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Press kit.

Bio, fast facts, downloadable photos, and direct lines. Manny answers his own phone. Press inquiries usually get a same-day reply.

Manny@MannyKess.com 702.277.1072

Fast facts.

Verifiable, on the record. Sources listed where useful.

Legal name and office

  • Legal name: Emanuel "Manny" Kess
  • Office sought: Clark County Commission, District E
  • Party: Republican
  • Campaign committee: Manny for Nevada
  • Disclaimer line: "Paid for by Manny for Nevada"
  • Filing record: Filed March 2, 2026 (per LVRJ filing day coverage)

Key dates

  • Republican primary: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
  • Early voting closes: Friday, June 5, 2026
  • General election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • Polls: 7 AM open . 7 PM close
  • Same-day registration: Allowed in Nevada
  • Vote anywhere: Any Clark County vote center

Endorsements

  • Las Vegas Weekly: Editorial board endorsement, Republican primary for District E, May 21, 2026.

Platform pillars

  • Small business protection and permit reform
  • Local hire on county contracts
  • Residential-first water allocation
  • Public safety with operational realism
  • Homelessness pairing real shelter with consistent enforcement
  • Affordability measured in homes actually built
  • Government accountability tied to measurable outcomes

Contact

Photo policy

  • Use the downloadable assets below for editorial coverage.
  • Credit "Manny for Nevada" or as noted on the asset.
  • Family photo: use only with full caption "Manny Kess with his wife and daughter."
  • For higher-resolution or original-file requests, email directly.

The arc.

Five stops got him here. The short biography in chronological order.

  • Born and raised in New York.
  • Attended the United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD). Lost his father while there.
  • Owned and operated restaurants in New York. The 2008 financial crisis took the businesses.
  • Relocated to Las Vegas in 2011. Started over with limited savings.
  • Founded The Kess Group in 2012. Hospitality, restaurants, real estate, travel, consumer ventures.
  • Married. One daughter. Lives in Las Vegas.
  • Advisory Board, MVP (Merging Vets and Players), 501(c)(3).
  • Ran for Nevada State Treasurer as a Republican in 2022. Lost the primary on June 14, 2022.
  • Declared candidacy for Clark County Commission, District E, in December 2025. Filed March 2, 2026.
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Photos and assets.

Right-click to save, or use the download button. Web-ready resolution. For originals, email directly.

Primary portrait of Manny Kess

Primary portrait

Headshot.

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Manny Kess with his wife and daughter

Family photo

Family.

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Manny Kess campaign logo white

Campaign logo (white)

Logo, white.

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Manny is available on deadline.

Phone or email is fastest. For sit-down interviews or on-camera, give a 48-hour window.

Manny@MannyKess.com 702.277.1072