Marchant Sets Sights on Congressional Seat
Jim Marchant, a businessman and former Republican Assemblyman, has thrown his hat into the ring once again. This time, he’s set his sights on longtime Democratic Rep. Dina Titus’s congressional seat. Marchant made the announcement Tuesday on social media, promising to “bring strong, conservative leadership to Washington.”
Marchant says he wants to fight for freedoms, secure the border, and support law enforcement. In his own words, he plans to “always put America FIRST.”
As a businessman who started three technology companies, Marchant brings private sector experience to the table. Many conservatives believe government should be run more like a business, with an eye toward efficiency and results.
A History of Electoral Defeats
This isn’t Marchant’s first attempt at public office. In fact, he’s run multiple times with limited success.
Marchant’s only electoral victory came in 2016 when he won a seat in the Nevada Assembly. He served just one term before losing his re-election bid in 2018 to Democrat Shea Backus.
Since then, Marchant has been on a losing streak. In 2020, he ran for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District but lost to Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford by nearly 5 percent (over 16,000 votes). After that defeat, he claimed he was “a victim of election fraud,” though a judge dismissed his lawsuit seeking a new election.
In 2022, Marchant ran for Nevada Secretary of State on a platform centered on election reform and overhaul of voting systems. Despite winning the Republican primary with 37.6% of the vote, he lost the general election to Democrat Cisco Aguilar by about 23,000 votes.
Most recently in 2024, Marchant ran for U.S. Senate, seeking to challenge Senator Jacky Rosen. He failed again, receiving just 6.5 percent of the votes in the Republican primary, far behind the winner Sam Brown.
Why This Matters to Conservatives
For conservatives who believe in limited government, each congressional seat matters deeply. Every vote in Congress can tip the scales toward or away from bigger government and more spending.
Nevada’s congressional delegation currently leans Democratic. A Marchant win would help shift the balance of power. For voters concerned about border security, election integrity, and law enforcement support, Marchant represents a chance to send those values to Washington.
What Critics Are Saying
Democrats and other critics point to Marchant’s history of challenging election results. After losing his 2020 bid for Congress, Marchant claimed he was a “victim of election fraud.” He was also part of a group of alternate electors prosecuted by Attorney General Aaron Ford after signing electoral certificates for Donald Trump in 2020.
Looking Ahead
The 2026 congressional race is still a long way off, but campaigns start early these days. Marchant will likely face primary challengers before getting a shot at Rep. Titus. The district has long been a Democratic stronghold, presenting an uphill battle for any Republican candidate.
Marchant’s political future remains uncertain given his past electoral defeats and controversies. The 2026 race will test whether voters in this traditionally Democratic district are receptive to his brand of politics.
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