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I Independent American Party · U.S. House 4, Nevada · Nov 3, 2026

Russell
Best

Russell Best is an Independent American Party candidate for Nevada's 4th Congressional District in 2026.

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Opponents Steven Horsford D+ 2 more Compare race →

Background

Russell Best is a candidate for Nevada's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, running under the Independent American Party banner. The Nevada Independent and the Independent American Party of Nevada both identify him as the party's candidate in the race. 712

Best's background includes U.S. Navy service as a storekeeper, and candidate profiles note work history associated with Gulf Oil, Taco Bell, Meritor Mortgage, mortgage brokering, and business ownership. He attended Moorpark College, listing an associate's degree from 1979. No current occupation is established in the sources reviewed. 1716

Best has run for Congress previously, though candidate profiles note no prior elected offices held. He is not the incumbent; The Nevada Independent identifies Democrat Steven Horsford as the sitting representative in District 4. 717

At a glance

Party
Independent American Party
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, Nevada
Election
Nov 3, 2026

Where they stand

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

Timeline

  1. Nov 3
    news
    Russell Best on the ballot for Nevada's 4th Congressional District general election

    Best is scheduled to appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot for Nevada's 4th Congressional District, running as an Independent American Party candidate against Steven Horsford, Cody Whipple, and William Johnson.

    NV-04 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 11
    news
    CivicAlign updates District 4 candidate listing to include Russell Best

    CivicAlign's updated race listing for Nevada's 4th Congressional District included Russell Best among the general-election candidates as of October 11–12, 2026.

    Nevada 4th Congressional District Race 2026… | CivicAlign · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    filing
    Russell Best reported with $0 raised in FEC fundraising records

    Smarter.Vote reported that Ballotpedia's race finance table lists Best with $0 raised, and that no active 2026 fundraising committee data was located in FEC records. The underlying reporting date for the $0 figure was not specified.

    Russell Best — 2026 Nevada's 4th Congressional District ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 8
    poll
    No public polling reported for NV-04 race featuring Russell Best

    A race-information page for the NV-04 district noted there are 'no public polls' informing its forecast. Best is listed as a candidate in the race alongside Steven Horsford, Cody Whipple, and William Johnson.

    NV-04 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 6
    news
    Russell Best confirmed on Nevada District 4 general-election ballot

    A candidate-list page checked the Nevada Secretary of State's candidate list on October 6 and confirmed Best as an Independent American Party candidate for Nevada's 4th Congressional District. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

    Nevada Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot | Vote Clock · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Robert Best other
    Listed as endorsement reported by candidate on iVoterGuide profile; no title, organization, or date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Pat Little other
    Listed as endorsement reported by candidate on iVoterGuide profile; no title, organization, or date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Kress K. Cave other
    Listed as endorsement reported by candidate on iVoterGuide profile; no title, organization, or date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Michael Haines other
    Listed as endorsement reported by candidate on iVoterGuide profile; no title, organization, or date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Chuck Harrill other
    Listed as endorsement reported by candidate on iVoterGuide profile; no title, organization, or date provided. ivoterguide.com

Sources 7

  1. [1] Nevada 4th Congressional District Race 2026… | CivicAlign(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Voter Guide Profile for NV U.S. Rep., Dist. 4 candidate - Russell Best(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] NV-04 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Nevada Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot | Vote Clock(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Russell Best — 2026 Nevada's 4th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  6. [6] Russell Best - Nevada(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  7. [7] Russell Best iVoterGuide Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Aug 30, 2026
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