Nevada's lone Republican congressman announced his retirement Friday, marking another significant departure from the House as the GOP faces a mounting exodus of experienced legislators during President Trump's second term.
Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV), who has served Nevada's 2nd Congressional District for 15 years, confirmed he will not seek reelection in 2026, making him the 51st member of Congress stepping away from the lower chamber next cycle.
"Serving the people of Nevada has been the honor of my lifetime," Amodei stated in his announcement, though his departure leaves Republicans without any representation in Nevada's congressional delegation for the first time in decades.
Political observers quickly noted the troubling pattern. As NBC reporter Sahil Kapur pointed out on social media, "Rep. Mark Amodei, the sole surviving Republican in Nevada's congressional delegation, is retiring after ~15 years in the House."
"Amodei is the fifth House Republican *this month* to announce they're not seeking reelection," reported Andrew Solender, highlighting that alongside Amodei, Reps. Neal Dunn, Vern Buchanan and Barry Loudermilk are retiring, while Rep. Julia Letlow is running for Senate.
The numbers paint a concerning picture for House Republicans. According to David Mark of Washington Post Live, "Rep. Mark Amodei is the 23rd House member retiring in the 2026 election cycle," with an additional "twenty-seven House members giving up their seats to seek other offices."
This wave of retirements raises critical questions about the future of conservative representation in an increasingly purple Nevada. With Democrats already controlling both Senate seats and the governor's mansion, Amodei's departure could hand liberals complete control of the Silver State's federal delegation.
The timing is particularly concerning as President Trump works to implement his America First agenda. Each retiring Republican represents decades of institutional knowledge and conservative principles walking out the door just when the movement needs experienced fighters most.
Will Nevada Republicans rally to defend this crucial seat, or will they allow Democrats to complete their takeover of the state's representation in Washington?