U.S. Representative Dina Titus won the Democratic primary in Nevada's 1st Congressional District on June 10, 2026, defeating challengers Gabriel Cornejo, Joy Hoover, and Luis Paniagua. This victory secures her party's nomination for an eighth term in Congress. Titus has represented the Las Vegas-area district since 2013 and entered the race as the frontrunner, supported by labor unions and Democratic organizations, with a significant fundraising advantage.
During the campaign, Titus faced criticism from her opponents who argued for a new generation of leadership, which she largely dismissed by emphasizing her experience and record on key issues such as tourism, transportation, and veterans affairs. Her primary opponents struggled to gain traction in a race overshadowed by higher-profile statewide contests.
Titus was first elected to Congress in 2008 from Nevada's 3rd Congressional District and returned to the House in 2012 after redistricting. Prior to her congressional career, she served in the Nevada Senate and was a political science professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Looking ahead, Titus is expected to face the Republican nominee in the general election. The Cook Political Report rates Nevada's 1st Congressional District as "Likely Democrat," indicating the district's Democratic lean and Titus' incumbency advantage. The district includes parts of eastern Las Vegas, Henderson, Paradise, and surrounding communities in Clark County, with a D+2 rating according to the Cook Partisan Voting Index. Republicans have not held the seat since 1999.
