Jose M. Zelaya
Jose M. Zelaya is a Republican candidate for governor of Nevada in 2026. His campaign website says he is running on lowering the cost of living, expanding housing supply, supporting small businesses, improving education, making healthcare more affordable, securing Nevada’s water future, and investing in clean energy and new industries.
Positions on Key Issues
| Issue | Stance | Confidence | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Zelaya says he would make healthcare more affordable by reducing prescription drug costs, expanding access in rural communities, strengthening the mental health workforce, improving Medicaid efficiency, and promoting preventive care. | ● high | |
| Economy | Zelaya says he would lower the cost of living, deliver targeted tax relief, support small businesses, expand workforce training and apprenticeships, and cut red tape for entrepreneurs. | ● high | |
| Climate/Energy | Zelaya says he would support clean energy and new industries, including expanding Nevada’s lithium and battery production economy, supporting solar and energy storage projects, modernizing the grid, and attracting advanced manufacturing and technology investment. | ● high | |
| Abortion & Reproductive Health | No public position found | ○ low | No sources |
| Immigration | No public position found | ○ low | No sources |
| Firearms & Second Amendment | Zelaya says he would provide strong support, training, and resources for law enforcement, take action against retail theft, drug trafficking, and violent crime, expand community policing partnerships, and improve mental health crisis response systems. | ● high | |
| Foreign Policy | No public position found | ○ low | No sources |
| Civil Rights & Equality | No public position found | ○ low | No sources |
| Education | Zelaya says he would increase teacher pay, send more funding directly to classrooms, expand career and technical education, strengthen early literacy programs, and improve school accountability. | ● high | |
| Tech & AI | No public position found | ○ low | No sources |
| Election Policy | No public position found | ○ low | No sources |
| Local Issues | No public position found | ○ low | No sources |
Healthcare
● highZelaya says he would make healthcare more affordable by reducing prescription drug costs, expanding access in rural communities, strengthening the mental health workforce, improving Medicaid efficiency, and promoting preventive care.
Economy
● highZelaya says he would lower the cost of living, deliver targeted tax relief, support small businesses, expand workforce training and apprenticeships, and cut red tape for entrepreneurs.
Climate/Energy
● highZelaya says he would support clean energy and new industries, including expanding Nevada’s lithium and battery production economy, supporting solar and energy storage projects, modernizing the grid, and attracting advanced manufacturing and technology investment.
Abortion & Reproductive Health
○ lowNo public position found
No sources available
Immigration
○ lowNo public position found
No sources available
Firearms & Second Amendment
● highZelaya says he would provide strong support, training, and resources for law enforcement, take action against retail theft, drug trafficking, and violent crime, expand community policing partnerships, and improve mental health crisis response systems.
Foreign Policy
○ lowNo public position found
No sources available
Civil Rights & Equality
○ lowNo public position found
No sources available
Education
● highZelaya says he would increase teacher pay, send more funding directly to classrooms, expand career and technical education, strengthen early literacy programs, and improve school accountability.
Tech & AI
○ lowNo public position found
No sources available
Election Policy
○ lowNo public position found
No sources available
Local Issues
○ lowNo public position found
No sources available
Top Donors
No campaign finance data found in public disclosures as of 2026-04-07. The reviewed search results surfaced Ballotpedia and state candidate-information pages, but no donor totals or itemized finance records were found in the search snippets.
Voting Record
No public legislative voting record. No prior elected or executive office found in the sources reviewed, so there is no comparable voting or governing record to summarize.
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/7/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.