Mesquite, NV – Cody K Whipple, businessman, rancher, and Republican candidate for Congress in Nevada’s 4th Congressional District, proudly announced today the endorsement of Deputy Chief Joe Szalay (Ret.) of the Mesquite Police Department. Szalay, a respected leader in law enforcement with decades of service to the community, joins the growing list of law enforcement professionals backing Whipple’s campaign. Whipple is challenging career-politician and Democrat Congressman Steven Horsford.
Deputy Chief Szalay’s endorsement highlights growing support among law enforcement and local community leaders focusing on Cody’s Nevada First approach to the leadership Nevada needs in Washington.
“It’s an incredible honor to have the endorsement of Deputy Chief Szalay,” said Whipple. “He dedicated his life to protecting the people of Mesquite, and his support reinforces our campaign’s commitment to putting Nevada first—by backing the blue, securing our border, and keeping our families safe.”
Whipple emphasized the importance of earning the trust and support of Nevada’s law enforcement leaders as this endorsement highlights the building momentum across Nevada’s 4th Congressional District as law enforcement officials, community leaders, and voters rally behind his candidacy.
Whipple’s campaign is built on a Nevada First vision—strengthening the economy and lowering the cost of living, defending parental rights and school choice opportunities, ensuring Nevada’s energy affordability, and protecting Nevada’s water and natural resources.