About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Nevada's 4th Congressional District, voters will see a familiar face on the ballot alongside a new contender. The Democratic nominee is Steven Horsford, a 51-year-old who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for the district and is seeking re-election. Horsford is an alumnus of the University of Nevada, Reno. The Republican nominee, John Jay Lee, is a 69-year-old businessman and politician who attended General Education at Brigham Young University Idaho.
As the election approaches, the composition of the United States House of Representatives stands at 212 Democrats, 220 Republicans, and 3 vacancies. In Nevada's 4th Congressional District, the demographic composition includes 35% Non-Hispanic White, 38% Hispanic, 18% Black, and 6% Asian residents.
Historically, Nevada's 4th District has shown support for Democratic candidates, with Joe Biden winning the presidential election in 2020 by an 8% margin. The district was also won by a Democrat in the 2022 House election, albeit by a closer margin; Horsford won by approximately 5%. This election cycle, the race in Nevada's 4th District is not expected to be competitive.
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