Drew Johnson
Republican candidate for Comptroller in Nevada
Nevada State Treasurer winner?
$475.00
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — Nevada State Treasurer winner?
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23%chance to win
$475.00NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePublic policy analyst
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyLibertarian Republican
GenderMale
LocationNevada
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BackgroundPublic policy analyst
EducationPepperdine University — Master's, Public Policy/Economics (2001–2003)
Notable personal detailsJason 'Drew' Andrew Johnson is a Republican candidate for Nevada State Treasurer in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is a public policy analyst and political columnist, and previously founded and led the Tennessee Center for Policy Research (later the Beacon Center of Tennessee). Johnson has run for office in Nevada, including U.S. House (NV-03) in 2024 and Clark County Commission District F in 2022.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Drew Johnson’s campaign emphasizes lowering borrowing costs, reducing waste, and protecting Nevada taxpayers from higher taxes. He supports fiscally disciplined management of state finances, refinancing debt when possible, and using state resources to save money rather than raise taxes on families or businesses.
Healthcare
Drew Johnson’s publicly listed healthcare commentary emphasizes market-based reforms, price transparency, and criticism of Obamacare-style interventions. His questionnaire response on healthcare is not provided, so the clearest documented position comes from his published columns rather than a formal campaign platform.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Drew Johnson has said he will respect Nevada’s abortion law and that abortion is a state issue after Dobbs. He has also said he will have nothing to do with abortion as a member of Congress and will protect IVF, but his publicly documented position does not clearly endorse either broad abortion access or abortion restrictions.
Climate & Energy
Supports permitting drilling on public lands and opposes government funding for renewable energy development. Frames cleaner energy sources as acceptable only if they do not raise living costs, and criticizes what it describes as expensive green energy policies.
Public Safety & Guns
Drew Johnson presents himself as strongly aligned with Second Amendment rights and limited government. A Vote Smart profile notes that he earned the endorsement of the Nevada Firearms Coalition for his commitment to the Second Amendment, and his campaign and public writing emphasize individual liberty and opposition to government overreach.
Campaign Fundraising
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