Nevada Assemblywoman Danielle Gallant has made a public plea for fellow Republican Jim Marchant to step aside in his latest bid for office. In a recent video, Gallant directly addressed Marchant’s announcement that he’s running for Congress in Nevada’s 1st District, currently held by Democratic Rep. Dina Titus.
The Blunt Request
“I’m wondering how many times this man has to lose before he goes away,” Gallant stated in her video. “The voters and the general have time and time again given him a response and a reformation that they are, he is not what they are looking for.”
She emphasized that her message wasn’t personal, but rather about electoral reality. “Nothing against Jim Marchant, but the voters have told us time and time again, he’s not what we want,” she added.
Gallant noted that political commentators such as Chuck Muth and Steve Sebelius have made similar observations about Marchant’s continued candidacies despite previous defeats.
Dear Jim Marchant: It’s Time to Step Aside. pic.twitter.com/X4ZCBNB6fQ
— Danielle Gallant (@GallantD23) April 30, 2025
A History of Defeats
Marchant’s political resume includes far more losses than wins. His only electoral victory came in 2016 when he won a Nevada Assembly seat. Since then, he’s collected a string of defeats:
- 2018: Lost his Assembly re-election to Democrat Shea Backus
- 2020: Lost his bid for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District
- 2022: Lost his Secretary of State race
- 2024: Received just 6.5 percent of votes in the U.S. Senate Republican primary
Read our prior coverage: Perennial Candidate Jim Marchant Announces (Yet Another) Run for Congress
The Purple State Reality
Gallant pointed to Nevada’s balanced political landscape as a key challenge for Marchant. “Nevada’s a third, a third, a third. Third Democrat, third Republican, third Independent,” she explained.
This political diversity means candidates need broad appeal to win statewide or in competitive districts. Gallant described Marchant as “very rigid” and “very, very, very conservative” – a stance she believes won’t work in purple Nevada.
The Opportunity Cost
For conservatives who believe in limited government, every electoral loss is a missed opportunity. Since redistricting in 2021, Nevada’s 1st Congressional District has become more competitive, with the Democratic registration advantage shrinking from 25.5 percentage points to just under 10.
Gallant framed her request as a matter of putting party and principles above personal ambition: “If you actually care about Nevada and if you actually care about the Republican movement and actually care about the opportunity for Nevadans to have equal representation up in D.C., step aside and let’s let somebody else give it a try.”
A Changing District
Marchant announced his run for CD1 against longtime Democratic Rep. Dina Titus on social media, promising to “bring strong, conservative leadership to Washington — to fight for our freedoms, secure our borders, support law enforcement, and always put America FIRST.”
Titus has represented the district since 2013 and has proven resilient despite redistricting making her seat more competitive. To defeat her in 2026, Republicans need their strongest possible candidate – and many party insiders don’t believe that’s Marchant.
What Comes Next
With the election still far away, Republicans have time to find alternatives. Gallant’s message ended with a call for “sacrifice and some humility” from Marchant, reflecting a growing sentiment among Nevada Republicans that new voices might have better chances of success.
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