2026 Congressional Candidate Policy Positions
Nevada
House Candidates District 3
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Women’s Reproductive Rights
Actively defends Reproductive rights and access to care, including IVF.Gun Control Laws
A vocal advocate for gun control measures. strongly supports requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers, including private gun sales, and closing the “Charleston Loophole.”Immigrant Policies
Supports Comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform that addresses border security, creates a path to citizenship, and protects asylum seekers.LGBTQ Policies
Strong supporter of the Equality Act. supports marriage equality and the rights of same-sex couples to marry. emphasizes the need to fight against discrimination and harassment faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Opposed and fought against bans on transgender individuals serving in the military.Equal Access to Education, Medical Care, and Housing
Advocates for Improvements to our education system.Other
Middle class tax relief, clean energy, Infrastructure investment, Transparency in drug prices, honoring our promises to veterans, addressing climate change, drought, and conservation. -
Women's Rights
I Am Leading A Massive Work Strike For Roe v. Wade Reinstatement. Trump and his handpicked right-wing justices on the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, turning millions of American women into second-class citizens without full bodily autonomy. That broke my heart and fueled my resolve. That’s why I am organizing Operation Work Strike for Freedom — a massive labor strike is planned for June 14, 2027, to demand full reinstatement of Roe v. Wade. Every pro-choice individual will be invited to sign this confidential pledge to participate. Together, we will bring the economy to its knees if that’s what it takes to restore women’s rights. OWSF is my plan. I ( Sean Hutchinson) created it. Ladies, I got your back. I will lead and push OWSF to victory, whether I win or lose my run for congress. Join us, Click the link below and take the OWSF pledge. Let's get our women their freedom back!Environment
Nevada has warmed by 2 degrees over the past century, and prolonged droughts are a real threat. We need a bold plan to secure our water supply for future generations. My California and Nevada High-Speed Rail and Desalination Act will construct a high-speed rail line from San Pedro, California, to Henderson, Nevada, designed to transport both people and goods, as well as millions of gallons of seawater in stainless steel containers. The water will be desalinated at plants near Henderson and Las Vegas to provide safe, reliable drinking water. This project will create thousands of good-paying union jobs and modernize our regional infrastructure.Gun Control
I am a gun owner and fully support your right to defend yourself. I urge my fellow Democrats, liberals, and progressives to switch their position and embrace the Second Amendment. I encourage you to purchase a powerful handgun or rifle for self-defense and learn to use it properly and responsibly. Our founding fathers wanted you to have the ability to protect yourselves and your loved ones. We Democrats lost the gun battle years ago. We need to wake up and understand that American society wants guns no matter what, and that’s not going to change. Let’s steal this issue away from the MAGA Republicans and use it to our advantage. Instead of losing on the gun issues, let’s start winning with it.Immigration
I love immigrants, and America should welcome more immigrants while maintaining border safety. My draft bill proposes amnesty for undocumented immigrants without criminal records or pending investigations for violent crimes, sex crimes, or theft. This bill offers smart border solutions and the use of non-military drones for border monitoring. Together, we can build a secure and sensible immigration policy that honors our values without masked ICE soldiers terrorizing families and children. We can have real immigration policies and be kind to immigrants at the same time. Please read the draft bill I authored here.LGBTQ Policy
Trump banned trans Americans from serving their country, and the far-right has made it clear that Obergefell v. Hodges — the decision protecting same-sex marriage — is in their crosshairs. If they try to overturn it, I will organize another national labor strike to defend marriage equality and adoption rights for LGBTQ parents. You will always have an ally in me. We will drive this economy to its knees in order to protect these LGBTQ rights.Education
Free Junior College or Trade School with Stipends: I have written a draft bill that would give two years of free junior college, trade school, or technical school to families earning $250,000 or less per year, and to single parents earning $125,000 or less. Children who are 25 years old or younger would be eligible. The bill also provides a $900 monthly stipend to help students pay for transportation, food, school supplies, and living expenses. To qualify, students need to keep a 2.0 GPA or higher and attend classes regularly, whether online or in person. While not every junior college will take part, many are expected to meet our guidelines and work with state and federal governments. Below, you can view the draft of the bill I wrote, called The American Family Higher Access Act.Housing
Making Homeownership Achievable for Working Americans: Homeownership should not be out of reach for working Americans. That’s why I wrote the First-Time Homebuyers’ Assistance Act, which provides up to a $40,000 federal down payment loan for individuals or couples who haven’t purchased a home by age 35. Eligibility includes an income cap of up to $120,000 (single) or $240,000 (married), a home price cap of $700,000, and a 0% interest loan that begins repayment in year six over 15 years. It can’t be discharged in bankruptcy and must be repaid upon sale or equity realization. This program opens the door to ownership for millions and strengthens the American middle class.Healthcare
Healthcare should be universal and affordable. My Medicare for All Plan will cover families earning up to $400,000 and individuals earning up to $200,000, gradually reducing coverage for higher incomes until full private pay is reached at $800,000 per family or $400,000 per individual. It will also allow physicians to determine covered services through direct payments and independent oversight reviews. The plan also replaces the VA system, providing up to $5,000 per month in living expenses for veterans unable to work due to doctor-confirmed service-related injuries, physical or mental, with reviews every three months to adjust stipends as needed. Medicare for all gives you peace of mind because if you lose your job, you still have healthcare. -
Economy
While Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are caught in a titanic struggle to see who can become Earth’s first trillionaire, average Nevadans are finding it harder and harder to afford the basic costs of living. The Trump administration’s tariffs are only a further tax on these costs. We need to bring an end to corporate price gouging while at the same time bringing up the wages of everyday Nevadans to accurately reflect the hard work that they do.Foreign Affairs
Israel is currently a country with a broken moral compass. The entire world sees this clearly except for the United States. A United States whose politics have been warped for far too long by the toxic effects of AIPAC and made worse recently by the Trump administration’s crackdown on free speech. America has enabled Israel’s bad behavior for too long.Immigration
Nevadans wanted better control of the border. No one wanted a goon squad disappearing friends and neighbors without due process.Equal access to education, medical care, and housing
As a doctor, I have been serving patients for the last 25 years in the US Healthcare system. I know how the sausage gets made. We need to do everything that we can to reach universal coverage with some form of insurance while at the same time lowering costs. There isn’t one magic bullet or policy that will allow this to happen. It will take changes in the ways that all of the major players do business, including the insurance companies, hospitals, drug companies and pharmacies, and physicians. The Affordable Care Act was a good step in the right direction. Unfortunately the Trump’s administration’s Big Beautiful Bill has taken us backwards, diabolically taking healthcare away from some who are among the most vulnerable in society to give tax cuts to Trump’s oligarch buddies.Other
Former Republican. I voted Democrat for president for the first time because I knew that Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act would help the American health care system. This became reality for Nevada in 2014 when Brian Sandoval, the Republican governor, opted Nevada in to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion, dropping Nevada’s uninsured rate from 17% to 7%. -
Economy
She will fight to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. Committed to eliminating wasteful spending and prioritizing investments the deliver improvements to our communities.Environment
Will fight to return control of land use, water management, energy policy and education to state/local leaders. Cut federal overreach and empower states to manage their own resources.Immigration
Supports a strong, effective enforcement , cutting edge technology and common sense immigration policies that respect the rule of law, keep our communities safe and ensure a fair and orderly system for those seeking the American dream. She will fight for policies that support national security starting at the border.Equal access to education, medical care, and housing
Feels school choice is not up for debate-its is a moral imperative. Will fight relentlessly for policies that empower parents, elevate educators, and deliver real accountability to schools.Background and Experience
She’s led as President of the City of LV Neighborhood Association, stood up for vulnerable children as an advocate in the foster care system, and served as a Board Trustee for both the CASA Foundation and the Public Education Foundation.Other
Supports term limits in Congress Feels best decisions are made closest to the people and supports restoring power to the states-reducing the size and scope of the federal government. Has a Bachelor Degree in political science and international relations, and Executive MBA and a masters in science in Construction Management. Has never held public office. -
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Women’s Reproductive Rights
Opposes abortion but believes the issue should be decided at the state level and would vote against a national abortion ban.Gun Control Laws
Without specific statements from Marty O'Donnell on gun control, it is difficult to give a definitive answer about his specific policies. However, based on the context of his broader political positions, it is likely he aligns with the mainstream Republican stance on the Second Amendment and gun ownership.Immigrant Policies
Emphasizes the need to secure the US borders, pointing to the high number of illegal immigrants as a major concern. He views border security as a fundamental duty of the federal government.LGBTQ Policies
His campaign and social media comments emphasize the importance of the "traditional family," which some interpret as reflecting his views on LGBTQ+ issues.Equal Access to Education, Medical Care, and Housing
He has expressed concerns about government handouts to immigrants, stating they are "given access to all sorts of handouts at our expense.Other
His campaign announcement and rhetoric often echo themes aligned with Trumpian politics, including criticism of "big" influences like corporate executives, union bosses, tech, pharma, media, and advocating for border security. -
Background and Experience
Neurosurgeon. I’m a conservative who grew up in Nevada. I hold a degree in economics and have spent my career caring for patients. I’m running for Congress to protect our freedoms, strengthen our economy, and deliver real, workable solutions to a healthcare system in crisis. -
Environment
Nevada’s water crisis demands action. We can no longer afford to wait. The population is growing, but the water supply is shrinking. Securing and expanding Nevada’s water supply means securing our future.Immigration
We fully support legal immigration for those who follow the rules and seek to contribute to our society. But we strongly oppose open-border policies that encourage illegal crossings, drug trafficking, human smuggling, and the exploitation of our immigration system.LGBTQ Policy
We stand firmly for fairness and integrity in women’s athletics. Biological differences matter, and we believe that women and girls deserve the right to compete on a level playing field — against other biological females. We’re fighting to preserve women-only sports to protect opportunities, scholarships, and the future of female athletes.Equal access to education, medical care, and housing
No one should have to choose between seeing a doctor and paying the rent. Yet too many families across Nevada are being crushed by the high cost of healthcare. Healthcare should be affordable, accessible reliable for everyone not just the wealthy or well-connected. // Parents should absolutely have a voice in what schools are teaching to students. The state should not dictate what students any specific ideology, just math English & science. -
Economy
Gas. Groceries. Rent. Everything costs more while wages stagnate. Washington insiders spend recklessly and leave working families to suffer. Nevada’s people deserve relief.Joshua Walters has a vision for our economy. It’s the government stepping aside and letting workers, entrepreneurs, and businesses do what they do best. He supports cutting taxes, slashing regulations, and advancing an America First agenda that keeps jobs here at home, rebuilds manufacturing, and restores opportunity for working families. Walters sees Las Vegas as a city poised to follow the explosive growth of Miami and Austin — becoming a magnet for investment, innovation, and long-term prosperity, but we need the right leadership in DC to make it happen.
Immigration
The Democrats let criminals and terrorists into our country. Fentanyl flows through our communities. Cartels think they can run our country. They all have to go.
Walters will finish Trump’s wall, deport illegals who commit crime, and support all actions Trump takes to crush the cartels. Nevada must never be a sanctuary for lawlessness.