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Nevada State Assembly elections, 2014

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State Legislative Election Results

Nevada State Assembly •2014 Nevada State Senate Elections

State legislative elections in 2014

Elections for theNevada State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014.

Following the general election, the majority control of theNevada State Assembly shifted fromDemocratic toRepublican control. Heading into the election, the Democrats held 26 seats, but suffered a loss of 11 seats. Following the election, the Democrats occupied 15 seats in the chamber. TheRepublican Party had a net gain of twelve seats in the general election, to gain control of the chamber with 27 seats (up from 15). The vacant seat in the chamber was filled in the general election.

Incumbents retiring

A total of eight incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:

Name	Party	Current Office
Marilyn Dondero Loop	Democratic	Assembly District 5
Andrew Martin	Democratic	Assembly District 9
Joseph Hogan	Democratic	Assembly District 10
Cresent Hardy	Republican	Assembly District 19
Lucy Flores	Democratic	Assembly District 28
William Horne	Democratic	Assembly District 34
Thomas Grady	Republican	Assembly District 38
Pete Livermore	Republican	Assembly District 40

In addition, District 3 incumbentPeggy Pierce (D) passed away in October 2013, leaving the seat vacant until the swearing-in ofNelson Araujo (D), who won the seat in the general election.

Majority control

See also:Partisan composition of state houses

Heading into the November 4 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in theNevada State Assembly, but Republicans took over control short of a total reversal:

Qualifications

To be eligible to serve in theNevada State Assembly, a candidate must be:^[1]

• 21 years old at the time of the election
• A citizen resident of the State of Nevada for one year preceding this election
• A resident of the district for a period of 30 days next preceding closing date for filing as a candidate

2014 Competitiveness Overview
Primary competition (state comparison)
Incumbents defeated •Victorious challengers • Primary competitiveness
Major party challengers (state comparison)
Candidates with no challenges at all in 2014
Open seats (state comparisons)
Impact of term limits on # of open seats Long-serving senators •Long-serving reps
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Chart Comparing 2014 Results •Comparisons Between Years
Competitiveness Index •Absolute Index
2014 State Legislative Elections State legislative incumbent turnover in 2014
Competitiveness Studies from Other Years
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Competitiveness

Candidates unopposed by a major party

In 15 (35.7%) of the 42 Assembly seats up for election in 2014, there was only one major party candidate running for election. A total of 8 Democrats and 7 Republicans were guaranteed election in November barring unforeseen circumstances. In two races, two candidates from the same party faced off in the general election.

Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 27 (64.3%) of the 42 districts up for election. Five of those seats held competitive elections in 2012 with a margin of victory ranging from zero to five percent. Four other elections were mildly competitive, with a margin of victory of five to ten percent. Those districts were:

Competitive

• District 21: IncumbentAndy Eisen (D)was defeated byDerek Armstrong (R) in the general election;Adam-John Sanacore (L) finished third. Eisen won by a margin of victory of three points in 2012.
• District 29: IncumbentLesley Cohen defeatedDaniel Mathis in the Democratic primary, whileStephen Silberkraus was victorious in the Republican primary. Cohenwas defeated by Silberkraus in the general election. Cohen's predecessor,April Mastroluca (D), won by a margin of victory of five points in 2012.
• District 31: IncumbentSkip Daly (D)was defeated byJill Dickman (R) in the general election. Daly won by a margin of victory of four points in 2012.
• District 35: IncumbentJames Healey (D) defeatedCharles Clark, Jr. in the Democratic primary, whileBrent Jones won in the Republican primary. Healeywas defeated by Jones in the general election. Healey won by a margin of victory of five points in 2012.
• District 37: IncumbentWesley Duncan (R) defeatedGerald Mackin (D) andLou Pombo (L) in the general election. Duncan won by a margin of victory of two points in 2012.

Mildly Competitive

• District 5: IncumbentMarilyn Dondero Loop (D) did not seek re-election in order to pursue arun for the state Senate.Jerri Strasser (D)was defeated byErv Nelson, the winner of a five-way Republican primary. Dondero Loop won by a margin of victory of six points in 2012.
• District 9: IncumbentAndrew Martin (D) did not seek re-election in order to run forstate controller.David Gardner (R)defeatedSteve Yeager (D). Martin, a first-term assemblyman who was the subject of aresidency controversy in his previous campaign, won by a margin of victory of six points in 2012.
• District 13: IncumbentPaul Anderson (R) defeatedChristine Kramar (D) in the general election. Anderson won by a margin of victory of eight points in 2012.
• District 41: IncumbentPaul Aizley (D)was defeated byVicki Dooling (R) in the general election. Aizley won by a margin of victory of eight points in 2012.

Primary challenges

A total of 11 incumbents faced primary competition on June 10. Nine Assembly seats were open, leaving 22 incumbents that advanced past the primary without opposition. The state assembly members that faced primary competition included:

• District 6: IncumbentHarvey Munford (D) defeated primary challengersArrick Foster andAnthony Snowden.
• District 26: IncumbentRandy Kirner (R) andLisa Krasner defeatedRobb Archie in the Republican primary.

Retiring incumbents

Eight incumbent assembly members did not run for re-election, while 32 (78%) of the then 41 incumbents ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, five Democrats and three Republicans, can be foundabove. In addition, District 3 incumbentPeggy Pierce (D) passed away in October 2013, leaving the seat vacant until the swearing-in of general election winnerNelson Araujo (D).

List of candidates

District 1

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Marilyn Kirkpatricka - Incumbent Kirkpatrick first assumed office in 2004.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Roger Bauma

November 4 General election candidates:

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Marilyn Kirkpatrick: 7,325

Roger Baum: 4,986

District 2

June 10 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 10 Republican primary:

• John Hambrick: 2,178a - Incumbent Hambrick first assumed office in 2008.
• Mark Slotta: 671

June 10 Independent American primary:

• A.J. Maimbourga

November 4 General election candidates:

John Hambrick: 11,247

A.J. Maimbourg: 2,959

District 3

Note: This seat was left vacant by the death of incumbentPeggy Pierce (D).

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Danny Alires: 46
• Nelson Araujo: 687a
• Chris Barry: 167
• Felipe Rodriguez: 189
• Matthew Tramp: 334
• Nakia Woodson: 185

June 10 Republican primary:

• Jesus Marqueza

November 4 General election candidates:

Nelson Araujo: 4,381

Jesus Marquez: 3,456

District 4

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Jeff Hinton: 1,365a
• John-Nicholas White: 307

June 10 Republican primary:

• Michele Fiore: 2,150a - Incumbent Fiore first assumed office in 2013.
• Melissa Laughter: 567

November 4 General election candidates:

Jeff Hinton: 5,483

Michele Fiore: 9,090

District 5

Note: IncumbentMarilyn Dondero Loop (D) ran forNevada State Senate District 8.

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Jerri Strassera

June 10 Republican primary:

• Troy Archer: 282
• Barry Keller: 548
• Max Miller-Hooks: 394
• Erv Nelson: 860a
• Stuart Tener: 130

November 4 General election candidates:

Jerri Strasser: 5,304

Erv Nelson: 6,988

District 6

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Arrick Foster: 185
• Harvey Munford: 1,073a - Incumbent Munford first assumed office in 2004.
• Anthony Snowden: 325

June 10 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Harvey Munford: 5,292

District 7

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Dina Neal: 1,311a - Incumbent Neal first assumed office in 2011.
• Stephen Taylor: 307

June 10 Republican primary:

• Brent Leavitta

November 4 General election candidates:

Dina Neal: 6,049

Brent Leavitt: 3,030

District 8

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Jason Friersona - Incumbent Frierson first assumed office in 2011.

June 10 Republican primary:

• John Moorea

November 4 General election candidates:

Jason Frierson: 4,147

John Moore: 4,187

District 9

Note: IncumbentAndrew Martin (D) ran forController.

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Kelly Mercer: 239
• Joe Tinio: 240
• Steve Yeager: 814a

June 10 Republican primary:

• David M. Gardnera

November 4 General election candidates:

Steve Yeager: 5,176

David M. Gardner: 5,630

District 10

Note: IncumbentJoseph Hogan (D) did not seek re-election due to term limits.

June 10 Democratic primary:

• J.T. Creedon: 651
• Jonathan Friedrich: 379
• Jake Holder: 679a

June 10 Republican primary:

• Shelly Sheltona

November 4 General election candidates:

Jake Holder: 3,926

Shelly Shelton: 3,994

District 11

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Olivia Diaza - Incumbent Diaz first assumed office in 2011.

June 10 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Olivia Diaz: 3,184

District 12

June 10 Democratic primary:

• James Ohrenschalla - Incumbent Ohrenschall first assumed office in 2007.

June 10 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed for this election.

June 10 Independent American primary:

• Troy Warrena

November 4 General election candidates:

James Ohrenschall: 6,698

Troy Warren: 4,375

District 13

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Christine Kramara

June 10 Republican primary:

• Paul Andersona - Incumbent Anderson first assumed office in 2013.

November 4 General election candidates:

Christine Kramar: 5,726

Paul Anderson: 9,493

District 14

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Jack Brooks: 273
• Maggie Carlton: 796a - Incumbent Carlton first assumed office in 2011.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Matthew Yarbrougha

November 4 General election candidates:

Maggie Carlton: 3,685

Matthew Yarbrough: 2,408

District 15

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Elliot Andersona - Incumbent Anderson first assumed office in 2011.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Benjamin Donlona

June 10 Libertarian primary:

• Roberto Juareza

November 4 General election candidates:

Elliot Anderson: 4,691

Benjamin Donlon: 2,620

Roberto Juarez: 450

District 16

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Heidi Swanka - Incumbent Swank first assumed office in 2013.

June 10 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Heidi Swank: 4,190

District 17

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Tyrone Thompsona - Incumbent Thompson first assumed office in 2013.

Note:Brandon Casutt withdrew before the primary.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Patrick Mendeza

June 10 Independent American primary:

• Patricia Littlea

November 4 General election candidates:

Tyrone Thompson: 4,985

Patrick Mendez: 3,522

Patricia Little: 580

District 18

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Amy Beaulieua
• Richard Carrilloa- Incumbent Carrillo first assumed office in 2011.

Note: In the Nevada primary system, the top two vote-getters from the same party advance to the general election if the winner has less than 50% of the vote and if there are no other major party orIndependent American Party candidates registered.^[2]

June 10 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Amy Beaulieu: 3,244

Richard Carrillo: 3,951

District 19

Note: IncumbentCresent Hardy (R) ran forCongress.

June 10 Democratic primary:

• James Zygadloa

June 10 Republican primary:

• Laura Bledsoe: 1,057
• Chris Edwards: 1,690a
• Frank Tavares: 132

June 10 Libertarian primary:

• Donald Hendona

November 4 General election candidates:

James Zygadlo: 3,900

Chris Edwards: 8,503

Donald Hendon: 659

District 20

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Ellen Spiegela - Incumbent Spiegel first assumed office in 2008.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Carol Lintona

November 4 General election candidates:

Ellen Spiegel: 5,664

Carol Linton: 4,774

District 21

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Andy Eisena - Incumbent Eisen first assumed office in 2013.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Derek Armstrong: 983a
• Andrew Coates: 709

June 10 Libertarian primary:

• Adam-John Sanacorea

November 4 General election candidates:

Andy Eisen: 5,582

Derek Armstrong: 6,033

Adam-John Sanacore: 398

District 22

June 10 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Richard Bunce: 1,437
• Lynn Stewart: 2,110a - Incumbent Stewart first assumed office in 2007.

June 10 Independent American primary:

• Leroy Lalleya

November 4 General election candidates:

Lynn Stewart: 12,527

Leroy Lalley: 3,356

District 23

June 10 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Melissa Woodburya - Incumbent Woodbury first assumed office in 2008.

November 4 General election candidates:

Melissa Woodbury: 17,637

District 24

June 10 Democratic primary:

• David Bobziena - Incumbent Bobzien first assumed office in 2007.

June 10 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

David Bobzien: 8,024

District 25

June 10 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Rick Fineberg: 2,123
• Pat Hickey: 4,253a - Incumbent Hickey first assumed office in 2011.

Independent candidates:

• Niklas Putnama

November 4 General election candidates:

Pat Hickey: 16,896

Niklas Putnam: 5,625

District 26

June 10 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Robb Archie: 1,484
• Randy Kirner: 2,546a - Incumbent Kirner first assumed office in 2011.
• Lisa Krasner: 2,029a

Note: In the Nevada primary system, the top two vote-getters from the same party advance to the general election if the winner has less than 50% of the vote and if there are no other major party orIndependent American Party candidates registered.

June 10 Independent American primary:

Note:Sally Zamora withdrew before the primary.

November 4 General election candidates:

Randy Kirner: 10,331

Lisa Krasner: 10,320

District 27

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Teresa Benitez-Thompsona - Incumbent Benitez-Thompson first assumed office in 2011.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Rodney Bloom: 997
• Rex Crouch: 1,555a

November 4 General election candidates:

Teresa Benitez-Thompson: 7,793

Rex Crouch: 6,766

District 28

Note: IncumbentLucy Flores (D) ran forLieutenant Governor.

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Edgar Floresa

June 10 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Edgar Flores: 3,388

District 29

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Lesley Cohena - Incumbent Cohen first assumed office in 2013.

Note:Daniel Mathis withdrew before the primary.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Amy Groves: 928
• Stephen Silberkraus: 1,413a

November 4 General election candidates:

Lesley Cohen: 6,171

Stephen Silberkraus: 7,474

District 30

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Michael Sprinklea - Incumbent Sprinkle first assumed office in 2013.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Adam Khan: 848
• Lauren Scott: 1,187a

November 4 General election candidates:

Michael Sprinkle: 6,187

Lauren Scott: 5,293

District 31

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Skip Dalya - Incumbent Daly first assumed office in 2011.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Jill Dickman: 2,011a
• Ron Schmitt: 1,861

November 4 General election candidates:

Skip Daly: 7,943

Jill Dickman: 9,833

District 32

June 10 Democratic primary:

• John Sampagaa

June 10 Republican primary:

• Ira Hansena - Incumbent Hansen first assumed office in 2011.

June 10 Libertarian primary:

• Louis Gabriela

November 4 General election candidates:

John Sampaga: 4,024

Ira Hansen: 12,987

Louis Gabriel: 1,037

District 33

June 10 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 10 Republican primary:

• John Ellisona - Incumbent Ellison first assumed office in 2011.

November 4 General election candidates:

John Ellison: 13,057

District 34

Note: IncumbentWilliam Horne (D), who was term-limited, ran forNevada Eighth Judicial District Court.

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Gary Fisher: 740
• Fayyaz Raja: 97
• Sanje Sedera: 555
• Meghan Smith: 765a

June 10 Republican primary:

• Victoria Seamana

November 4 General election candidates:

Note: Meghan Smith was disqualified from the ballot on October 16, 2014, after it was determined that she did not reside in the district for 30 days prior to her declaration of candidacy. Because of the late date of the court order, Smith remained on the ballot.^[3]

Meghan Smith: 5,324

Victoria Seaman: 6,840

District 35

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Charles Clark, Jr.: 175
• James Healey: 813a - Incumbent Healey first assumed office in 2013.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Mike Bajorek: 572
• Brent Jones: 1,024a

November 4 General election candidates:

James Healey: 5,332

Brent Jones: 6,077

District 36

June 10 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 10 Republican primary:

• James Oscarsona - Incumbent Oscarson first assumed office in 2013.

November 4 General election candidates:

James Oscarson: 13,647

District 37

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Gerald Mackina

June 10 Republican primary:

• Wesley Duncana - Incumbent Duncan first assumed office in 2013.

June 10 Libertarian primary:

• Lou Pomboa

November 4 General election candidates:

Gerald Mackin: 6,362

Wesley Duncan: 10,855

Lou Pombo: 470

District 38

Note: IncumbentThomas Grady (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.

June 10 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Norm Frey: 2,603
• Robin Titus: 3,106a

June 10 Libertarian primary:

• John O'Connora

June 10 Independent American primary:

• Timothy Fasanoa

November 4 General election candidates:

Robin Titus: 13,440

John O'Connor: 1,514

Timothy Fasano: 2,080

District 39

June 10 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Robin Reedy: 3,012
• Jim Wheeler: 5,070a - Incumbent Wheeler first assumed office in 2013.

June 10 Independent American primary:

• Al Giordanoa

November 4 General election candidates:

Jim Wheeler: 16,940

Al Giordano: 5,048

District 40

Note: IncumbentPete Livermore (R) did not seek re-election.

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Dave Cooka

June 10 Republican primary:

• Jed Block: 2,369
• Philip O'Neill: 3,454a

June 10 Independent American primary:

• John Wagnera

November 4 General election candidates:

Dave Cook: 5,860

Philip O'Neill: 11,903

John Wagner: 1,448

District 41

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Paul Aizleya - Incumbent Aizley first assumed office in 2008.

June 10 Republican primary:

• Vicki Doolinga

November 4 General election candidates:

Paul Aizley: 4,632

Vicki Dooling: 5,829

District 42

June 10 Democratic primary:

• Irene Bustamante Adamsa - Incumbent Bustamante Adams first assumed office in 2011.

June 10 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 10 Independent American primary:

• Howard Scheffa

November 4 General election candidates:

Irene Bustamante Adams: 4,417

Howard Scheff: 2,515

See also

• Nevada State Assembly
• Nevada State Legislature
• State legislative elections, 2014

External links

Suggest a link

• Nevada Secretary of State, "Nevada General Election 2014 - Nevada State Assembly"
• Nevada Secretary of State, "2014 Filed Candidates"
• Clark County, 2014 candidate list
• Washoe County, 2014 candidate list
• Nevada Secretary of State, 2014 primary election results
• Clark County, 2014 general election candidate list
• Nevada Secretary of State, "Candidates Certified to Appear on General Election Ballot"
• Washoe County, 2014 General Election Candidates
• Nevada Secretary of State, unofficial general election results

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