John Oceguera
| John Oceguera | ||
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| Nevada State Assembly District 16 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Speaker, Nevada State Assembly | ||
| 2011 - 2012 | ||
| Majority Floor Leader, Nevada State Assembly | ||
| 2007 – 2009 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $146.29/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| 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 | ||
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John Oceguera (b. June 2, 1968) is a former Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly, representing the 16th District from 2001 to 2012. He served as Speaker in the 2011-2012 session.
In 2012, Oceguera sought election to the U.S. House in the 3rd District of Nevada. Oceguera was defeated by Republican incumbent Joe Heck on November 6, 2012.[1]
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.
Elections
2008 Nevada Assembly Election
On November 4, 2008, Oceguera won re-election to the District 16 Seat in the Nevada Assembly, defeating Bob Irwin.[2]
Oceguera raised $647,083 for his campaign.[3]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 16 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 John Oceguera (D)
|
11,317 | 66.24% | ||
| Bob Irwin | 5,769 | 33.76% | ||
2010 Nevada House of Representatives Election
- 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 | |||
2012 US Congressional Election
Oceguera ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Nevada's 3rd District.[4] He defeated James F. Haning II, Barry Michaels, Stephen H. Frye, Jesse Holder, and Gerald Sakura in the June 12, 2012 Democratic primary.[5]
General election
| U.S. House, Nevada, District 3 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Oceguera | 42.9% | 116,823 | |
| Republican | Joe Heck Incumbent |
50.4% | 137,244 | |
| Independent American Party of Nevada | Tom Jones | 2.1% | 5,600 | |
| Independent | Jim Murphy | 4.7% | 12,856 | |
| Total Votes | 272,523 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State "U.S. House of Representatives Results" | ||||
Democratic Primary
| Nevada's 3rd Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
John Oceguera |
50.4% | 7,966 |
| Stephen H. Frye | 16.8% | 2,659 |
| Jesse Holder | 13.3% | 2,099 |
| Barry Michaels | 8.5% | 1,346 |
| Gerald Sakura | 6.3% | 989 |
| James F. Haning II | 4.7% | 736 |
| Total Votes | 15,795 | |
Term limits
In 2012, Oceguera was one of four senators and one representative to be the first legislators 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.[6]
Issues
Economy
Oceguera put forth a four step plan with respect to the economy which he called "Back to Work, Back on Track."[7] His plan includes:
- Keeping Jobs in America - Stopping tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas and encouraging businesses to keep jobs at home
- Supporting American Small Business - Creating an environment that makes it easier for entrepreneurs to start small businesses
- Rebuilding America's Infrastructure - Investing in infrastructure to spur economic growth and strengthen national security
- Developing an Educated Workforce - Advancing schooling from Early childhood learning to higher education
Health Care
Oceguera supported the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as an important step to bringing down the cost of healthcare. [8]
Social Security
Oceguera opposed the privatization of Social Security.[8]
Foreign Policy
Iran
Oceguera indicated that the United States must stand with Israel in preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. [8] He would accomplish this through diplomacy, sanctions, and the threat of military force.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Oceguera served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Oceguera served on these committees:
Campaign donors
2012
Oceguera was defeated by Joe Heck in 2012. During that election cycle, Oceguera's campaign committee raised a total of $1,534,014 and spent $1,530,431.[9]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Nevada's 3rd Congressional District, 2012 - John Oceguera Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,534,014 |
| Total Spent | $1,530,431 |
| Total Raised by Election Winner | $2,423,277 |
| Total Spent by Election Winner | $2,346,654 |
| Top contributors to John Oceguera's campaign committee | |
| Nevada Legal News | $15,000 |
| Titus for Congress | $12,450 |
| Air Line Pilots Assn | $10,000 |
| Amalgamated Transit Union | $10,000 |
| American Assn for Justice | $10,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $156,547 |
| Leadership PACs | $82,199 |
| Public Sector Unions | $79,000 |
| Building Trade Unions | $63,500 |
| Candidate Committees | $55,365 |
2010
In 2010, a year in which Oceguera was up for re-election, he collected $876,598 in donations.[10]
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 |
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".[11]
2011
Oceguera received a score of 32.98% in the 2011 report card, ranking 38th out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.[11]
Personal
Oceguera is married to his wife, Janie. They live in Las Vegas with their two children.[12]
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
- ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, Nevada"
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on John's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal "Oceguera slams Heck for voting against 2-month payroll tax cut extension" Accessed February 4, 2012
- ↑ http://www.nvsos.gov/SilverState2012pri/congressional.aspx#AllRace1011
- ↑ Las Vegas Review Journal Term limits cases argued, Jul. 2, 2008
- ↑ "Back to Work, Back on track" John Oceguera Campaign Website
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 http://www.lvrj.com/news/cold-shoulders-clash-in-heck-oceguera-congressional-debate-173815461.html Cold Shoulders Clash in Heck, Oceguera Congressional Debate] Las Vegas Review Journal
- ↑ Open Secrets "John Oceguera 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed March 21, 2013
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Nevada Policy Research Institute, "The 2011 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card"
- ↑ Official Campaign Site "John's Story" Accessed February 4, 2012
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