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NV-02 Republican nominee?
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JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePhysician
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationNevada
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BackgroundPhysician
Notable personal detailsFred Joseph Simon Jr. is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District (NV-02). He is a physician (M.D.) and has described work as a trauma surgeon and former pancreatic/biliary cancer surgeon, as well as experience as an educator and entrepreneur. He previously ran in Nevada’s 2022 Republican primary for governor and has also been a candidate for NV-02 in prior cycles.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate advocates reducing federal spending, balancing the budget, and providing targeted tax relief to homeowners and families while opposing policies that increase inflation through money printing. He emphasizes cutting wasteful government spending and lowering tax burdens on households and small businesses.
Healthcare
Supports reforming the Affordable Care Act to prioritize patients, expand coverage options, reduce premiums and out-of-pocket costs, and increase transparency and accountability from insurers and providers; emphasizes prevention, rural healthcare access (physician recruitment/incentives), and reducing medical errors.
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Immigration & Border
Supports closing the border, building a wall, and deporting undocumented (illegal) aliens.
Climate & Energy
The candidate supports unlocking federal lands for mining and responsible resource development, emphasizes protecting mining and agriculture from regulation, and prioritizes energy and economic policies aimed at lowering costs. His platform frames federal overreach as harmful to local industries and advocates policies consistent with American energy independence and market-driven energy production.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Fred Simon Jr. for NV-02 Republican nominee?
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Fred Simon Jr. for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20242024
LatestCycle 2024
Source: FEC
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