2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada

none February 2026 September 2023 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada Nevada legislative no 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada 2002 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada 2006 All 3 Nevada seats to the United States House of Representatives 2004 11 02 Nevada Republican Party 2 2 420,711 53.16% Nevada Democratic Party 1 1 333,912 42.19% The 2004 congressional elections in Nevada were elections for Nevada's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred along with congressional elections nationwide on November 2, 2004. Nevada has three seats, as apportioned during the 2000 United States census. Republicans held two of the seats and Democrats held one.http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2004/2004Stat.htm#28 Results 2004 clerk.house.gov PDF 2021-03-30https://www.fec.gov/resources/cms-content/documents/2004congresults.pdf Results 2004 www.fec.gov 2021-03-30 2 Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Republican3420,71153.16266.67Democratic3333,91242.19133.33Libertarian320,1192.5400.0Independent American216,6912.1100.0Total10791,433100.03100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 53.16 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 42.19 Libertarian Libertarian Party (United States) 2.54 Independent American Independent American Party of Nevada 2.11 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 66.67 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 33.33 By district Results of the 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada by district: DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 63,005 31.12% 133,569 65.98% 5,862 2.90% 202,436 100.0% Democratic HoldDistrict 2 195,466 67.15% 79,978 27.48% 15,635 5.37% 291,079 100.0% Republican HoldDistrict 3 162,240 54.46% 120,365 40.40% 15,313 5.14% 297,918 100.0% Republican HoldTotal 420,711 53.16% 333,912 42.19% 36,810 4.65% 791,433 100.0% District 1 Incumbent Democrat Shelley Berkley, who had represented the district since 1999, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 53.7% of the vote in 2002. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Shelley Berkley, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Brian Kral, playwright and instructor at Community College of Southern NevadaCongressional candidates face little opposition in primary https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2004/aug/25/congressional-candidates-face-little-opposition-in/ nevadaappeal.com Nevada Appeal 4 December 2025 Las Vegas, NV 25 August 2004 Ann Reynolds, bookkeeper and member of the LaRouche movement Results Democratic primary results Nevada Democratic Party Shelley Berkley 27,765 83.2 Nevada Democratic Party Ann Reynolds 3,208 9.6 Nevada Democratic Party Brian Kral 2,412 7.2 33,385 100.0 1,252 3.6 34,637 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Russ Mickelson, former Air Force pilot and retired Defense Department employee Eliminated in primary Lewis Byer, business manager and nominee for Clark County Treasurer in 2002D.C.'s Political Report: 2004 Nevada Results https://www.dcpoliticalreport.com/members/2004/nvresults.html dcpoliticalreport.com D.C.'s Political Report 4 December 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250215093051/https://www.dcpoliticalreport.com/members/2004/nvresults.html 15 February 2025 Francisco Tamez, chemical technician Results Republican primary results Nevada Republican Party Russ Mickelson 11,868 63.5 Nevada Republican Party Lewis Byer 4,806 25.7 Nevada Republican Party Francisco Tamez 2,026 10.8 18,700 100.0 619 3.2 19,319 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Jim Duensing, radio talk show host Independent American primary Candidates Withdrawn Brad Barnhill General election Endorsements Shelley Berkley (D) Newspapers Las Vegas SunEditorial: Our choices for Congress http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/weds/2004/oct/15/517673476.html lasvegassun.com Las Vegas Sun 8 December 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20050309063722/http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/weds/2004/oct/15/517673476.html 9 March 2005 17 October 2004 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe D October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe D November 1, 2004 Results Nevada 1 election, 2004 Nevada Democratic Party Shelley Berkley (incumbent) 133,569 66.0 Nevada Republican Party Russ Mickelson 63,005 31.1 Libertarian Party (United States) Jim Duensing 5,862 2.9 70,564 34.9 202,436 100.0 Nevada Democratic Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Shelley Berkley (D) $1,653,330 $1,248,297 $605,152 Russ Mickelson (R) $17,982 $17,662 $319 Jim Duensing (L) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Shelley Berkley (D) $229 $0 Russ Mickelson (R) $92 $0 Jim Duensing (L) $0 $0 District 2 Incumbent Republican Jim Gibbons, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. He was re–elected with 74.3% of the vote in 2002. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jim Gibbons, incumbent U.S. Representative and nominee for Governor in 1994 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Angie Cochran, business owner Eliminated in primary David Bennett, computer systems programmer Results Democratic primary results Nevada Democratic Party Angie Cochran 18,319 50.6 Nevada Democratic Party David Bennett 17,859 49.4 36,178 100.0 60 0.2 36,238 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Brendan Trainor Independent American primary Candidates Nominee Janine Hansen General election Endorsements Jim Gibbons (R) Newspapers Las Vegas Sun Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 1, 2004 Results Nevada 2 election, 2004 Nevada Republican Party Jim Gibbons (incumbent) 195,466 67.2 Nevada Democratic Party Angie Cochran 79,978 27.5 Independent American Party of Nevada Janine Hansen 10,638 3.7 Libertarian Party (United States) Brendan Trainor 4,997 1.7 115,488 39.7 291,079 100.0 Nevada Republican Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Jim Gibbons (R) $1,139,202 $1,171,994 $412,510 Angie Cochran (D) Unreported Brendan Trainor (L) Unreported Janine Hansen (IA) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Jim Gibbons (R) $804 $0 Angie Cochran (D) $0 $0 Brendan Trainor (L) $0 $0 Janine Hansen (IA) $0 $0 District 3 Incumbent Republican Jon Porter, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. He was elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2002. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jon Porter, incumbent U.S. Representative2004 Nevada Polls http://www.dcpoliticalreport.com/members/2004/NVPoll.htm dcpoliticalreport.com D.C.'s Political Report 4 December 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20101214074859/http://www.dcpoliticalreport.com/members/2004/NVPoll.htm 14 December 2010 2 November 2004 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tom Gallagher, former casino executiveErin Neff 3RD DISTRICT: Gallagher energizes Democrats http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Mar-14-Sun-2004/news/23432226.html reviewjournal.com Las Vegas Review-Journal 8 December 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20040317090051/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Mar-14-Sun-2004/news/23432226.html 17 March 2004 14 March 2004Nicole Duran Upping the Ante in Nevada Race https://rollcall.com/2004/05/11/upping-the-ante-in-nevada-race/ rollcall.com Roll Call 8 December 2025 11 May 2004 Eliminated in primary Mark Budetich Jr, Merchant Marine electrician and candidate for this seat in 2002 Rick DeVoe, mechanic Anna Nevenic, writer and peace activist Shanna Phillips, high school teacher Ron Von Felden, lawyer, Vietnam War veteran and host of a daily talk radio show Results Democratic primary results Nevada Democratic Party Tom Gallagher 23,349 69.5 Nevada Democratic Party Shanna Phillips 2,573 7.7 Nevada Democratic Party Anna Nevenic 2,239 6.7 Nevada Democratic Party Rick DeVoe 2,217 6.6 Nevada Democratic Party Mark Budetich Jr. 1,833 5.5 Nevada Democratic Party Ron Von Felden 1,383 4.1 33,594 100.0 850 2.5 34,444 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Joseph Silvestri, teacher and realtor Independent American primary Candidates Nominee Richard Wayne O'Dell, nominee for this seat in 2002 Other Candidates Pete O'Neil (Independent), marketing executive and candidate for this seat in 2002 (Withdrawn) General election Campaign Porter was initially seen as vulnerable, given that he was freshman running for re-election in a seat carried by Al Gore 49% to 48% over George W. Bush in 2000 and had befitted from a Democratic candidate hit by ethic issues. In October, Roll Call listed him as one of their 10 most vulnerable incumbents of 2004.Who You Calling Vulnerable? https://rollcall.com/2004/10/01/who-you-calling-vulnerable/ rollcall.com Roll Call 8 December 2025 1 October 2004 Gallagher pledged not to take any from oil and gas interests and criticized Porter and the Republicans for their ties to the industry, with Porter having received $81,000 from the industry since his first Congressional bid in 2000, saying in a press release "With the generous contributions of big oil and gas to Republicans, it is little wonder that the interests of the energy industry come first while the consumer is stuck with the bill”. Porter however refused saying "My record is very clear in 20 years of service" and his campaign manager described the pledge as a "stunt".Gallagher: Porter Should Reject Oil and Gas Money https://rollcall.com/2004/06/01/gallagher-porter-should-reject-oil-and-gas-money/ rollcall.com Roll Call 8 December 2025 1 June 2004Nicole Duran Gallagher Goes Nuclear on Porter, Literally https://rollcall.com/2004/09/07/new-nrsc-ad-attacks-daschle-stance-on-taxes/ rollcall.com Roll Call 8 December 2025 7 September 2004 The Porter Campaign were able to paint Gallagher as a carpetbagger who had moved from Lake Tahoe to Henderson to run for Congress. Additionally his decision to lay off service-industry employees during Las Vegas’ post-9/11 slump while collecting a bonus worth millions, cost him support from the Democratic base that he never recovered.Nicole Duran Place All Future Bets on Rep. Porter https://rollcall.com/2004/11/17/place-all-future-bets-on-rep-porter/ rollcall.com Roll Call 8 December 2025 17 November 2004 Endorsements Tom Gallagher (D) Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramHelp change Congress from Red to Blue! http://www.democraticaction.org/r2b/index.php democraticaction.org DCCC 16 November 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20040921032412/http://www.democraticaction.org/r2b/index.php 21 September 2004 Newspapers Las Vegas Sun Debate Complete video of debate, October 22, 2004 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizekey Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclearMargin of errorJonPorter (R)TomGallagher (D)OtherUndecided Mason-Dixon (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Las Vegas Review-Journal October October 26–27, 2004 307 (LV) ±6.0% 51% 41% 1% 7% Belden Russonello & Stewart (Las Vegas Sun/KLAS-TV/KNPR)Las Vegas Sun October 2 October 16–19, 2004 316 (LV) ±5.5% 49% 32% 2% 17% Mason-Dixon (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Las Vegas Review-Journal October 1 October 14–16, 2004 300 (LV) ±6.0% 50% 35% 3% 12% Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group (Gallagher–D)GHY RG September September 14–15, 2004 405 (LV) ±5.0% 47% 44% – 9% Mason-Dixon (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Las Vegas Review-Journal October September 13–15, 2004 300 (LV) ±6.0% 51% 40% 2% 7% Belden Russonello & Stewart (Las Vegas Sun/KLAS-TV/KNPR) September 2004 ? (LV) ±?% 54% 33% – 13% Mason-Dixon (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Las Vegas Review-Journal July July 20–22, 2004 305 (LV) ±6.0% 56% 32% – 12% Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group (Gallagher–D)GHY RG July July 10–12, 2004 400 (LV) ±5.0% 46% 40% – 14% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 1, 2004 Results Nevada 3 election, 2004 Nevada Republican Party Jon Porter (incumbent) 162,240 54.5 Nevada Democratic Party Tom Gallagher 120,365 40.4 Libertarian Party (United States) Joseph Silvestri 9,260 3.1 Independent American Party of Nevada Richard Wayne O'Dell 6,053 2.0 41,875 14.1 297,918 100.0 Nevada Republican Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Jon Porter (R) $2,762,871 $2,653,136 $128,982 Tom Gallagher (D) $2,141,750 $2,132,518 $9,231 Joseph Silvestri (L) Unreported Richard O'Dell (IA) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Jon Porter (R) $91,320 $223,638 Tom Gallagher (D) $600,924 $396,971 Joseph Silvestri (L) $0 $0 ichard O'Dell (IA) $0 $0 Notes References External links Election Results - 1962 to Present from the Secretary of State of Nevada Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets 2004 Nevada United States House of Representatives