A familiar face in Nevada conservative circles sets his sights on Ward 4
If you’ve been following Nevada conservative politics for a while, the name Morgun Sholty probably rings a bell. The Las Vegas-based activist and political consultant just announced he’s running for the Las Vegas City Council.
And he’s got a prominent backer cheering him on — former Councilwoman Victoria Seaman encouraged him to make the leap.
Who Is Morgun Sholty?
Sholty isn’t new to the political arena. He ran for Nevada’s 1st Congressional District in the 2022 Republican primary. He’s a political consultant, a fourth-generation horseman, a father of two boys, and a longtime conservative activist in the Las Vegas Valley.
He’s worked with the Leadership Institute, training young conservatives through its Youth Leadership School. He’s been involved with Power 2 Parent, a parental rights group in Nevada. And he signed a pledge with U.S. Term Limits to support a constitutional amendment capping congressional terms.
In other words, he walks the walk on limited government principles.
Back in 2022, Sholty was direct about his governing philosophy, saying:
“I don’t necessarily want to go up there and start passing a bunch of bills. The solutions that the government tends to provide tend to be worse than the problem.”
That’s the kind of thinking that resonates with conservatives who are tired of government that grows first and asks questions later.
Why This Race Matters
Las Vegas City Council seats may not make the headlines that a governor’s race does. But these are the folks making decisions that hit close to home — zoning, local spending, public safety, business regulations.
For Ward 4 residents in the west-central Las Vegas area, this seat directly affects their day-to-day lives.
Ward 4 is currently represented by Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske, who won the seat in 2022.
Allen-Palenske, a former two-term Republican assemblywoman, ran as a conservative but has reportedly received financial backing from prominent Democrats, including County Commissioner Justin Jones and Mayor Shelley Berkley. Her term expires in 2026, making this an open race.
That dynamic makes the Ward 4 race critical for conservatives. Having a fiscal conservative in that chair means a check on wasteful spending, a voice for small businesses, and someone who doesn’t reflexively reach for more regulations every time a problem comes up.
What Comes Next
The filing deadline for Las Vegas City Council races is March 13, 2026. The primary is set for June 9, 2026, with a general election on November 3, 2026. That means the race is just heating up.
If you live in Ward 4 and share conservative values, now is the time to get engaged. Follow Sholty’s campaign on X at @MorgunSholtyNV. Talk to your neighbors. Show up when candidates hold events in the community.
Local elections are won or lost on turnout. A motivated, organized conservative base in Ward 4 can absolutely put a limited-government voice back on the Las Vegas City Council. But only if people show up.
The article was edited at 12:20 p.m., Feb. 17, 2026, to reflect the correct ward and opponent details.
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