Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei

Trump Endorsement Pits Newcomer Against Familiar Face in Deep Red Nevada House Primary

RENO, Nevada—Fourth-generation rancher and Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Director James Settelmeyer was the overwhelming favorite to succeed the retiring Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) by winning November’s midterm election in the state’s deep red Congressional District 2. He earned broad name recognition across the 65,000-square-mile district, which spans 12 northern Nevada counties, as a small government, low tax, “common …

Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei

A Northern Nevada congressional seat that’s open for the first time in 15 years is testing Republican voters’ appetite for a candidate with a long political resume or a newcomer with President Donald Trump's backing. Former state lawmaker James Settelmeyer…