October 15–16, 2019 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 35%[lower-alpha 2] 39% 27%
26%[lower-alpha 3] 56% 19%

Primary results

Republican primary results [13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Amodei (incumbent) 61,462 80.8
Republican Joel Beck 11,308 14.9
Republican Jesse Douglas Hurley 3,307 4.3
Total votes 76,077 100.0
Declared
  • Patricia Ackerman, candidate for Nevada State Assembly in 2018[23]
  • Ed Cohen, communications consultant[23]
  • Reynaldo Hernandez, produce clerk[23]
  • Clint Koble, nominee for Nevada's 2nd congressional district in 2018[23]
  • Ian Luetkehans[23]
  • Steve Schiffman, former U.S. diplomat[23]
  • Rick Shepherd, progressive activist[23]

Endorsements

Patricia Ackerman

Primary results

Democratic primary results [13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Patricia Ackerman 26,411 48.9
Democratic Clint Koble 12,315 22.8
Democratic Ed Cohen 7,186 13.3
Democratic Rick Shepherd 3,998 7.4
Democratic Reynaldo Hernandez 2,790 5.2
Democratic Steve Schiffman 974 1.8
Democratic Ian Luetkehans 338 0.6
Total votes 54,012 100.0

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[14] Safe R July 2, 2020
Inside Elections[15] Safe R June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] Safe R July 2, 2020
Politico[17] Likely R April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[18] Safe R June 3, 2020
RCP[19] Safe R June 9, 2020
Niskanen[20] Safe R June 7, 2020

Results

Nevada's 2nd congressional district, 2020[21]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Amodei (incumbent) 216,078 56.5
Democratic Patricia Ackerman 155,780 40.7
Independent American Janine Hansen 10,815 2.8
Total votes 382,673 100.0
Republican hold

District 3

The 3rd district encompasses the southern Las Vegas suburbs including Enterprise, Boulder City, Henderson, and Summerlin South. The incumbent is Democrat Susie Lee, who was elected with 51.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Declared
Withdrawn
  • Gary Crispin, marketing consultant[26]

Endorsements

Susie Lee
Former US Executive Branch Officials
  • Barack Obama, former President of the United States (2009-2017), former Senator from Illinois (2005-2008)[28]
Federal officials
  • Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator from California; Vice President of the United States of America[29]
Organizations
Unions

Primary results

Democratic primary results [13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Susie Lee (incumbent) 49,223 82.8
Democratic Dennis Sullivan 5,830 9.8
Democratic Tiffany Watson 4,411 7.4
Total votes 59,464 100.0
Declared

Endorsements

Daniel Rodimer
U.S. Politicians
State Politicians
Organizations
Dan Schwartz
U.S. Politicians
State Politicians

Primary results

Republican primary results [13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dan Rodimer 25,143 49.8
Republican Dan Schwartz 13,667 27.1
Republican Mindy Robinson 6,659 13.2
Republican Brian Nadell 1,971 3.9
Republican Cory Newberry 1,913 3.8
Republican Victor Willert 1,116 2.2
Total votes 50,469 100.0

Endorsements

Dan Rodimer (R)
U.S. Politicians
State Politicians
Organizations
Susie Lee (D)
Former US Executive Branch Officials
  • Barack Obama, former President of the United States (2009-2017, former Senator from Illinois (2005-2008)[28]
Federal officials
Organizations
Unions

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[40] Lean D November 2, 2020
Inside Elections[41] Likely D October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[42] Lean D November 2, 2020
Politico[43] Lean D November 2, 2020
Daily Kos[44] Safe D November 1, 2020
RCP[45] Tossup November 2, 2020
Niskanen[20] Safe D November 1, 2020

Results

Nevada's 3rd congressional district, 2020[21]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Susie Lee (incumbent) 203,421 48.8
Republican Dan Rodimer 190,975 45.8
Libertarian Steve Brown 12,315 2.9
Independent American Edward Bridges III 10,541 2.5
Total votes 417,252 100.0
Democratic hold

District 4

The 4th district covers the northern Las Vegas suburbs, including North Las Vegas, and takes in rural central Nevada. The incumbent is Democrat Steven Horsford, who was elected with 51.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Declared
  • George Brucato, painting contractor[46]
  • Chris Colley, re-recording mixer[47]
  • Gabrielle D'Ayr, risk manager[2]
  • Jennifer Eason, progressive activist[46]
  • Steven Horsford, incumbent U.S. Representative[46]
  • Gregory Kempton, teacher[46]

Endorsements

Steven Horsford

Primary results

Democratic primary results [13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Steven Horsford (incumbent) 39,656 75.1
Democratic Jennifer Eason 4,968 9.4
Democratic Gabrielle D'Ayr 3,847 7.3
Democratic Gregory Kempton 1,507 2.8
Democratic Chris Colley 1,431 2.7
Democratic George Brucato 1,424 2.7
Total votes 52,833 100.0
Declared
  • Rosalie Bingham, businesswoman[46]
  • Leo Blundo, Nye County commissioner[51]
  • Jim Marchant, former state assemblyman[52]
  • Charles Navarro, former district director for former U.S. Representative Cresent Hardy and U.S. Navy veteran[53]
  • Sam Peters, U.S. Air Force veteran and businessman[54]
  • Randi Reed, entrepreneur[54]
  • Lisa Song Sutton, businesswoman, attorney, and former Miss Nevada USA[55]
  • Rebecca Wood, businesswoman[54]

Endorsements

Jim Marchant
U.S. Politicians
Local Politicians
Others
Lisa Song Sutton
U.S. Politicians
Sam Peters
U.S. Politicians
State Politicians
Others

Primary results

Republican primary results [13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Marchant 15,760 34.8
Republican Sam Peters 12,755 28.1
Republican Lisa Song Sutton 6,846 15.1
Republican Charles Navarro 2,870 6.3
Republican Rebecca Wood 2,847 6.3
Republican Leo Blundo 1,923 4.2
Republican Rosalie Bingham 1,331 2.9
Republican Randi Reed 1,023 2.3
Total votes 45,355 100.0

Endorsements

Jim Marchant (R)
U.S. Politicians
Local Politicians
Others
Steven Horsford (D)

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[40] Likely D November 2, 2020
Inside Elections[41] Safe D October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[42] Likely D November 2, 2020
Politico[43] Lean D November 2, 2020
Daily Kos[44] Tossup November 1, 2020
RCP[45] Likely D November 2, 2020
Niskanen[20] Tossup November 1, 2020

Results

Nevada's 4th congressional district, 2020[21]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Steven Horsford (incumbent) 168,457 50.7
Republican Jim Marchant 152,284 45.8
Libertarian Jonathan Royce Esteban 7,978 2.4
Independent American Barry Rubinson 3,750 1.1
Total votes 332,469 100.0
Democratic hold

See also

Notes

  1. Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  2. Standard VI response
  3. Response after pollster addresses respondents with talking points about Mark Amodei's stances on the impeachment of Trump
Partisan clients
  1. Club for Growth is a pro-Republican PAC

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