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There are 63 seats in theNevada State Legislature. Fifty-three (53) seats, including all 42 seats in theNevada State Assembly and roughly half of the 21 seats in theNevada State Senate, are up for election every two years, with 52 total seats up for election every other two years.

Chambers

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Senate

The Nevada Senate is the upper house of the Nevada Legislature. The Senate consists of 21 members from 19 districts, two of which are multimember.

As of the 2020 Census, Nevada state senators represented an average of148,022 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented129,021 residents.

Qualifications

See also:State legislature candidate requirements by state

To be eligible to serve in theNevada State Senate, a candidate must fulfill the following requirements:^[1]

To be a qualified elector, an individual must live in their specific voting precinct for ten days.^[3]

Vacancies

See also:How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

If there is a vacancy in theNevada State Legislature, the board of county commissioners in the county representing the seat must decide on a replacement. The board of county commissioners must select a person from the same political party that last held the seat when making its decision. If the vacancy happens before the next legislative session and an election for county officers is scheduled, no replacement is named.^[4]

See sources:Nevada Const. Art. 4, Sec. 12

Term limits

See also:State legislatures with term limits

TheNevada legislature is one of16 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted theNevada Term Limits Act in 1996. That initiative said that Nevada senators are subject toterm limits of no more than three four-year terms, or a total of twelve years.^[5]

The first year that theterm limits enacted in 1996 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was 2010.

Salaries

See also:Comparison of state legislative salaries

Districts

These are links to every district in theNevada State Senate.

House

The Nevada Assembly is thelower house of the Nevada Legislature. As in neighboring California, thelower house of the legislature is referred to as an "Assembly" rather than the more common "House of Representatives." The body consists of 42 members, elected to two-year terms from single-member districts.

As of the 2020 Census, Nevada state representatives represented an average of74,011 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented64,510 residents.

Qualifications

See also:State legislature candidate requirements by state

To be eligible to serve in theNevada State Senate, a candidate must fulfill the following requirements:^[7]

To be a qualified elector, an individual must live in their specific voting precinct for ten days.^[8]

Vacancies

See also:How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

If there is a vacancy in theNevada State Legislature, the board of county commissioners in the county representing the seat must decide on a replacement. The board of county commissioners must select a person from the same political party that last held the seat when making its decision. If the vacancy happens before the next legislative session and an election for county officers is scheduled, no replacement is named.^[9]

See sources:Nevada Const. Art. 4, Sec. 12

Term limits

See also:State legislatures with term limits

TheNevada legislature is one of16 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted theNevada Term Limits Act in 1996. That initiative said that Nevada assembly members are subject toterm limits of no more than six two-year terms, or a total of twelve years.^[5]

The first year that theterm limits enacted in 1996 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was 2010.

Salaries

See also:Comparison of state legislative salaries

Districts

These are links to every district in theNevada State Assembly.

Redistricting

In Nevada, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by thestate legislature. The lines are subject to veto by thegovernor.^[11]

Under a state law enacted in 2019, state prison inmates are counted as residents of their home addresses for redistricting purposes.^[12]

GovernorSteve Sisolak (D) signed new legislative maps into law on November 16, 2021.^[13] These maps took effect for Nevada's 2022 legislative elections. On November 14, 2021, theNevada State Senate voted 12-9 to approve the Democratic congressional and legislative map proposals.^[14] On November 16, theNevada State Assembly voted 25-17 to approve the maps.^[15]

Senate elections

Nevada state senators serve staggered,four-year terms and half of the Senate is up for election every two years. Nevada holds elections for its legislature in even years.

2026

See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2026

Elections for theNevada State Senate will take place in 2026. The general election is onNovember 3, 2026. The primary isJune 9, 2026. The filing deadline isMarch 13, 2026.

2024

See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2024

Elections for theNevada State Senate took place in 2024. The general election was onNovember 5, 2024. The primary wasJune 11, 2024. The filing deadline wasMarch 15, 2024.

Prior to the 2024 election, Democrats held a 13-7 majority. There was one vacant seat previously held by a Republican. Following the election, the Democrats held a 13-8 majority.

2022

See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2022

Elections for theNevada State Senate took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for June 14, 2022. The filing deadline was March 18, 2022.

Democrats grew their majority from 11-9 with one vacancy to 13-8 in the 2022 election.

2020

See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2020

Elections for the office ofNevada State Senate took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 9, 2020. The filing deadline was March 13, 2020.

Heading into the 2020 general election, there were 13 Democrats and eight Republicans in the chamber. Democrats lost one seat in the election, giving them a 12-9 majority.

2018

See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2018

Elections for theNevada State Senate took place in 2018. Aclosed primary election took place on June 12, 2018. The general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline wasMarch 16, 2018.^[16]

In the 2018 elections, Democrats increased their majority in the Nevada State Senate from 10-8 to 13-8.

2016

See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for theNevada State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016. A total of11 seats out of the 21 seats in theNevada State Senate were up for election in 2016.

Heading into the election, Republicans held an 11-10 majority. Democrats won control of both theNevada State Senate and theNevada State Assembly in the general election. This broke the Republicantrifecta previously held in the state. Democrats were able to flip one Senate seat, which was all that they needed to gain control of the chamber. Assembly Democrats were also able to win a majority, picking up 10 seats and moving to a 12-seat majority.

State SenatorPatricia Farley said shortly after the election that she would change her party affiliation from Republican to nonpartisan with the intention of caucusing with Democrats.^[17] The change in Farley's party affiliation gave the Democratic Caucus a three-seat majority.

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2014 See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2014 Elections for theNevada State Senate 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. Heading into the election, Democrats held an 11-10 majority. Democrats lost one seat in the election, giving Republicans an 11-10 majority. Nevada State Senate Party As of November 3, 2014 After November 4, 2014      Democratic Party 11 10      Republican Party 10 11 Total 21 21 2012 See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2012 Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate took place in 2012. The primary election was held on June 12, 2012, and the general election was held onNovember 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was March 16, 2012. Atotal of 12 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 10-9 majority with two vacancies. Democrats gained one seat in the election, giving them an 11-10 majority. Nevada State Senate Party As of November 5, 2012 After the 2012 Election      Democratic Party 10 11      Republican Party 9 10      Vacancy 2 0 Total 21 21 The table below details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election in 2012. 2012 Margin of Victory, Nevada State Senate District Winner Margin of Victory Total Votes Top Opponent District 15 Greg Brower 0.5% 58,438 Sheila Leslie District 9 Justin Jones 0.7% 43,397 Mari Nakashima St. Martin District 6 Mark Hutchison 1.7% 54,097 Benny Yerushalmi District 18 Scott Hammond 2.8% 53,257 Kelli Ross District 5 Joyce Woodhouse 3.9% 51,044 Steve Kirk District 11 Aaron Ford 24.5% 35,641 John Drake District 7 David Parks 28.3% 39,852 Trish Marsh District 3 Richard Segerblom 28.8% 33,777 Ed Gobel District 13 Debbie Smith 29.5% 40,126 Kathy Martin District 19 Pete Goicoechea 33.5% 44,389 Harley Kulkin 2010 See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2010 Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate took place in 2010. The primary election was held on June 8, 2010, and the general election was held onNovember 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was March 12, 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 12-7 majority with two vacancies. Democrats lost one seat in the election, giving them an 11-10 majority. Nevada State Senate Party As of November 1, 2010 After the 2010 Election      Democratic Party 12 11      Republican Party 7 10      Vacancy 2 - Total 21 21 In 2010, the candidates for state Senate raised a total of $4,320,019 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[18] 2010 Donors, Nevada State Senate Donor Amount Senate Republican Leadership Conference $75,000 Senate Republican Leaders Fund $65,000 Nevada Association of Realtors $63,500 Boyd Gaming $53,000 Las Vegas Sands Corp $52,500 R & S Investment Properties $50,500 Nevada State Education Association $47,500 South Point Hotel & Casino $47,500 Move Nevada Forward PAC $46,500 Sunrise Healthcare System $46,250 2008 See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2008 Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total of contributions to Senate candidates was $4,764,881. The top 10 contributors were:[19] 2008 Donors, Nevada State Senate Donor Amount MGM Mirage $89,699 Boyd Gaming $81,500 Nevada Association Of Realtors $77,000 Associated General Contractors Of Las Vegas $68,500 Las Vegas Chamber Of Commerce $59,500 Nevada Power Co $55,500 Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 525 $55,497 South Point Hotel & Casino $55,000 Station Casinos $53,500 Clark County Education Association $52,500 2006 See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2006 Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 15, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total of contributions to Senate candidates was $4,860,473. The top 10 contributors were:[20] 2006 Donors, Nevada State Senate Donor Amount MGM Mirage $107,637 Cory, Timothy S $100,000 Station Casinos $82,276 Jackson, John D & Terri $77,000 Harrahs $72,505 Nevada Association Of Realtors $69,500 Ran Services $61,000 Nevada Motor Transport Association $56,578 International Gaming Technology $55,778 Associated General Contractors Of Las Vegas $55,000 2004 See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2004 Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 7, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total of contributions to Senate candidates was $4,652,079. The top 10 contributors were:[21] 2004 Donors, Nevada State Senate Donor Amount MGM Mirage $78,440 International Gaming Technology $70,500 Nevada Association Of Realtors $67,000 Station Casinos $63,939 Nevada Subcontractors Association $57,500 Southern Nevada Home Builders Association/HI-PAC $53,000 Retail Association Of Nevada $50,000 Shaffer, Ray & Sharon $50,000 Davenport, Leo $50,000 Senate Republican Leadership Conference Of Nevada $50,000 2002 See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2002 Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 3, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total of contributions to Senate candidates was $2,878,156. The top 10 contributors were:[22] 2002 Donors, Nevada State Senate Donor Amount Senate Republican Leadership Conference Of Nevada $65,000 Nevada Senate Democrats $57,207 Clark County Education Association $56,000 Raggio Senate Campaign $49,750 International Gaming Technology $45,000 Nevada State Education Association $42,508 Nevada Association Of Realtors $39,000 Bristlecone PAC $38,968 Coast Hotels & Casinos $35,500 Terry Care For Senate Seven $33,853 2000 See also:Nevada State Senate elections, 2000 Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 5, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total of contributions to Senate candidates was $2,623,356. The top 10 contributors were:[23] 2000 Donors, Nevada State Senate Donor Amount Nevada State Education Association $62,428 Clark County Education Association $56,224 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino $54,000 Nevada Senate Democratic Leadership Fund $45,824 Las Vegas Chamber Of Commerce $44,800 Southern Nevada Home Builders Association $39,000 Bellagio $38,000 Sierra Pacific Power $36,712 Station Casinos $33,872 Nevada Bell $32,000

House elections

Nevada state assembly members servetwo-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Nevada holds elections for its legislature in even years.

2026

See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2026

Elections for theNevada State Assembly will take place in 2026. The general election is onNovember 3, 2026. The primary isJune 9, 2026. The filing deadline isMarch 13, 2026.

2024

See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2024

Elections for theNevada State Assembly took place in 2024. The general election was onNovember 5, 2024. The primary wasJune 11, 2024. The filing deadline wasMarch 15, 2024.

Prior to the 2024 election, Democrats held a 26-14 majority. There were two vacant seats previously held by Democrats. Following the election, the Democrats held a 27-15 majority.

2022

See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2022

Elections for theNevada State Assembly took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for June 14, 2022. The filing deadline was March 18, 2022.

In the 2022 elections, Democrats gained seats, retaining their majority in the chamber.

2020

See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2020

Elections for the office ofNevada State Assembly took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 9, 2020. The filing deadline was March 13, 2020.

Heading into the 2020 general election, there were 29 Democrats and 13 Republicans in the chamber. Democrats lost three seats in the election, giving them a 26-16 majority.

2018

See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2018

Elections for theNevada State Assembly took place in 2018. Aclosed primary election took place on June 12, 2018. The general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline wasMarch 16, 2018.^[24]

In the 2018 elections, Democrats increased their majority in the Nevada State Assembly from 27-14 to 29-13.

2016

See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2016

Elections for theNevada State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016. All42 seats in theNevada State Assembly were up for election in 2016.

Heading into the election, Republicans held a 24-17 majority with one Libertarian member. Democrats won control of both theNevada State Senate and theNevada State Assembly in the general election. This broke the Republicantrifecta previously held in the state. Democrats picked up 10 seats, moving the chamber to a 12-seat Democratic majority. Senate Democrats were also able to pick up a majority, gaining one seat and moving the chamber to a three-seat majority.

Click [show] to see election information dating back to 2000

2014 See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 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. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 26-15 majority with one vacancy. Democrats lost 11 seats in the election, giving Republicans a 27-15 majority. Nevada House of Representatives Party As of November 3, 2014 After November 4, 2014      Democratic Party 26 15      Republican Party 15 27      Vacancy 1 0 Total 42 42 2012 See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2012 Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly took place in 2012. The primary election was held on June 12, 2012, and the general election was held onNovember 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was March 16, 2012. All42 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 26-16 majority. Democrats gained one seat in the election, giving them a 27-15 majority. Nevada State Assembly Party As of November 5, 2012 After the 2012 Election      Democratic Party 26 27      Republican Party 16 15 Total 42 42 The following table details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election. 2012 Margin of Victory, Nevada State Assembly District Winner Margin of Victory Total Votes Top Opponent District 37 Wesley Duncan 2.3% 29,265 Marcus Conklin District 21 Andy Eisen 3.2% 24,211 Becky Harris District 31 Richard Daly 4% 27,962 David Espinosa District 35 James Healey 4.8% 21,953 Tom Blanchard District 29 April Mastroluca 4.9% 26,486 Bob Irwin District 9 Andrew Martin 6.3% 21,206 C. Kelly Hurst District 5 Marilyn Dondero Loop 6.3% 23,777 Bill Harrington District 13 Paul Anderson 8.4% 26,330 Louis Desalvio District 41 Paul Aizley 8.4% 21,552 Phil Regeski District 4 Michele Fiore 10.8% 26,812 Kenneth Evans 2010 See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2010 Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly took place in 2010. The primary election was held on June 8, 2010, and the general election was held onNovember 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was March 12, 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 28-14 majority. Democrats lost two seats in the election, giving them a 26-16 majority. Nevada Assembly Party As of November 1, 2010 After the 2010 Election      Democratic Party 28 26      Republican Party 14 16 Total 42 42 In 2010, the candidates for state Assembly raised a total of $8,353,520 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[25] 2010 Donors, Nevada State Assembly Donor Amount Clark County Education Association $160,000 Nevada State Education Association $153,500 Kirner, Randall J $150,200 Nevada Power Co $127,096 Nevada Association of Realtors $115,700 Keystone Corp $114,772 Boyd Gaming $108,500 Reel PAC $95,000 Irwin, Bob $90,000 MGM Mirage $87,535 2008 See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2008 Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total of contributions to Assembly candidates was $8,201,307. The top 10 contributors were:[26] 2008 Donors, Nevada State Assembly Donor Amount MGM Mirage $165,946 Boyd Gaming $162,500 Clark County Education Association $154,500 Associated General Contractors Of Las Vegas $152,645 Nevada State Education Association $150,000 Nevada Association Of Realtors $148,500 Assembly Republican Caucus $146,663 Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 525 $102,324 Harrahs $93,965 South Point Hotel & Casino $90,000 2006 See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2006 Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly consisted of a primary election on August 15, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total of contributions to Assembly candidates was $8,513,172. The top 10 contributors were:[27] 2006 Donors, Nevada State Assembly Donor Amount Clark County Education Association $190,800 MGM Mirage $173,535 Harrahs $156,819 Nevada State Education Association $131,650 Republican Assembly Caucus Of Nevada $131,237 Nevada Motor Transport Association $112,579 Focus Property Group $111,600 Boyd Gaming $106,500 Vaughan, Stan $104,384 Nevada Association Of Realtors $102,585 2004 See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2004 Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly consisted of a primary election on September 7, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total of contributions to Assembly candidates was $8,216,031. The top 10 contributors were:[28] 2004 Donors, Nevada State Assembly Donor Amount Nevada Subcontractors Association $187,000 Nevada State Education Association $146,351 Clark County Education Association $144,965 Nevada Association Of Realtors $140,500 Station Casinos $140,460 International Gaming Technology $136,750 MGM Mirage $116,475 Southern Nevada Home Builders Association/HI-PAC $107,750 Republican Assembly Caucus Of Nevada $107,549 Harrahs $96,196 2002 See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2002 Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly consisted of a primary election on September 3, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total of contributions to Assembly candidates was $6,009,028. The top 10 contributors were:[29] 2002 Donors, Nevada State Assembly Donor Amount Clark County Education Association $198,500 International Gaming Technology $149,250 Nevada State Education Association $108,551 Battle Born Pac $84,000 Southern Nevada Home Builders Association $76,500 Assembly Democratic Caucus Of Nevada $72,453 Nevada Trial Lawyers Association $71,750 Associated General Contractors Of Las Vegas $62,000 Association Of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers $60,000 Nevada Association Of Realtors $57,300 2000 See also:Nevada State Assembly elections, 2000 Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly consisted of a primary election on September 5, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total of contributions to Assembly candidates was $5,066,130. The top 10 contributors were:[30] 2000 Donors, Nevada State Assembly Donor Amount Nevada State Education Association $232,341 Clark County Education Association $170,500 Republican Assembly Caucus Of Nevada $117,490 Nevada Republican Party $81,902 Southern Nevada Home Builders Association $80,500 Republican Legislative Joint Caucus $77,000 Nevada Trial Lawyers Association $70,950 Deluca Liquor & Wine $70,500 Park Place Entertainment $63,000 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino $58,250

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See also

• State legislature
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• List of Nevada state legislative elections

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