NV-02 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationNevada
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BackgroundPolitical candidate
EducationUniversity of Nevada, Reno — political science (student)
Notable personal detailsMorgan Leigh Wadsworth is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District in 2026. She is a sixth-generation Nevadan and a first-generation college student attending the University of Nevada, Reno, studying political science. Her work experience described publicly includes blue-collar and service jobs as well as veterinary and medical assistant roles, and she has emphasized healthcare as a top issue in her campaign.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to reduce corporate influence and corporate tax breaks, expand federal investment in healthcare, education, housing, and worker protections, and enforce antitrust and accountability measures to keep wealth in Nevada. Emphasizes ending corporate welfare, strengthening unions, and prioritizing affordability for working families.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to healthcare including universal coverage with public options alongside private coverage, reducing prescription drug costs, addressing medical debt, and strengthening rural health infrastructure and provider supply (loan forgiveness, expanded residency slots).
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Climate & Energy
Supports protection of Nevada’s public lands, water, and responsible land management while also emphasizing that mining, energy, and resource projects should provide fair returns to Nevada communities; policy language favors local control and responsible use rather than strict fossil-fuel phaseouts or explicit aggressive emissions targets. Public statements emphasize balancing conservation with responsible resource development and local economic benefits.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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