NV-02 Republican nominee?
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JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolice officer (retired)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationNevada
BackgroundPolice officer (retired)
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EducationTruckee Meadows Community College — A.A., Criminal Justice
Notable personal detailsGeorge Forbush is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a retired police officer who served for about 27 years, including roughly 20 years with the Sparks Police Department. He has been involved with wildlife and outdoor-sports advocacy in Nevada, including leadership roles with the Coalition for Nevada’s Wildlife and the Nevada Predator Hunting Association.
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Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes housing affordability and proposes exploring new loan structures to lower housing costs, and opposes selling public lands; he does not state clear positions on tax rates or major tax policy changes in available campaign reporting.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate has publicly identified as an owner of multiple AR-15-style rifles and posted social media messages endorsing building AR-style pistols for use against perceived political opponents and threats. Public reporting and court filings show those posts and that he defended them in litigation with the City of Sparks. The candidate’s public statements indicate a robust pro-gun stance and opposition to restrictions on such firearms.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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