
Jerry Olsen
NV-02 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleU.S. Army medic / medical NCO (retired)
PartyRepublican
LocationNevada
BackgroundU.S. Army medic / medical NCO (retired)
EducationHigh School Diploma
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Notable personal detailsJerry V. Olsen is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District in the June 9, 2026 primary. He is a retired U.S. Army medical NCO/medic and a retired Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy sheriff. His campaign emphasizes affordability, veterans’ benefits, and legislative process changes such as single-subject bills.
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Economy & Taxes
Jerry Olsen identifies affordability and rising prices as a top economic concern, blames corporate leadership for high prices, and says he wants common-sense approaches to rebuild the economy. He discusses affordability and corporate responsibility but does not provide clear, specific proposals on tax policy in the cited coverage.
Immigration & Border
Supports enforcement-first immigration policies, emphasizing securing the border and construction of a border wall and favoring stronger border controls rather than expanded legal pathways or regularization.
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