John Oceguera
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| John Oceguera | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for U.S. House, Nevada, District 3 | ||
| Date of primary | June 12, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| Nevada State Assembly District 16 | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Floor Leader, Nevada State Assembly | ||
| 2007 – 2009 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $146.29/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2000 | |
| Term limits | 6 terms (12 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Cogswell Polytechnical College (1995) | |
| Associate's | Western Nevada Community College, Truckee Meadows Community College | |
| Master's | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1998) | |
| J.D. | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2003) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 2, 1968 | |
| Place of birth | Reno, Nevada | |
| Profession | Hazardous Materials Technician/Certified Instructor | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Oceguera is currently seeking election to the U.S. House in the 3rd District of Nevada.
Biography
Oceguera received his Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Administration from Cogswell Polytechnical College in 1995; and his master's in public administration and law degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in, respectively, 1998 and 2003. He is a hazardous materials technician and certified instructor; an assistant chief, captain/paramedic for the North Las Vegas Fire Department since 1991; and was a firefighter for the Naval Air Station Fire Department from 1989 to 1991.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Oceguera has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Oceguera served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Oceguera is running in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Nevada's 3rd District. He is seeking the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[1] He faces James F. Haning II, Barry Michaels, Stephen H. Frye, Jesse Holder, and Gerald Sakura.
Term limits
In 2012, Oceguera will be one of four senators and one representative to be the first senators and representatives term limited by Nevada's 1996 amendment. The 1996 amendment did not go into affect until canvassed by the Supreme Court on November 27, 1996, so the bill only began to affect elected legislators in the 1998 election cycle.[2]
2010
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010 Oceguera won election to the Nevada House of Representatives. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. Oceguera defeated Robert Irwin (R) and Kristie Turley (L) in the general election.
| Nevada House of Representatives, District 16 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Oceguera (D)
| 7,033 | |||
| Robert Irwin (R) | 5,079 | |||
| Kristie Turley (L) | 587 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Oceguera won re-election to the District 16 Seat in the Nevada Assembly, defeating Bob Irwin.[3]
Oceguera raised $647,083 for his campaign.[4]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 16 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Oceguera (D)
| 11,317 | 66.24% | ||
| Bob Irwin | 5,769 | 33.76% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Oceguera was up for re-election, he collected $876,598 in donations.[5]
Listed below are the four largest contributors to Oceguera's 2010 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lewis & Roca | $10,020 |
| At&T | $10,001 |
| Pursiano Barry Lavelle Llp | $10,000 |
| Reel PAC | $10,000 |
2008
Listed below are the five largest contributors to John Oceguera's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wynn Las Vegas | $18,376 |
| Associated General Contractors of Las Vegas | $10,000 |
| Boyd Gaming | $10,000 |
| Nevada Association of Realtors | $10,000 |
| Nevada State Education Association | $10,000 |
Personal
Oceguera is married to his wife, Janie. They live in Las Vegas with their two children.[6]
External links
- Official Campaign Site
- Nevada Assembly - Rep. John Oceguera
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 1998
References
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal "Oceguera slams Heck for voting against 2-month payroll tax cut extension" Accessed February 4, 2012
- ↑ Las Vegas Review Journal Term limits cases argued, Jul. 2, 2008
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on John's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ Official Campaign Site "John's Story" Accessed February 4, 2012
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| Preceded by ' | Nevada State Assembly District 16 2000–present | Succeeded by NA |
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