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Steven Horsford

Democratic candidate for Nevada's 4th Congressional District

Las Vegas congressman and former Culinary Training Academy leader focused on working families, housing costs, and earned retirement benefits.

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DistrictNV-04
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Steven stands.

Campaign position

Fair Pay for Tipped Workers

  • Supports ending the federal tipped subminimum wage and making tip-tax relief permanent, with a larger deduction for married tipped workers

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Housing Costs and Corporate Landlords

  • Supports the HOME Act and federal investigation of corporate manipulation of home rents and sales to improve housing affordability

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Tariff Refunds for Families

  • Supports the RELIEF Act to return money collected through unlawful tariffs to affected families and small businesses

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Protecting Earned Retirement Benefits

  • Supports Social Security 2100 benefit increases and opposes cuts or privatization of the retirement benefits workers have earned

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Immigration Reform and Accountability

  • Supports legal immigration pathways, shorter processing backlogs, and congressional oversight to hold enforcement agencies accountable

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Voting Rights and Election Transparency

  • Supports the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, expanded ballot access, and greater disclosure of money spent to influence elections

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026 appropriations

    Accomplishment

    Nevada transportation project funding

    Helped secure nearly $3.2 million in bipartisan federal appropriations for local transportation projects, including Tonopah road improvements and airport safety.

  2. Elected in 2012; returned after 2018 election

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Served an initial House term and returned after the 2018 election; now works on the Ways and Means Committee.

  3. Elected in 2004

    Experience

    Nevada state senator

    Entered elected office in the Nevada Senate before his first campaign for Congress.

  • Experience

    Culinary Training Academy leader

    Led a Nevada job-training program that helped residents prepare for hospitality work and other careers.

  • Experience

    Senate majority leader

    Led the Nevada Senate majority during the recession, working through difficult state budget decisions.

  • Experience

    Congressional Black Caucus chair

    Chaired the caucus, advocating for maternal health protections and small-business access to capital.

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