Veterans for America First is honored to endorse Ambassador and Doctor Jeff Gunter for the United States House of Representatives in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District. Ambassador Gunter has demonstrated unwavering dedication to America’s veterans, our national security, and the foundational principles that keep our nation strong. As a distinguished physician and former U.S. Ambassador, Dr. Gunter has consistently embodied service, courage, and leadership. His tenure as Ambassador to Iceland was marked by a firm commitment to strengthening America’s position on the world stage, defending our interests, and prioritizing the safety of American citizens at home and abroad.
His steady, principled approach to diplomacy mirrors the values upheld by the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. Dr. Gunter has been an outspoken advocate for secure borders, a strong military, and the need to properly care for America’s veterans. He understands that freedom is preserved through readiness, accountability, and unwavering support for those who served. His commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare, protecting earned benefits, and holding the VA accountable aligns directly with the mission and values of Veterans for America First.
Nevada’s 3rd District deserves a representative who will fight for America First policies every single day, someone who will stand with our veterans, defend our nation’s sovereignty, and restore integrity in Washington. Ambassador and Dr. Jeff Gunter is that leader. Veterans for America First fully endorses Jeff Gunter for Congress and encourages voters in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District to support him in this critical election. He has our complete confidence, and we look forward to working with him to advance pro-veteran, pro-America policies in Congress. Jeff Gunter is the America First candidate, and the fighter Nevada’s veterans and families deserve.
Robert M. Cornicelli
National President
Veterans for America First
ABOUT DR. JEFF GUNTER
Dr. Jeffrey Ross “Jeff” Gunter is a physician, healthcare executive, and former U.S. diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Iceland from 2019 to 2021.
A board-certified dermatologist and longtime medical practitioner, Dr. Gunter founded and directs Jeffrey Ross Gunter, MD, Inc., a medical organization focused on expanding dermatological care to rural communities across the Western United States, including services supporting U.S. military personnel and their families.
Dr. Gunter has also served in academic medicine, including as a Clinical Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. In public service, Dr. Gunter represented the United States overseas as Ambassador to Iceland, bringing a focus on U.S. strategic interests and American security priorities . Dr. Gunter is currently a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026.
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