
Tom Doyle
Republican | Nevada
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tom Doyle
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep, Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Nevada Reno, Reno, Bachelors of Business Administration, 1975-1977
WORK & MILITARY
Consultant in Casino Industry, Consultant, 2025-2026
Bragg Gaming (Online Gaming), VP Compliance, 2020-2025
Thunderbird Lodge, CFO, 2018-2020
Scientific Games (Bally & now Light & Wonder), Vice Pres. Product Mgmt & Compliance, 2002-2017
Spa Resort Casino - Palm Springs CA, General Manager, 1999-2002
LGS & Jazz Enterprises, Director & Project Financial Officer, 1993-1997
Peppermill Hotels and Casinos, Vice President Administration, 1987-1993
Nevada Gaming Control Board, Audit Supervisor, 1977-1987
AFFILIATIONS
Washoe County School District Audit Committee, Chairman, 2020-2022
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Nevada Congressional District 2, 2026-2026
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate profile. KUNR Public Radio. 1 Apr 2026.
Candidate Q&A. This Is Reno 2026 Election Guide.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Legitimate health of the mother issues
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Disagree
People who make higher incomes already pay far more taxes than lower income individuals both in total and by percentage. Higher income individuals pay vast majority of taxes.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Using AI to to identify suspicious situations that should be investigated Focus on welfare and Medicare/Medical programs Use AI to evaluate effectiveness of government contracts and performance by private companies Reduce number of government employees using technology, similar to what businesses are doing
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government should not make mandates on religious institutions to follow rules that violate their beliefs. Religious entities should avoid geting into politics.
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.
Mix of B and C
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Neutral
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
It is important as our main ally in the region
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration should be merit based
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Disagree
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
While I am Catholic, I do not go to Church that often. I believe in God and that those who treat others properly and are good people will go to heaven regardless of being in a specific religion. I have strong ethical standards and always will.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
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
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Oil and coal are still critical, but we should pursue Nuclear.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
Never charged or convicted of any crime
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?
Very Conservative
I am very conservative and am committed to my values. I am not wishy washy and, if elected, will be a force to make positive changes.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Minimum age for hand guns and laws that restrict sale of firearms to mentally ill individuals would be good. I do not support red flag laws.
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