Barbara Cegavske
| Barbara Cegavske | ||
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| Nevada State Senate, District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $146.29/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Nevada State Assembly | ||
| 1997 - 2001 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 08/27/1951 | |
| Place of birth | Faribault, MN | |
| Profession | Consultant | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Cegavske was a candidate for the U.S. House in the 4th District of Nevada.
Biography
Cegavske attended Mayo High School in Rochester, Minnesota. She then attended Clark County Community College in Las Vegas.
Cegavske was a Franchise Owner of 7-Eleven from 1984 to 1996. She then worked as Director of Development for WestCare Foundation from 2000 to 2003. Cegavske is currently a Consultant.
Cegavske served in the Nevada State Assembly from 1997 to 2001. She served as Assistant Minority Whip in 1997. She then joined the Nevada State Senate in 2002. She has served in that position since, representing the Clark 8 District. In 2005 and 2007 Cegavske served as Chair of Legislative Operations and Elections and currently serves as Senate Minority Whip. During the most recent 75th Legislative Session, Cegavske did not support the sales tax hike, increased vehicle registration fees, nor the payroll tax hike. She does support school choice, charter free schools, and class-size reduction. Cegavske believes and supports small businesses would benefit from reduction of burdensome regulations, enterprise zones, and the creation of renewable energy corridors would help create jobs in Nevada. [1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cegavske served on the following committees:
| Nevada Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Legislative Operations and Elections | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cegavske served on these committees:
| Nevada Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Legislative Operations and Elections | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cegavske served on these committees:
| Nevada Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy, Infrastructure and Transportation | ||||
| • Health and Education | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Barbara Cegavske endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Redistricting, 2011
Mike McGinness and Barbara Cegavske said they crafted a plan that respected the then-current numerical strength of various regional, ethnic, partisan, and individual community groups without infringing on the rights of other Nevadans to effectively participate in the electoral process. The Republican lawmakers' provide details on their website.
The U.S. Census Bureau outlined the ideal population as 675,138 for each of Nevada’s Congressional districts, 128,598 for state Senate Districts, and 64,299 for state Assembly districts. The Republican plans showed minimal disparity from these ideal populations.[3]
Elections
2012
Cegavske ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Nevada's 4th District. [4] Cegavske lost to in the Republican primary on June 12, 2012.[5][6]
Primary results
| Nevada's 4th Congressional District Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Danny Tarkanian |
31.5% | 7,605 |
| Barbara Cegavske | 27.7% | 6,674 |
| Kenneth Wegner | 21% | 5,069 |
| Dan Schwartz | 11.3% | 2,728 |
| Kiran Hill | 2.8% | 666 |
| Diana Anderson | 2.5% | 607 |
| Mike Delarosa | 1.5% | 370 |
| Sid Zeller | 1% | 252 |
| Robert X. Leeds | 0.7% | 165 |
| Total Votes | 24,136 | |
2010
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Cegavske won election to the Clark 8 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Tammy Peterson.[7]
| Nevada State Senate, Clark 8 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Barbara Cegavske (R)
|
17,127 | |||
| Tammy Peterson (D) | 13,573 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Cegavske won re-election to the Clark 8 Senatorial District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating opponent Chandra Cook.[8]
| Nevada State Senate, Clark 8 District (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Barbara Cegavske (R)
|
14,884 | 54.51% | ||
| Chandra Cook | 12,421 | 45.49% | ||
2000
In November 2000, Cegavske won re-election to the Clark 5 District Seat in the Nevada Assembly, defeating Kristen Hansen.[9]
| Nevada State Assembly, Clark 5 District (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Barbara Cegavske (R)
|
6,457 | 54.63% | ||
| Kristen Hansen | 5,362 | 45.37% | ||
1998
In November 1998, Cegavske won re-election to the Clark 5 District Seat in the Nevada Assembly unopposed.[10]
| Nevada State Assembly, Clark 5 District (1998) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Barbara Cegavske (R)
|
6,392 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Cegavske is available dating back to 1996. Based on available campaign finance records, Cegavske raised a total of $1,801,786 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 14, 2013.[11]
| Barbara Cegavske's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nevada State Senate, District 8 |  |
$22,675 | |
| 2010 | Nevada State Senate, District 8 |  |
$552,078 | |
| 2008 | Nevada State Senate, District 8 | |
$38,271 | |
| 2006 | Nevada State Senate, Clark 8 | |
$569,729 | |
| 2004 | Nevada State Senate, Clark 8 | |
$57,116 | |
| 2002 | Nevada State Senate, Clark 8 | |
$309,003 | |
| 2000 | Nevada State Assembly, Clark 5 | |
$112,866 | |
| 1998 | Nevada State Assembly, District 5 | |
$79,062 | |
| 1996 | Nevada State Assembly, District 5 | |
$60,986 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,801,786 | |||
2012
Cegavske was not up for election to the Nevada State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Cegavske raised a total of $22,675.
| Nevada State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Cegavske's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center | $2,000 | |||
| CenturyLink | $2,000 | |||
| R & S Leasing LLC | $2,000 | |||
| Nevada Association Of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| PHRMA | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $22,675 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Cegavske won re-election to the Nevada State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Cegavske raised a total of $552,078.
| Nevada State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Cegavske's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Las Vegas Sands | $20,000 | |||
| Legislative Business PAC | $15,000 | |||
| Senate Republican Leadership Conference | $15,000 | |||
| Sands Expo & Convention Center | $10,000 | |||
| Las Vegas Chamber Of Commerce | $10,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $552,078 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Cegavske was not up for election to the Nevada State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Cegavske raised a total of $38,271.
| Nevada State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Cegavske's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Tiberti, Tito | $5,000 | |||
| Nellis Cab | $5,000 | |||
| Mechanical Contractors Association of Nevada | $5,000 | |||
| Nevada Auto Dealers | $2,500 | |||
| Cannery Casino Resorts | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $38,271 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Cegavske won re-election to the Nevada State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Cegavske raised a total of $569,729.
| Nevada State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Cegavske's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| MGM Mirage | $11,000 | |||
| Nevada Motor Transport Association | $10,000 | |||
| Majority Leaders Fund | $10,000 | |||
| Legislative Business PAC | $10,000 | |||
| Station Casinos | $10,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $569,729 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Cegavske was not up for election to the Nevada State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Cegavske raised a total of $57,116.
| Nevada State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Cegavske's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| International Gaming Technology | $6,500 | |||
| Black, Robert R (Randy) Sr. | $3,500 | |||
| Focus Property Group | $3,000 | |||
| Household International | $2,500 | |||
| J.A. Tiberti Construction Co. | $2,400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $57,116 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Cegavske won election to the Nevada State Senate in 2002. During that election cycle, Cegavske raised a total of $309,003.
| Nevada State Senate 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Cegavske's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| International Gaming Technology | $10,000 | |||
| Senate Republican Leadership Conference Of Nevada | $10,000 | |||
| Raggio Senate Campaign | $9,750 | |||
| Las Vegas Chamber Of Commerce | $8,500 | |||
| Townsend Turner | $5,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $309,003 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Cegavske won re-election to the Nevada State Assembly in 2000. During that election cycle, Cegavske raised a total of $112,866.
| Nevada State Assembly 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Cegavske's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce | $4,062 | |||
| Household Financial Group | $4,000 | |||
| Sprint | $3,500 | |||
| Associated Builders & Contractors | $2,550 | |||
| Howard Hughes Corp. | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $112,866 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1998
Cegavske won re-election to the Nevada State Assembly in 1998. During that election cycle, Cegavske raised a total of $79,062.
| Nevada State Assembly 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Cegavske's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| National Republican Congressional Committee | $5,000 | |||
| Sprint | $4,300 | |||
| Household International | $3,000 | |||
| Tropicana Resort & Casino | $2,000 | |||
| Coca-Cola Enterprises | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $79,062 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1996
Cegavske won election to the Nevada State Assembly in 1996. During that election cycle, Cegavske raised a total of $60,986.
| Nevada State Assembly 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Cegavske's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| National Republican Congressional Committee | $10,000 | |||
| Cegavske, Tim | $3,000 | |||
| Nevada State Republican Central Committee | $2,000 | |||
| Biz PAC, Las Vegas Chamber Of Commerce | $1,500 | |||
| Nevada Employees Association | $1,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $60,986 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Scorecards
Nevada Policy Research Institute
The Nevada Policy Research Institute, a Nevada-based conservative-libertarian think tank, releases a "Legislative Report Card" evaluating members of the Nevada State Legislature on "each lawmaker's voting record on legislation impacting the degree of economic freedom and education reform." Bills determined by the Institute to be of greater significance are weighted accordingly. According to the Institute, "a legislator with a score above 50 is considered to be an ally of economic liberty".[12]
2011
Cegavske received a score of 82.94% in the 2011 report card, ranking 7th out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.[12]
Personal
Cegavske and her husband, Tim, have two children.
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Barbara + Cegavske + Nevada + Senate"
Barbara Cegavske News Feed
- Nevada tax battle takes shape: Businesses to spend $5M or more against ... - Reno Gazette Journal
- Nevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki honored by Senate - Reno Gazette Journal
- Western Nevada College president calls for study of community colleges - Nevada Appeal
- Death penalty audit clears Nev. Senate panel - Nevada Appeal
- Nevada Senate passes Metro Police sales tax - Las Vegas Sun
- Politicians ponder next steps - Las Vegas Review-Journal
- 'More Cops' bill clears state Senate, returns to Assembly - Las Vegas Review-Journal
- Balance of power likely to remain as it is when 2015 Legislature meets - Las Vegas Review-Journal
- Krolicki honored at state Republican Women meeting - The Record-Courier
- State legislators see benefits of driver authorization cards - Las Vegas Review-Journal
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External links
- Official Campaign Site
- Official Facebook
- Official Twitter
- Barbara Cegavske official Nevada State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Biography from Turn Nevada Red
References
- ↑ http://www.barbaracegavske.com/issues.html
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Eight Nevada State Senators," November 16, 2011
- ↑ "Republicans In The Nevada Legislature Introduce Redistricting Plans," Nevada News Bureau, April 28th, 2011
- ↑ Pahrump Valley Times "Schwartz, Wegner join four-way GOP race for Congress" Accessed February 4, 2012
- ↑ C-SPAN Campaign 2012 "Nevada Primary Results," June 12, 2012
- ↑ http://www.nvsos.gov/SilverState2012pri/congressional.aspx#AllRace1011
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2000 General Election Results
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 1998 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Cegavske, Barbara K." Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Nevada Policy Research Institute, "The 2011 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card"
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