Nevada criminal records from 2005 reveal that James Settelmeyer, a GOP Congressional candidate in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District was previously charged with domestic violence against his ex-wife, whom he divorced in 2021 after 19 years of marriage. Allegations of domestic violence may cast doubt in voter’s minds on Settelmeyer’s ability to be an effective member of Congress and his ability to win a general election if he becomes the GOP nominee.
According to court documents from the State of Nevada dated October 21, 2005, James Settelmeyer was charged with battery constituting domestic violence. The Criminal Complaint filed that same day by Deputy District Attorney Michael McCormick formally alleged:
“The defendant, James Settelmeyer … did willfully and unlawfully use force or violence upon Sherese Settelmeyer, a person within the definition of NRS 33.018, to-wit: did grab and/or push Sherese Settelmeyer, all of which occurred in East Fork Township, County of Douglas, State of Nevada.”
Settelmeyer was charged with “BATTERY THAT CONSTITUTES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, a misdemeanor, a violation of NRS 200.485 and NRS 200.481.”
The release reports indicate Settelmeyer was taken into custody on October 20th and released on October 21st.
On November 2, 2005, James Arnold Settelmeyer appeared in the East Fork Justice Court for a scheduled preliminary hearing in Case No. 05-1458. Court records show the hearing had been set for 8:30 a.m. by a Notice of Setting issued on October 21, the same day the criminal complaint was filed. The official notice clearly stated that the “No contact order remains” in effect, and Settelmeyer signed the document, confirming he had received it and understood the continuing restriction while the case moved forward.
The official Judgment/Order issued by the East Fork Justice Court of the State of Nevada in December 2005 contains language that is contradictory and causes confusion pertaining to the outcome of Settelmeyer’s case, which suggests Settelmeyer may have made a plea deal. The document states:
“YOU AND EACH OF YOU are hereby notified that the defendant pled guilty, no contest to, or was found guilty of: (2) Battery const. domestic violence, misd.” This language suggests that under Nevada Law James Settelmyer was convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery.
However, immediately beneath that text, the court hand-wrote the actual disposition: “(1) Defendant found not guilty at trial.” The judge also noted “(Bail exonerated)” and checked the box indicating the defendant “Can be released.”
James Settelmeyer signed the judgment on December 1, 2005, and the Justice of the Peace signed the final order in mid-December 2005.
Voters deserve clarity as to what really happened between Settelmeyer and his now ex-wife.
Adding insult to injury is Settelmeyer’s leftist record as a state legislator despite being a Republican. He voted with Nevada Democrats on issues like men in women’s sports and giving illegal immigrants driver’s licenses. Settelmeyer even opposed fighting for election integrity.
With all of these terrible votes, one has to wonder if Nevada Democrats knew of Settelmeyer’s explosive family situation and were potentially blackmailing him to get their favored outcome.
The latest revelation against Settelmeyer comes as Washoe County Republican Party Chairman Bruce Parks, who has been endorsed by President Trump, has filed an FEC complaint against Settelmeyer for the alleged unlawful use of campaign funds.
The future could be bleak for Nevada’s Second Congressional District if Settelmeyer advances to the general election where his Democrat opponent could use his family baggage against him to flip the Republican leaning district blue in November.
Nevada voters would be wise to keep this in mind when they head to the polls to vote in the upcoming Nevada GOP primary in June of 2026.
