Candidate

Sandra Jauregui

Lieutenant GovernorDemocrat

NV Lieutenant Governor

Age 42·Mexican-American (first-generation American)·Nevada Assembly Majority Floor Leader (2023-present)

Why This Race Matters

Sandra Jauregui is running against Stavros Anthony (R, incumbent).

Jauregui is the Democratic frontrunner for Lieutenant Governor against incumbent Republican Stavros Anthony. As a mass shooting survivor running on gun safety, this race is a bellwether for gun policy in a purple state.

Only legislative Democrat to win a Trump district in 2024. Endorsed by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, and Attorney General Aaron Ford (gubernatorial frontrunner).

Key dates to watch: Primary on June 9, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

Sandra Jauregui is a first-generation American and survivor of the October 1, 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting who transformed personal tragedy into advocacy. She has served in the Nevada Assembly since 2016, rising to become Majority Floor Leader. In October 2025, she announced her campaign for Lieutenant Governor, positioning herself as the Democratic frontrunner against incumbent Republican Stavros Anthony.

Family & Heritage

First-generation American whose parents immigrated and sacrificed to provide educational opportunities. Born in Monterey Park, California in 1983, raised in Hacienda Heights. Moved to Las Vegas in 2009 to attend UNLV.

Political Career

Before Politics

Intern for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (housing and mortgage policy); Nevada Home Again program (foreclosure crisis assistance); Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto's housing program; Political consulting at Hilltop Public Solutions

Education

A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.A. in History, University of Nevada Las Vegas (2009)

Awards & Recognition

Latin Chamber of Commerce "Next Rising Latina Star" (2013)

Key Issues & Priorities

*Gun violence prevention

*Affordable housing

*Healthcare access and insulin cost caps

*Job creation and tourism

*Public education

*LGBTQ+ equality and marriage equality

*Workers' rights

Notable Legislation

AB291 - Red Flag Law

Allows temporary seizure of guns by court order if person deemed a danger; also banned bump stocks

signed into law