Nevada 1st District
Dina Titus (D) holds this seat and is running again. 4 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Dina Titus
Democrat · holds this seat today
FLiberty Score FOn the liberty side in 51 of 120 votes and bills.
Raised $2,055,144 since January 2025: 49% from PACs and other committees, 46% from people, 5% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Carrie Buck
Republican · Nevada state senator, former school principal
ALiberty Score A100 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Buck has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Buck.
Raised $2,632,235 since January 2025: 68% from people, 23% transfers and other income, 8% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Higher on Liberty Score: Carrie Buck. Carrie Buck: A, 100 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count. Dina Titus: F, 36 out of 100 from recorded votes.
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Side by side
A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Carrie Buck, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Buck, so the grade above comes from this list: what Buck has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Wrote that Iran cannot be allowed a nuclear weapon and that further military action needs congressional approval, without backing or opposing the current war.
“We cannot allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon, and we must protect American troops and our allies,”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A red line on nuclear weapons with no policy named does not settle the measure.
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Wrote that she does not support reducing the US commitment to Israel's security.
“I do not support reducing our commitment to its security.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing cuts to support for Israel is the with side of this measure.
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Wrote that Nevada families do not need a federal tax increase.
“The last thing they need is another tax increase.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing a tax rise is the with side of this measure.
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Called tariffs a useful tool but said they should be targeted and not permanent.
“they should be targeted and used strategically, not become permanent policies that drive up costs for Nevada families and small businesses.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Backing targeted tariffs while warning against permanent ones does not settle the measure.
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Served on a task force aimed at keeping transgender athletes out of women's sports.
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Working to keep women's sport female is the with side of this measure.
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Said people who come to the country illegally should be deported.
“But coming here illegally, you are breaking laws. Those people need to be deported.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Enforcing the law and deporting those who break it is the with side of this measure.
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Wrote that the border must be secured and immigration laws enforced.
“We need to secure the border and enforce our immigration laws, with deportation focused on violent illegal criminals,”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border and enforcing the law is the with side of this measure.
Also on the ballot
Steven St. John (Independent), Bobby Khan (Independent).
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