Jeff Gunter
NV-03 Republican nominee?
$403.43
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleDermatologist
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age65 years old (Jan 31, 1961)
GenderMale
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LocationNevada
BackgroundDermatologist
EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley — A.B.
Notable personal detailsJeffrey Ross Gunter is an American dermatologist, healthcare executive, and former diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to Iceland from 2019 to 2021. He previously ran for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Nevada in 2024 and is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District (2026 cycle). He earned an A.B. from the University of California, Berkeley and an M.D. from the University of Southern California, and completed a dermatology residency at LAC+USC Medical Center.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Jeff Gunter supports pro-growth tax policies and tax cuts, framing lower taxes and reduced government spending as part of strengthening the economy. His campaign materials and interviews describe favoring tax relief and business-friendly incentives to spur growth and job creation.
Healthcare
Jeff Gunter emphasizes investing in Nevada’s medical infrastructure and increasing support for veterans’ healthcare but does not articulate a clear position on federal health coverage policies such as the ACA, Medicare expansion, or single-payer. His public materials focus on boosting medical education, research, and veterans’ access to care. No explicit endorsement of a public option, Medicare for All, or major privatization measures was found in the reviewed sources.
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Immigration & Border
Supports finishing the southern border wall, expanding border enforcement and surveillance, increasing funding for border patrol agents, and aggressive deportation-focused measures. Advocates strict controls to stop illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drug smuggling and has promoted initiatives framed as large-scale deportation and stronger border militarization.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has said abortion policy should be decided by the states and has stated he does not support a national abortion ban. He has also indicated support for safety/ reporting requirements for chemical abortion medications. Overall his public statements emphasize state-level decision-making rather than advocating a federal ban or codification of nationwide access.
Climate & Energy
Supports U.S. energy independence through increased domestic energy and hydrocarbon production, building/refurbishing refineries, and promoting responsible development in Nevada while opposing the Green New Deal and similar agenda items. Emphasizes lowering energy costs and reducing reliance on foreign energy sources rather than pursuing aggressive emissions-targeted policies.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment rights and encourages private gun ownership for self‑defense and deterrence; emphasizes Nevada’s tradition of protecting the Second Amendment. Does not provide evidence of support for significant new gun restrictions in the cited statements.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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