Jesse Watts
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Retired Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts has announced he's running for Rep. Mark Amodei's Congressional seat. 

Watts says he's running, "because Nevada deserves battle born leadership that understands our diverse communities, respects our Constitution, and will fight for our families, our freedoms, and our future."

Amodei announced his retirement earlier this month after serving as the U.S. Representative for Nevada’s Second Congressional District since 2011.

Nevada's Second Congressional District includes the majority of Lyon County, Carson City, and all of Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Pershing, Storey, Washoe, and White Pine counties. 

You can read Watts' full announcement here -Â