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Government works best when it is limited, transparent, and accountable to the people. Nevada’s families and workers deserve the freedom to build their lives without interference from bureaucrats, special interests, or political insiders.
Nevada doesn’t need more empty promises from career politicians.
Fight Corrupt Government.
Real accountability and No Excuses.
Nevada needs representatives who show up, listen to their constituents, and treat their job as public service—not as a ladder for personal gain.
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Nevada deserves representatives who take the job seriously—showing up, keeping commitments, filing required reports on time, and being transparent about how campaign money is used. Too often, that standard isn’t being met. Missed public forums, late filings, and questionable spending patterns should erase trust and make voters feel like the system answers to insiders, not to them.
Incumbent Democratic Assembly leader and Speaker Pro Tempore Elaine Marzola’s campaign finance reports show funding tied to major corporate interests like MGM Resorts, Caesars, and Pfizer. In 2024 alone, she received $22,500 in campaign donations from MGM Resorts International and the Nevada Resorts PAC while representing plaintiffs in lawsuits involving those same interests. At the same time,
her most recent campaign finance filings
show spending patterns that include near-daily coffee purchases and even expensive sushi dinners. Campaign funds are meant to serve the public—not bankroll a lifestyle.
That’s exactly the kind of politics Nevadans are tired of.
Republican Patsy Carvalho publicly committed to debating Tighe and then failed to show up. That same campaign filed its required C&E report 13 days late. These aren’t minor details—they’re baseline expectations. If a candidate won’t meet voters or meet deadlines during a campaign, it raises real questions about how they’ll handle the responsibilities of public office.
As a special education teacher in a Title I CCSD school, accountability isn’t optional for Tighe—it’s daily, measurable, and non-negotiable. That’s the standard he's bringing to Carson City.
Keep government local and Protect Civil Liberties.
No Exceptions.
Nevada should be governed by the people who live here—not by distant bureaucrats in Washington.
The federal government has expanded far beyond its proper role, imposing mandates and regulations that undermine the ability of states and local communities to make decisions for themselves. Tighe will push back against federal overreach and restore the balance of power between the federal government and the states.
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Tighe is against the growing presence and authority of federal law enforcement agencies operating within states with limited local accountability. Agencies such as ICE and the FBI increasingly carry out operations that impact Nevada communities without sufficient transparency or coordination with local authorities.
We have also seen the increasing federalization of the National Guard, where state units can be placed under federal control and deployed abroad or domestically without meaningful local consent. The National Guard was originally intended to serve as a state-controlled force for local defense, disaster response, and emergency support, not as a standing reserve for undeclared foreign conflicts.
Tighe will introduce a Nevada version of the “Defend the Guard Act,” which would prohibit the deployment of Nevada National Guard units into foreign conflicts that have not been formally declared by Congress, as required by the Constitution.
The federal government controls over 80% of Nevada’s land—more than any other state in the country—totaling roughly 56 million acres managed by agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. This means decisions affecting housing, energy, water, mining, conservation, and economic development are often made by federal agencies rather than by Nevadans themselves.
This level of control contributes to artificial housing shortages by limiting available land, creates bureaucratic permitting delays that drive up costs, and restricts local economic growth. Nevada is, in many ways, treated more like a federally managed territory than a state.
Tighe will advocate for policies that protect Nevada’s sovereignty and limit the influence of unelected federal agencies that impose rules on Nevada’s economy, schools, and communities without accountability to the people affected by them. Decisions about Nevada’s future—from education to energy policy—should be made by Nevadans, not dictated by federal bureaucracies.
Freedom is not selective. The same rights that protect speech we agree with must also protect speech we oppose. Tighe is committed to defending the full scope of civil liberties guaranteed under the Constitution—including freedom of speech, the right to peacefully protest and boycott, and the right to keep and bear arms—without exception or political double standards. Whether it’s a protest on the Strip, a boycott of a corporation, or the right of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves, these liberties must be protected equally and applied consistently for everyone.
Put Families and Teachers First in Education.
Every child in Nevada deserves an education that meets their unique needs. That’s why Tighe wants to expand school choice and support Nevada’s Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) so parents—not bureaucrats—can decide what educational path is best for their children. Whether that means a public school, charter school, private school, homeschool program, or specialized learning environment, families should have real options.
At the same time, Tighe also knows supporting students means supporting the teachers who work with them every day in public schools. Nevada’s public school educators deserve better pay, better support, and a stronger voice in how their schools are run.
Nevada’s higher education system should empower students, support researchers, and deliver real value—not trap young people in debt while expanding administrative bureaucracy. Tuition costs have skyrocketed not because education itself is more expensive, but because of bloated administration, distorted incentives from federal lending, and a lack of institutional accountability. Tighe supports policies that increase competition, expand alternative pathways like trade programs and certifications, and shift funding priorities away from bureaucracy and toward instruction and research—helping bring costs back down.
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The Clark County School District is the fifth-largest school district in the United States, and its massive size has created layers of bureaucracy that distance decision-making from the classrooms and communities it affects. Nevada must cut administrative bloat and redirect those resources toward teacher salaries, classroom resources, student services, and proven programs like Read by Grade Three—ensuring that funding goes where it belongs: directly into classrooms.
School Organizational Teams (SOTs) were created to bring local voices into decision-making—but too often they remain advisory, leaving teachers without real authority. Tighe will strengthen SOTs by ensuring teachers have a binding voice in key school-level decisions, including discipline implementation, budget priorities, and the allocation of staffing and support resources. Every school faces different challenges, and educators closest to students should have the ability to shape solutions that reflect their reality. This includes decisions on investing in behavior support staff, intervention programs, or classroom resources—based on what will actually improve student outcomes and classroom conditions.
Tighe supports repealing Nevada’s current restorative practice policies and replacing them through the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC), allowing for evidence-based adjustments informed by classroom outcomes and educator input. Clear, school-wide expectations for behavior—combined with consistent consequences and strong PBIS frameworks—are essential to creating safe and predictable learning environments. Teachers should not be left to navigate inconsistent discipline systems or manage serious behaviors without support. When restorative practices are implemented with structure and accountability, they can strengthen relationships; when implemented inconsistently, they undermine both teachers and students.
Tighe will also push to abolish standardized testing and establish a state-wide four-day school week—with a fifth day dedicated to targeted academic support, enrichment opportunities, and independent learning.
Nevada must also protect academic freedom and ensure that researchers at universities are free to pursue truth without political or administrative interference. Funding and decision-making should prioritize faculty, innovation, and scientific integrity—not layers of administration detached from the classroom and laboratory.
Students also deserve a real voice in the institutions they fund. Student governments should be protected from administrative overreach and empowered to represent their peers, particularly in decisions involving student fees and campus policy.
Lower Costs.
No new taxes.
No more Corporate Welfare.
Nevada families and small businesses are already struggling with rising costs, and government is making those challenges worse.
Tighe is committed to keeping Nevada income-tax free and opposing any effort to impose a state income tax. Nevada’s economic growth has long depended on maintaining a tax structure that encourages investment and opportunity, and that principle must be protected.
Too often, taxpayer dollars are diverted to corporate welfare, subsidies, and massive development deals that benefit politically connected interests rather than the people who actually live and work in this state. Tighe supports cutting wasteful government spending, reducing bureaucracy, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and transparently—that means prioritizing essential services while eliminating programs that fail to deliver results.
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Over the past decade, Nevada has repeatedly prioritized massive public subsidies for private corporations while working families struggle with rent, housing costs, and stagnant wages.
Allegiant Stadium was funded through Senate Bill 1 (2016 Special Session), which approved approximately $750 million in public financing—one of the largest stadium subsidies in U.S. history—to support the relocation of the Raiders to Las Vegas. While sold as an economic engine, this deal placed long-term financial obligations on taxpayers while guaranteeing profits for team ownership and developers.
More recently, state and local leaders have bent over backwards to accommodate Formula 1 in Las Vegas, including special legislation such as Assembly Bill 398 (2023), which authorized tax credits and infrastructure support tied to the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Public resources, road access, and long-term tax abatements were committed to a global private enterprise, even as local residents and small businesses faced disruptions, reduced access, and rising costs during the event. Decisions like these reflect a pattern: when powerful interests show up, the rules change.
This same pattern was evident in the proposed Hollywood film tax credit expansion, commonly referred to as the “Nevada Studio Infrastructure Jobs and Workforce Training Act” (Senate Bill 496, 2023), which sought to commit hundreds of millions in transferable tax credits to attract major film studios to Southern Nevada.
Instead of backroom deals and billion-dollar giveaways, Tighe believes Nevada’s economy should be built on fair competition and a balanced budget.
By lowering spending, increasing transparency, and rejecting special-interest handouts, Nevada can be a state where families have the freedom to thrive.
Tighe also supports removing unnecessary barriers to entry like excessive licensing requirements, burdensome regulations, and red tape that make it harder for Nevadans to start and grow their own businesses. A truly competitive market allows individuals to innovate, take risks, and succeed without needing permission from layers of bureaucracy.
Economic growth should come from the ground up—driven by individuals and communities—not top-down incentives or corporate handouts.
Workers deserve more.
Nevada’s workers are the backbone of our economy, and they deserve fair wages, safe workplaces, and the freedom to organize. Tighe, who comes from a working class background and is a union member himself, strongly supports the right of workers to form unions and collectively bargain for better conditions. Strong worker representation has played an important role in improving wages, protecting workplace safety, and ensuring that working families can build stable lives in Nevada.
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Unions and small businesses should not be treated as opposing forces. Both are often squeezed by the same system of corporate favoritism, backroom deals, and government policies that benefit large, politically connected interests. While major corporations receive subsidies, tax abatements, and special treatment, both workers and local businesses are left competing in an uneven playing field. That is not a free market—it is a managed economy that rewards insiders.
Instead of protecting corporate interests or political insiders, government policy should focus on empowering workers themselves. That means protecting the right to organize, ensuring transparency in both corporate and union leadership, and removing barriers that prevent workers from advancing—whether that’s unnecessary licensing requirements, lack of access to training, or policies that limit mobility and opportunity.
Tighe supports direct action—including strikes, picketing, boycotting and other forms of voluntary, organized pressure—to stand up to powerful interests and fight for fair treatment, better wages, and safer workplaces.
Current right-to-work laws in Nevada have contributed an imbalance. Under federal labor law due to rulings such as Janus v. AFSCME (2018), unions are often required to represent workers who are not members and who do not contribute financially. This creates a system where responsibility and representation are separated, weakening both workers and the organizations that represent them. Nevada should pursue reforms that strengthen collective bargaining while restoring fairness and accountability within the system. That means respecting freely negotiated contracts between workers and employers, ensuring that unions are not forced to provide uncompensated representation, and protecting every individual’s right to choose how they associate in the workplace.
Government policy should focus on empowering workers themselves rather than protecting corporate interests or political insiders. Tighe supports policies that strengthen worker bargaining power, protect the freedom of workers to organize, and ensure that economic growth benefits the people who actually do the work—not just politically connected developers. A healthy economy is one where workers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs all have the freedom to succeed.
REAL Criminal Justice Reform.
End mass incarceration in Nevada.
Tighe supports a broad policy of decriminalization for victimless crimes, ensuring that individuals are not burdened with lifelong consequences for actions that do not harm others. He also supports the release of nonviolent offenders and prioritizing rehabilitation and reintegration into society over incarceration.
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The United States incarcerates more people than any other country in the world, holding roughly 20–25% of the world’s prison population despite having only about 4–5% of the global population. Nevada contributes to this system, spending hundreds of millions of dollars annually on corrections, with costs per inmate often exceeding $25,000–$30,000 per year. That is taxpayer money being used to cage individuals—many of whom are nonviolent offenders—rather than addressing the root causes of crime or helping people successfully reintegrate into society.
Tighe also supports ending qualified immunity, ensuring that government officials—including law enforcement—can be held accountable when they violate constitutional rights. No one should be above the law, and accountability is essential to maintaining public trust. A justice system that shields misconduct undermines both community confidence and the integrity of law enforcement as a whole.
The current system also does not impact all communities equally. Minority communities have been disproportionately affected by policing practices, sentencing disparities, and over-incarceration.
Law enforcement should be focused on community safety, not militarization. He supports ending the militarization of local police departments and redirecting resources toward social services, mental health support, and community-based solutions that address the root causes of crime, as well as following a model of community policing. A safer Nevada is built not just through enforcement, but through stronger communities and real opportunities.
Make housing affordable.
Nevada’s housing crisis is driven in large part by government barriers that make it too difficult and expensive to build. Tighe supports cutting excessive zoning restrictions, reducing permit delays, and removing unnecessary building regulations that limit housing supply. Tighe will also push to reform zoning laws to allow for a wider range of housing options—including duplexes, townhomes, and multi-family units—in areas where they are currently restricted. By removing these barriers, Nevada can lower costs and make housing more accessible for working families.
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Tighe is also committed to securing strong private property rights for all Nevadans, including full respect for tribal sovereignty and land rights. Property owners—not distant regulators—should have greater freedom to use and develop their land responsibly. Local communities should be empowered to make decisions that reflect their needs, not one-size-fits-all mandates imposed from the state.
Almost 80% of our land in Nevada is owned and controlled by the federal government, primarily through agencies like the Bureau of Land Management. Tighe supports transferring federal lands to state and local control and returning decision-making power to Nevadans. Our state and local governments should prioritize conservation and public access of Nevada’s lands.
Pittman Wash is a historical and vital part of Henderson’s natural landscape, providing flood control and wildlife habitat. Tighe supports protecting and enhancing the Wash through locally driven stewardship that respects both environmental conservation and the rights of nearby property owners. Rather than imposing top-down mandates, conservation efforts should prioritize voluntary cooperation and community partnerships that preserve the Wash.
Tighe will also fight to protect tribal land rights by honoring existing treaties and agreements, as well as exploring the restoration of additional lands to tribal nations where appropriate. Tribal communities should have full authority over their lands and resources, and any development or land policy in Nevada must recognize and respect their sovereignty, culture, and long-standing connection to the land.
Healthcare Nevadans can actually afford.
Lower costs, More choices, Real access.
Healthcare in Nevada should be affordable, accessible, and centered around the needs of patients—not controlled by bureaucracies, insurance middlemen, or corporate interests.
Too many Nevadans are struggling with rising healthcare costs, limited access to providers, and a system that prioritizes paperwork and profit over patient care.
No one should avoid care because they can’t afford to walk through the door.
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Tighe supports expanding real competition in the healthcare market by removing unnecessary regulations and barriers that limit access to care. Patients should have more choices—not fewer—when it comes to selecting providers, treatments, and insurance options.
Price transparency is essential. Patients should know the cost of care upfront, not receive surprise bills weeks later. By requiring clear pricing and encouraging direct-pay and cash-based care models, Nevada can reduce costs and give patients more control over their healthcare decisions.
Tighe also supports expanding access to community-based care, including urgent care clinics, telehealth services, independent practices, and union-supported clinics that provide care directly to workers and their families. These models can reduce strain on hospitals and make care more accessible, especially in underserved areas.
Mental health is a critical issue in Nevada. Tighe supports increasing access to mental health services by removing barriers to entry for qualified providers, expanding community-based treatment options, and ensuring that individuals can receive help before reaching a crisis point.
Healthcare reform should focus on empowering patients, encouraging competition, and holding providers accountable—not expanding bureaucracy. A system built around transparency, choice, and access will lead to better outcomes and lower costs for Nevada families.
Protect Freedom of Movement
Immigration policy should respect the dignity of the people who come to this country seeking a better life. As the son of immigrants who came to the United States in search of opportunity, Tighe understands firsthand the importance of preserving America as a place where people can build a future through hard work and freedom.
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Immigration enforcement cannot come at the expense of civil liberties or local autonomy. Tighe opposes the expansion of large-scale federal enforcement operations by agencies such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Nevada communities.
Decisions about immigration enforcement should remain in the hands of state and local leaders who understand the needs of their communities.
Conservation OF Nevada—by Nevadans.
From our deserts and mountains to our wildlife and water resources, Nevadans have a direct stake in how our environment is managed—and those decisions should be made with local input, not imposed by distant federal agencies or outside interests.
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Tighe strongly opposes any effort to revive nuclear testing in Nevada or to use the state as a dumping ground for nuclear waste. For decades, Nevada has been disproportionately targeted for federal nuclear policy, most notably through the proposed Yucca Mountain repository. Nevadans have consistently rejected this project, and Tighe will fight to ensure that Nevada is not forced to store nuclear waste from other states against the will of its people. Nevada should not bear the environmental and public health risks of decisions made elsewhere.
Tighe also opposes the Thacker Pass lithium mine as it is currently being pursued, particularly given its location on land that rightfully belongs to local tribal nations and is tied to cultural significance. Any project of that scale must respect tribal sovereignty, historical claims, and the voices of the communities most directly affected.
Clean air, access to water, and the use of land are not just policy issues—they are fundamental human rights. No individual or corporation should have the right to pollute shared resources or harm the health of others.
A truly free and just system holds polluters accountable. Tighe supports strengthening legal avenues for individuals and communities to take action against those who contaminate air, water, or land, ensuring that environmental harm is met with real consequences. Protecting the environment does not require expanding bureaucracy—it requires enforcing responsibility and upholding the rights of the people affected.
Secure Nevada's Water Future
Water is the most critical resource in Nevada, and how it is managed will determine the future of our communities, our economy, and our environment.
As a state heavily dependent on the Colorado River, Nevada faces ongoing challenges related to drought, population growth, and long-term sustainability.
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Nevada must take a more assertive role in protecting its water future, including reforming the Colorado River Compact to ensure Nevada is able to retain and utilize a fair share of its own water resources. While conservation remains essential, Nevada should not be locked into outdated arrangements that limit its ability to plan for growth and long-term stability while other states continue to expand their usage.
At the same time, Tighe supports expanding individual water rights and local resilience. Nevadans should have greater freedom to develop private wells where appropriate and to capture and reuse rainwater on their own property.
Small-scale, decentralized water solutions can reduce strain on public systems, increase self-sufficiency, and give residents more control over their own resources. Individuals should not be overly restricted from responsibly managing water on their own land.
Real energy independence.
Break up NV Energy.
Nevada should have one of the most competitive and innovative energy markets in the country, but today it is dominated by a single monopoly.
NV Energy claimed they would not raise rates—they lied.
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Tighe supports breaking up the NV Energy monopoly and reopening Nevada’s electricity market to real competition. When one company controls nearly the entire power system, consumers are left with fewer choices, higher costs, and less innovation.
Nevada has the potential to be a national leader in energy innovation, from solar and geothermal to emerging technologies—but that potential is stifled when a single utility dominates the system. By introducing real competition, Nevada can drive down prices, attract investment, and modernize its energy infrastructure without relying on top-down mandates or corporate favoritism.
That includes expanding retail choice, allowing independent energy providers to enter the market, and reducing regulatory barriers that prevent new competitors from emerging. A competitive energy market would empower consumers to choose plans that fit their needs, whether that means lower costs, renewable energy options, or more reliable service.
By allowing multiple providers to compete, Nevada can lower energy prices, encourage investment in new technologies, and give residents and businesses more control over how they power their homes and communities.
Putting Families before Politics
Nevada families are being squeezed from every direction. Rising housing costs, inflation, and stagnant wages have made it harder than ever to build a stable life. For many young people, the idea of owning a home, starting a family, or even staying in the communities they grew up in feels increasingly out of reach. Tighe supports reducing the cost of living by cutting unnecessary regulation, expanding housing supply, and promoting sound fiscal policies that bring down inflation and restore purchasing power.
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A society that values families must make it possible to form and sustain them. That means making it easier to afford a home, supporting parents, and removing the economic pressures that force difficult decisions. Inflation is the result of years of reckless monetary policy from the Federal Reserve that have weakened the dollar and driven up the cost of everything from rent to groceries. Nevada must respond by removing barriers to housing, cutting regulatory costs, and making it easier for young people to live, work, and own property. Tighe is pro-life and opposes taxpayer-funded abortion. As a teacher, he believes our responsibility is to invest in children—prioritizing education, family support, and the systems that help them thrive, not criminalizing women.
It also means ensuring that essential services—especially education, foster care and adoption systems—are focused on meaningful success. Success means real outcomes: children who can read and graduate prepared for life, foster youth placed in stable homes, and public dollars that reach people—not get lost in bureaucracy.
Nevada should also take a stand against unnecessary cruelty by strengthening standards for animal welfare, cracking down on abusive breeding operations like puppy and kitten mills, and banning the sale of animals sourced from inhumane conditions. Tighe supports a ban on animal testing.
A pro-family agenda is one that values all life first, removes barriers to accessibility, and empowers people to build stable, thriving lives.
Real Transportation for Nevadans.
Cut waste. More options.
Nevadans shouldn’t be forced into one way of getting around.
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Tighe will expand consumer choice by ending protectionist dealership laws and allowing residents to buy vehicles directly from manufacturers—lowering costs and increasing competition.
At the same time, he will support practical, reliable public transportation by improving existing services, prioritizing high-demand routes, and cutting wasteful spending. To increase efficiency and accountability, Tighe will introduce competitive contracting, allowing private providers to bid on and operate transit routes—ensuring taxpayers receive the best service at the lowest cost. He will also encourage innovative solutions such as microtransit and public-private partnerships to expand access without growing bureaucracy or giving backroom deals to giant corporations like the Boring Company
Tighe will explore light rail and other major transit investments, but only where they are fiscally responsible and backed by clear ridership demand—ensuring any large-scale project delivers real results without placing unnecessary burdens on taxpayers.