Jesse Watts
Jesse Watts
NV-02 Republican nominee?
$103.1K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleSheriff
PartyRepublican
GenderMale
LocationNevada
BackgroundLaw enforcement officer
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Notable personal detailsJesse James Watts is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He previously served as Eureka County Sheriff-Coroner in Nevada and has been active in northern Nevada public safety and community organizations.
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Positions
Healthcare
Jesse Watts has emphasized addressing the opioid crisis and improving mental-health treatment access, including supporting medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) in jails and overdose-reversal protocols for first responders. Public statements or campaign materials found do not provide a clear position on broader federal healthcare policies such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicare for All, or a public option.
Public Safety & Guns
Jesse Watts has publicly opposed Nevada’s “red flag” law and expressed opposition to recent state gun-control measures, framing the issue as defending constitutional rights and emphasizing mental-health and violence prevention over firearm-focused legislation. He has spoken at Second Amendment events criticizing universal background checks and red flag measures and, as Eureka County sheriff, wrote an open letter vowing to resist enforcement of the red flag law.
News
There are no direct recent news developments about Jesse Watts in the provided summaries. The only related item is a broader piece about election denial and interference risks ahead of the 2026 midterms, which mentions Michigan election records but does not discuss Watts specifically. Based on the available information, it is unclear why he is in the news right now.
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