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R Republican · U.S. House 4, Nevada · Nov 3, 2026

Cody
K. Whipple

Republican rancher and telecom CEO Cody K. Whipple is challenging Rep. Steven Horsford in Nevada's 4th Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Cody K. Whipple is the Republican nominee challenging incumbent Rep. Steven Horsford in Nevada's 4th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. The Federal Election Commission classifies him as a challenger candidate. He was born and raised in Hiko, Nevada, a small rural community in Lincoln County. 117

Whipple attended Virginia Tech on a football scholarship, earning a bachelor's degree in Animal Science (1997), and subsequently completed a master's degree in Business from East Tennessee State University (1998). He has worked in telecommunications since 2000, serving as sales manager at McIntosh Communications before founding Rebel Communications, where he has served as CEO since 2005. He also manages a family cattle ranch in Hiko. 21213

Whipple won the Republican primary on June 9, 2026, advancing to the general election against Horsford. He has campaigned on issues including border security and election integrity. No prior elected office is documented in available sources. 6710

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, Nevada
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
CEO, Rebel Communications; Republican nominee for Nevada's 4th Congressional District
Website
codyk4congress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    news
    Profile: Whipple running without national consultants or outside spending, seeks Lombardo endorsement

    The Nevada Independent profiled Whipple as running without national political consultants and with no outside spending supporting his campaign. He received donations from Rep. Mark Amodei and billionaire heiress Margaretta Taylor. Whipple publicly stated he wanted and had tried to obtain Gov. Joe Lombardo's endorsement, though Lombardo had not endorsed him.

    Cody Whipple does things 'my way.' Can the small-town rancher flip Nevada's bluest House seat? - The Nevada Independent · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 2
    debate
    Debate plans disputed between Whipple and Horsford campaigns

    Whipple's campaign said he had immediately agreed to a proposed Channel 8 debate and that Horsford declined; Horsford's campaign disputed that characterization. As of the report, no debate had been scheduled.

    Aaron Ford gets seven-figure boost from outside group in Nevada ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 30
    news
    CD4 race described as low-priority; Whipple lacks Trump endorsement and NRCC backing

    News From The States reported Whipple had not received an endorsement from Donald Trump and was not on the NRCC's 'MAGA Majority' list. Cook Political Report described the district as not a high priority for either party. Democrats held a nearly six-point voter registration advantage as of August.

    Compared to NV's other U.S. House races, CD4 flies under the radar · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 15
    news
    Whipple attends Culinary Workers Union member protest rally

    Whipple appeared at a rally by Culinary Workers Union Local 226 members protesting union leadership. He said his attendance showed he was 'always about working for Nevadans' and promised to contact union leadership about protesters' complaints. The union did not endorse him.

    Why Nevada candidates can't stop talking about data centers · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jul 1
    news
    Whipple criticizes Horsford over vote against Stop Insider Trading Act

    Whipple attacked incumbent Rep. Steven Horsford for voting against the Stop Insider Trading Act, framing it as a campaign issue.

    Cody Whipple (R) – NV-04 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 30
    news
    Whipple's campaign raised $885K through June 30, far behind Horsford's $3.4M

    Campaign-finance figures through June 30 show Whipple's committee raised $885,000, spent $599,000, and held $285,000 cash on hand. His total included a $300,000 personal loan. Horsford reported $3.4 million raised and $1.5 million on hand.

    Nevada's 4th Congressional District 2026: Horsford vs. Whipple | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Jun 9
    filing
    Whipple wins Republican primary for Nevada's 4th Congressional District

    Cody K. Whipple won the GOP nomination for Nevada's 4th District, setting up a general election matchup against Democratic incumbent Rep. Steven Horsford on November 3.

    Cody Whipple (R) – NV-04 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Bert Gurr, Nevada Assemblymember official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. codyk4congress.com
  • Lorraine Hunt-Bono, Former Nevada Lieutenant Governor official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. codyk4congress.com
  • Joni Eastley, Former Nye County Commissioner official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. codyk4congress.com
  • Celeste Maloy, U.S. Representative official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. codyk4congress.com
  • John Lee, Former Nevada State Senator, Assemblymember, and North Las Vegas Mayor official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. codyk4congress.com
  • Edwin Goedhart, Former Nevada Assemblymember official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. codyk4congress.com
  • Cresent Hardy, Former U.S. Representative official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. codyk4congress.com
  • Cameron McRae, Former Nye County Commissioner official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. codyk4congress.com
  • Steve Largent, Former U.S. Representative official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. codyk4congress.com
  • Jesse Whipple, Mesquite Mayor official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. codyk4congress.com
  • Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative official
    U.S. Representative Burgess Owens endorsed Whipple. codyk4congress.com · Sep 15, 2026
  • Robin Titus, Nevada Senate Republican Leader official
    Nevada Senate Republican leader endorsed Whipple. codyk4congress.com · Sep 9, 2026
  • Nye County Law Enforcement Association organization
    Endorsed Whipple for Congress. codyk4congress.com · Aug 26, 2026
  • Kenny Taylor, Henderson Township Constable official
    Henderson Township Constable endorsed Whipple. codyk4congress.com · Aug 18, 2026
  • Log Cabin Republicans PAC organization
    Listed Whipple among its endorsed candidates in its fourth round of endorsements. logcabin.org · Aug 4, 2026
  • Hispanics in Politics organization
    Endorsed Whipple for Congress. codyk4congress.com · May 12, 2026
  • Mesquite Conservatives organization
    Endorsed Whipple for Congress. codyk4congress.com · Apr 23, 2026
  • George Rowe, Caliente Fire Chief official
    Caliente Fire Chief endorsed Whipple. codyk4congress.com · Apr 21, 2026
  • Gregory Hafen II, Nevada Assemblymember and GOP Floor Leader official
    Nevada assemblymember and GOP floor leader endorsed Whipple. codyk4congress.com · Apr 16, 2026
  • George "Tommy" Rowe, Caliente City Councilmember official
    Caliente city councilmember endorsed Whipple. codyk4congress.com · Apr 13, 2026
  • Nevada Veterans Association organization
    Endorsed Whipple for Congress alongside Veterans in Politics. codyk4congress.com · Mar 31, 2026
  • Veterans in Politics organization
    Endorsed Whipple; described as an organization focused on veterans and civic engagement. codyk4congress.com · Mar 31, 2026
  • Stavros Anthony, Nevada Lieutenant Governor official
    Nevada Lieutenant Governor endorsed Whipple for Congress. codyk4congress.com · Mar 30, 2026
  • Jeff Stone, Nevada State Senator official
    Nevada State Senator endorsed Whipple for Congress. codyk4congress.com · Mar 18, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$885K
Spent
$599K
Cash on hand
$285K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NV04111(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Cody Whipple does things 'my way.' Can the small-town rancher flip Nevada's bluest House seat? - The Nevada Independent(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Aaron Ford gets seven-figure boost from outside group in Nevada ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  3. [3] Compared to NV's other U.S. House races, CD4 flies under the radar(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  4. [4] Nevada's 4th Congressional District 2026: Horsford vs. Whipple | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  5. [5] Cody Whipple (R) – NV-04 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  6. [6] Endorsements - Cody K Whipple For Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  7. [7] Author: [email protected] - Cody K Whipple For Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  8. [8] Why Nevada candidates can't stop talking about data centers(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  9. [9] Where do the candidates in Nevada's 4th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 8, 2026
  10. [10] Issues - Cody K Whipple For Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
  11. [11] Nye County Law Enforcement Association Endorses Cody ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
  12. [12] Log Cabin Republicans PAC Announces Fourth Round of ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 4, 2026
  13. [13] Cody K. Whipple — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Jul 16, 2026
  14. [14] Got a Minute? Cody Whipple focuses on border security, election ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
  15. [15] Hispanics in Politics Endorses Cody K Whipple for Congress - Cody K Whipple For Congress(opens in a new tab) May 12, 2026
  16. [16] Cody K Whipple Earns Key Endorsements from Nevada Veterans Association and Veterans in Politics - Cody K Whipple For Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 31, 2026
  17. [17] Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony ... - Cody Whipple(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2026
  18. [18] Nevada State Senator Jeff Stone Endorses Cody K Whipple for ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 18, 2026
  19. [19] Statement from Cody K Whipple, Conservative Republican ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026
  20. [20] News - Cody K Whipple For Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 25, 2025
  21. [21] News - Page 2 of 5(opens in a new tab) Apr 25, 2025
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