Nelson Araujo | |
|---|---|
| Member of theNevada Assembly from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 5, 2014 – November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Peggy Pierce |
| Succeeded by | Selena Torres |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1987-10-24)October 24, 1987 (age 37) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BA,MPA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
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Nelson Araujo (born October 24, 1987) is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of theNevada Assembly.
Araujo was born inLas Vegas,Nevada in 1987.[1] His parents were refugees from theSalvadoran Civil War.[1] He was raised by his mother, who worked as a housekeeper in a hotel.[1]
Araujo earned a B.A. and M.P.A. from theUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).[2]
Araujo started working for SenatorHarry Reid in 2007.[1] He subsequently worked for theUnited Way of Southern Nevada.[1]
Araujo has served as a member of theNevada Assembly since 2015.[2]
Araujo announced that he is seeking the office of Nevada Secretary of State in 2018. Araujo said in a statement he's running because he wants to ensure that Nevadans have a voting system "that protects the fundamental right of every eligible voter to have their vote counted, no matter who they are or what they believe."[3] He very narrowly lost to incumbentRepublicanBarbara Cegavske by a margin of around 5,000 votes, or 0.56%.
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