Stub record Last verified 2026-05-17 Data last changed 2026-05-17
Electoral history
| Year | Type | Office | Result | Vote % | Opponents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | General | H | Lost [source] | — | — |
Campaign finance
Source: Nevada Secretary of State Aurora campaign-finance dataset.
Aggregates from gnomey.cf_contributions and cf_expenditures.
| Total raised | $44,320 |
|---|---|
| Contributions on file | 35 |
| Total spent | $52,155 |
| Burn rate (spent / raised) | 1.18 (spending more than raising) |
Vs state median
Benchmark group: federal peers (n=301).
| Metric | This politician | Peer median | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total raised | $44,320 | peer median $39,982 | near the office-level median |
| Total spent | $52,155 | peer median $10,163 | 5.1× the office-level median |
Top donors
| Donor | Total | # |
|---|---|---|
| The Tea Party Leadership Fund | $5,000 | 1 |
| Gosar For Congress | $2,000 | 1 |
| Stop Reckless Economic Instability Caused By Democrats Pac (Go By 'Stop R.E.I.D.') | $250 | 1 |
District demographic context
Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-year (2019–2023). District: Nevada US House District 1.
| Population | 763,217 |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,470 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% |
| Below poverty line | 14.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 22.4% |
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References
- FEC bulk data — candidate H4NV01146 (PADILLA, JOSE) (campaign finance) — link [archived] [accessed 2026-05-17]
- Nevada Campaign Contributions — federal page (campaign finance) — link [archived] [accessed 2026-05-17]