Jose M. Zelaya
Republican | Nevada
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jose M. Zelaya
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
UNLV, Las Vegas, Business and entrepreneurship, 2021-
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
NHCA, VP, 2024-
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Governor, 2026-
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
When both the mother and father are present and its a medical life or death situation with the mother or the child. Then the child could be aborted as this is true pro life, allowing the mother to live.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
It should be a fair market value. Companies should choose what is fair for that position.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
We need more entrepreneurs. Everyone should be able to buy an affordable home.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Chem Trails. 5G towers. CCSD. Political corruption.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I believe we should have never separated like our four fathers wrote in the constitution. One nation under one God.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
This is a tough one. If you are a small business or an individual you should have the choice but if you are a large business yes. For myself who is running for Governor, I will provide services to other religious beliefs as long as they do not push their beliefs onto me.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
(C) I believe in a system that takes care of those who truly need it, while still encouraging independence and growth. Programs like Medicare and Medicaid provide essential healthcare support for our seniors, disabled, and low-income families and those protections should remain in place. My goal is simple: Protect the most vulnerable, respect the taxpayer, and build an economy where people can stand on their own and succeed.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
I believe this should remain confidential but the government and the healthcare system should collaborate to make a better system than what we have.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
This isnt about fear, its about strength and strategy. We need to protect our country by investing in American industry, securing our supply chain, and standing firm against unfair practices, while also maintaining stability and avoiding unnecessary conflicts.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes! Israel is a key ally. Our partnership strengthens security, supports stability in the middle East, and protects American interests. We stand with our allies - But strong alliances go both ways. We expect our partners to take America's voice seriously and work with us to avoid putting our nation in difficult situations. That's what true leadership and partnership looks like.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Agree
I believe in law and humanity. We need secure borders and enforcement, but also a fair path for hardworking, non-criminal individuals who've been contributing to our communities for years. The system is broken. We fix it not ignore it!
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Yes I completely agree. I dont want to re-invent the wheel but an audit is very needed specially at CCSD.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
We are a strong enough country with highly educated individuals. We just need a better system. Period.
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Yes, it starts with parenting. We need to have a more fundamental right to guide our children. We need more government support to families, not override them.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
We need to be putting people in jail for this. Do what you want in your own privacy. Leave our kids alone!
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
I am so thankful you asked this question. Yes, yes, yes. Why do I need to pay for a piece of paper from the government to tell everyone I am married.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
I'm open to it but not before we fix the system. Nevadans were promised gaming revenue would support education, and we need transparency and accountability to make sure that actually happens.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Jesus Christ follower. I believe in the Holy Bible.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
No. Period.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
No, we are all equal and have equal rights.
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
Correct! Males with males and females with females.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Agree
Absolutely! Climate change is a serious issue. We need urgent, responsible action driven by innovation, not policies that cripple our economy.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I support reliable energy like nuclear power, which provides consistent, low-emission electricity, while also encouraging innovation in emerging technologies like Zpower. We need proven solutions today to new abilities to power our future.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
I'm a conservative, focused on freedom, responsibility, and practical solutions that strengthen our country.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The goal is simple. Protect people, enforce the law fairly and restore trust through accountability and transparency.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
yes, protecting children online is critical. Government has a role in setting safeguards and going after predators, but parents are the first in line of defense. It's a shared responsibility.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
Our laws are based on our Constitution, not any religious system. We protect religious freedom, but the rule of law must remain the same for all Americans.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I strongly support the 2nd amendment. Law-abiding citizens have the right to protect themselves and their families. At the same time, we need to keep guns out of the hands of criminals, through enforcing existing laws, improving background checks, and holding offenders accountable. It's about protecting both our rights and our communities.
