
Steven Horsford
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Nevada
General Election
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94%chance to win
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age53 years old (Apr 29, 1973)
GenderMale
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LocationNevada
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationClark High School (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Notable personal detailsSteven Alexzander Horsford is a U.S. Representative from Nevada, serving Nevada’s 4th Congressional District (2013–2015; 2019–present). He previously served in the Nevada State Senate (2005–2013) and was Majority Leader (2009–2013). Horsford earned a B.A. from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2014 and has worked as a business executive and professional advocate.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Steven Horsford supports tax policy centered on working families, middle-class relief, and small businesses. He has backed eliminating the federal income tax on tips, while opposing what he describes as tax cuts for billionaires and calling for fiscally responsible tax reform that lowers costs and supports economic opportunity.
Healthcare
Steven Horsford has supported extending Affordable Care Act tax credits and has pushed legislation to restore and fully fund those subsidies for Nevada families. His recent statements frame affordable health coverage as a priority for working people and criticize policies that would reduce access to care.
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Immigration & Border
Steven Horsford backs comprehensive immigration reform that protects national security while keeping families together. He has also criticized the border wall and mass deportation policies, and has called for humane, accountable immigration enforcement with oversight.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Steven Horsford has publicly supported enshrining Roe v. Wade into law and said access to abortion care should not depend on zip code. His congressional voting record shows repeated opposition to abortion restrictions and support for bills protecting abortion access and contraception.
Climate & Energy
Steven Horsford has backed opposition to fossil-fuel production expansion and has publicly supported wind and solar development in Nevada. His congressional record also shows repeated votes aligned with pro-environment and clean-energy positions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports responsible gun control and background checks. Also backed community violence intervention legislation and broader gun violence prevention measures, including bills associated with enhanced background checks, extreme risk protection orders, and an assault weapons ban.
Latest News
Steven Horsford is being discussed in the context of the 2026 House battleground, where Democrats are testing whether more populist, anti-corporate messaging can improve their chances. The broader political environment may also be shifting against Democrats after recent Supreme Court rulings that critics say could help Republicans in the midterms. There are no specific new actions or statements from Horsford in the provided reports.
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