Jon
Kamerath
Independent American Party candidate challenging incumbent Susie Lee in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District in 2026
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Background
Jon Kamerath is a candidate in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District for the November 3, 2026 general election, running under the Independent American Party banner. 15 He has been a Clark County resident for approximately 30 years and worked as a nurse for several years before retiring in 2023. 19 He graduated from the Practical Nursing program at the Community College of Southern Nevada in 2004. 19
Kamerath has previously sought elected office, running for Nevada State Senate District 8in 2014 and for U.S. House District 3 in 2024, though no prior elected offices are identified in the available sources. 1 He serves as a national committeeman for the Independent American Party of Nevada. 13 The 2026 race for NV-03 also features incumbent Democrat Susie Lee and Republican Marty O'Donnell. 9
At a glance
- Party
- Independent American Party
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Nevada
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- jonkamerath.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 10newsSmarter.Vote publishes campaign profile for Kamerath highlighting platform and finance status
Smarter.Vote identified Kamerath as the Independent American Party nominee for NV-03. His platform emphasizes limited constitutional government, lower taxes and spending, school choice, and traditional social values. The profile also noted that no campaign-finance data was found in public FEC disclosures as of August 2026, with no receipts, disbursements, or FEC candidate ID located for the 2026 cycle.
Jon Kamerath — 2026 Nevada's 3rd Congressional District Election ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6filingJon Kamerath listed as Independent American candidate for NV-03 general election
A candidate guide checked the Nevada Secretary of State's candidate list on October 6, 2026 and listed Kamerath as the Independent American Party candidate for U.S. House District 3. No specific original filing date or document was located.
Nevada Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot | Vote Clock · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 3
- [1] Jon Kamerath — 2026 Nevada's 3rd Congressional District Election ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Jon Kamerath(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Nevada Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot | Vote Clock(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026