Samuel White
NV-02 Democratic nominee?
$54.9K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleWildland firefighter
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNevada
BackgroundWildland firefighter
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Notable personal detailsSamuel White is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He filed a Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on January 16, 2026, and his principal campaign committee is "Samuel White for Congress." In 2026 media coverage, he described being born and raised in Carson City and having worked as a wildland firefighter and on abandoned-mine fencing work in rural Nevada.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports significantly higher taxes on the very wealthy, including a wealth tax on billionaires, and proposals to close tax-code loopholes while lowering taxes for middle- and working-class households. The platform emphasizes redistributing wealth to address inequality and expanding government programs (e.g., Medicare for All) tied to that fiscal approach.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and lists it as a core campaign priority, signaling advocacy for a major public expansion of health coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), redirecting ICE funds to social services, banning private prisons/detention centers, and emphasizes immigration as part of the country’s founding and a humanitarian approach.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate’s campaign platform describes reproductive rights and reproductive healthcare as part of women’s rights and affirms bodily autonomy. The campaign page lists “healthcare and reproductive rights” among priorities for women’s rights and equality.
News
Samuel White is being mentioned in coverage of the competitive 2026 Nevada governor’s race, where Democrats are trying to win back the office. The reporting says affordability is likely to be a major campaign issue. It also places him in the broader set of primary contests as parties prepare for the November election.
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