
Gamaliel Zavala Enriquez
NV-02 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommunity organizer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNevada
BackgroundCommunity organizer
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EducationSan Francisco State University (international relations; attended)
Notable personal detailsGamaliel Zavala Enriquez is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described experience in activism and campaign work and has advocated a universal basic income-style “citizen’s dividend” funded through a Nevada permanent fund concept tied to corporate and mineral wealth. Public reporting also describes him as having experienced homelessness and involvement with the criminal justice system earlier in life, and later completing undergraduate and graduate studies.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports universal, cradle-to-grave programs including a $1,300/month Universal Basic Income funded via a government-administered Nevada Permanent Fund and promotes taxing concentrated wealth (visuals and messaging call to 'Tax the Rich').
Healthcare
Supports universal health care and other universal public programs as part of a platform of universal policies. Advocates expanding government-administered programs to provide broad, cradle-to-grave coverage and supports universal healthcare access.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, a guest worker program with labor protections, streamlined legal immigration, and measures described as smart border security. Emphasizes that legalization and protecting immigrant workers are necessary alongside border measures.
News
Gamaliel Zavala Enriquez is being mentioned in coverage of Nevada’s expectedly competitive 2026 election cycle. The reporting says Democrats are trying to reclaim the governorship, with affordability issues likely to be a major campaign theme. The summary does not provide specific new actions or statements from Zavala Enriquez himself.
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