Legal name & office
- Legal name: Emanuel "Manny" Kess
- Office: Clark County Commission, District E
- Party: Republican
- Campaign committee: Manny for Nevada
- Filed for office: March 2, 2026
- Primary date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- General date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Disclaimer line: "Paid for by Manny for Nevada"
- Endorsements: Las Vegas Weekly editorial board (Republican primary, May 21, 2026)
Bio
- Born and raised in New York
- Attended the United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD), 1997–1998
- Lost his father while at the Academy
- Owned and operated restaurants in New York (Taverna Z, Privilege Bar, Torinos Gourmet Kitchen)
- Lost businesses in the 2008 financial crisis
- Relocated to Las Vegas in 2011 (14 years in Nevada)
- Founded The Kess Group (hospitality, restaurants, real estate, travel, consumer ventures), 2013
- Greek Orthodox Christian; wife and daughter; lives in Las Vegas
- Advisory Board, MVP (Merging Vets & Players), 501(c)(3)
- Previous run: Republican primary, Nevada State Treasurer, 2022
Platform pillars
- Homelessness & Public Safety
- Revitalizing the Commercial Center
- Affordability & Cost of Living
- Government Accountability
