William Conrad
William Conrad
NV-02 Republican nominee?
$103.7K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitician (former Modesto City Council member)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationNevada
BackgroundPolitician (former Modesto City Council member)
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Notable personal detailsWilliam “Bill” Conrad is a Republican candidate who has run for federal office in Nevada, including U.S. Senate (2024). He previously served on the Modesto, California City Council (including as vice mayor) and has been described in media as an Army lieutenant colonel and combat veteran. He has also been involved in conservative political organizing in Nevada.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes, shrinking government, reducing regulations, and cutting spending while prioritizing fiscal responsibility and a balanced budget. Advocates keeping more money in the pockets of residents and reducing federal spending and debt.
Healthcare
Supports maintaining Medicare and Medicaid but opposes additional taxpayer-funded universal programs and favors state control/management of Medicaid and Medicare rather than expanded federal programs.
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Immigration & Border
Prioritizes securing the southern border through increased Border Patrol resources, technology upgrades, and cooperation with neighboring countries; supports funding for portions of a border wall via federal appropriations and redirected resources; is open to a bipartisan border package if effective and supports DACA on a case-by-case basis.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports strong restrictions on abortion, endorsing legislation that would limit, decrease, or prohibit abortion with the sole exception when the mother’s life is in danger. He opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers and does not support abortion drugs, except if legal under strict FDA requirements and oversight.
Climate & Energy
The candidate rejects that global warming is caused by human activity and prioritizes U.S. energy independence, favoring continued fossil-fuel production and nuclear as a reliable power source. Climate policy is described as a low priority and regulatory mandates are viewed as burdensome for small businesses.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate opposes restrictions on gun ownership and endorses the Second Amendment as prohibiting infringement on the right to keep and bear arms. He is an NRA life member and indicates no gun-ownership restrictions are needed to protect public safety.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20242024
LatestCycle 2024
Source: FEC
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