
William Conrad
NV-02 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleU.S. Army officer (retired lieutenant colonel; Special Forces/Green Beret)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationNevada
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BackgroundU.S. Army officer (retired lieutenant colonel; Special Forces/Green Beret)
EducationUnited States Military Academy at West Point — B.S./B.A. Engineering (1980)
Notable personal detailsWilliam Bryan “Bill” Conrad is a Republican candidate in Nevada and a former U.S. Senate candidate. He is a U.S. Military Academy at West Point graduate and a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel with Special Forces (Green Beret) experience and multiple deployments, including tours in Afghanistan. He previously served on the Modesto, California City Council and as vice mayor/deputy mayor, and has been involved in Nevada Republican politics and conservative advocacy organizations.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing federal spending and deregulation, prioritizing economic growth to stop inflation, protecting entitlement programs by isolating their funding, and promoting traditional energy and small-business-friendly policies. Advocates tighter budget control and eliminating the Department of Education.
Immigration & Border
Prioritizes securing the southern border through increased border patrol resources, technology upgrades, and cooperation with neighboring countries; would fund a border wall through federal appropriations and redirected resources; would consider a bipartisan border package based on its effectiveness and supports DACA on a case-by-case basis.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Opposes abortion except when the mother’s life is at risk and supports federal legislation that would limit, decrease, or prohibit abortion. Opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers, does not support abortion drugs (saying they should meet FDA standards if legal), and would require strict restrictions on chemical abortion access.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate states that no restrictions on gun ownership are needed and asserts that law‑abiding citizens who own guns protect against tyranny and crime. The candidate is a life member of the National Rifle Association and opposes redirecting police funds away from law enforcement.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20242024
LatestCycle 2024
Source: FEC
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