(as of August 26, 2024)
Las Vegas, NV – Today, the Vegas Chamber announces its list of endorsements for the General Election. The endorsements include the Nevada State Senate, State Assembly, Board of Regents, State Board of Education, Clark County Commission, Clark County Board of School Trustees, and City Council races along with recommendations for two State Ballot Questions.
The endorsements are based on each candidate’s voting record on the Chamber’s priority bills (if incumbents), stated positions on policies important to businesses, understanding of issues impacting employers and the regional economy, commitment to student achievement and educational excellence, as well as willingness to work with the Vegas Chamber and the business community on a variety of issues.
Candidate endorsements are decided by the Vegas Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee, comprised of 30 members representing a vast array of employers from several different industries. Government Affairs Committee members interviewed approximately 100 candidates, discussing policy positions and priorities, knowledge of business issues, and vision for the region and state.
The Vegas Chamber will make its final endorsements in the coming weeks including for the Mayor of Las Vegas.
***New endorsements are in bold.
STATE BALLOT QUESTIONS
The Chamber endorses state ballot questions that impact employers, employees, and their families.
- State Question 1: “Yes”
If passed, will provide clarity in governance oversight and the ability to reform the Nevada State of Higher Education Board of Regents.
- State Question 5: “Yes”
If passed, will create an exemption of sales tax on diapers.
STATE LEGISLATURE
The Chamber’s State Legislature bi-partisan list of endorsed candidates includes 39 races for the Nevada State Senate and Assembly. Endorsements are based on the candidates’ understanding of the significant challenges small employers and entrepreneurs face, track record (if incumbent) of working with the Vegas Chamber, and pledge to preserve Nevada’s special pro-business climate that cultivates job creation and prosperity in our state.
State Senate
- District 1: Michelee “Shelly” Crawford (D)
- District 3: Rochelle Nguyen (D)
- District 4: Dina Neal (D)
- District 5: Carrie Ann Buck (R)
- District 6: Nicole Cannizzaro (D)
- District 15: Angie Taylor (D)
- District 18: John Steinbeck (R)
State Assembly
- District 1: Daniele Monroe-Moreno (D)
- District 2: Heidi Kasama (R)
- District 3: Selena Torres (D)
- District 4: Lisa Cole (R)
- District 5: Brittney Miller (D)
- District 7: Tanya Flanagan (D)
- District 8: Duy Nguyen (D)
- District 9: Steve Yeager (D)
- District 10: Venise Karris (D)
- District 11: Cinthia Moore (D)
- District 13: Brian Hibbetts (R)
- District 14: Erica Mosca (D)
- District 15: Howard Watts III (D)
- District 18: Venicia Considine (D)
- District 19: Thaddeus “Toby” Yurek (R)
- District 21: Elaine Marzola (D)
- District 22: Melissa Hardy (R)
- District 23: Danielle Gallant (R)
- District 25: Diana Sande (R)
- District 26: Rich DeLong (R)
- District 29: Joe Dalia (D)
- District 31: Jill Dickman (R)
- District 32: Alexis Hansen (R)
- District 33: Bert Gurr (R)
- District 35: Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth (R)
- District 36: Gregory Hafen II (R)
- District 37: Shea Backus, (D)
- District 38: Gregory Koenig (R)
- District 39: Ken Gray (R)
- District 40: P.K. O’Neill (R)
- District 41: Sandra Jauregui (D)
- District 42: Tracy Brown-May (D)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The Chamber’s endorsements for local government races reflect candidates who are committed to working with employers on efforts to strengthen workforce development initiatives, diversify the economy, and streamline the business licensing and regulation process.
Clark County Commission
- District A: Michael Naft (D)
- District B: Marilyn Kirkpatrick (D)
Las Vegas City Council (Non-Partisan)
- Ward 5: Cameron “C.H.” Miller
North Las Vegas City Council (Non-Partisan)
- Ward 2: Ruth Garcia Anderson
- Ward 4: Richard Cherchio
Henderson City Council (Non-Partisan)
- Ward 2: Dan Shaw
EDUCATION
The Chamber’s recommendations are based on the candidates’ views on student achievement, understanding of the role of education in workforce development, board governance and reform, and the pledge to work harmoniously with the community, stakeholders, teachers, board colleagues, and administration.
Board of Regents (Non-Partisan)
- District 1: Carlos Fernandez
- District 12: Amy Carvalho
State Board of Education (Non-Partisan)
- District 1: Tricia Braxton
- District 3: Rene Cantu
Clark County Board of School Trustees Endorsements (Non-Partisan)
- Clark County School District A: Emily Stevens
- Clark County School District B: Eileen Eady
- Clark County School District C: Tameka Henry