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Maurice Washington
| Maurice Washington | |
 | |
| Nevada State Senate Washoe 2 District | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 1994 | |
| Term in office ended 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Pastor/Businessman |
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During his time in the senate he has served as Majority Whip and Assistant Majority Whip. He represents the Washoe 2 District. He is also a member of the Washoe County Central Republican Committee.
Washington graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Washington is Founder/Pastor for the Center of Hope Christian Fellowship. He is also a businessman. Washington and his wife, Donna, have four children.
Committee assignments
While in the Nevada State Senate, Washington served on the following committees:
Elections
2006
On November 7, 2006, Washington won re-election to the Washoe 2 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating John Emerson.[1]
| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 2 District (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Maurice Washington (R)
|
19,952 | 55.29% | ||
| John Emerson | 16,136 | 44.71% | ||
2002
In November 2002, Washington won re-election to the Washoe 2 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Joe Carter.[2]
| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 2 District (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Maurice Washington (R)
|
16,394 | 56.48% | ||
| Joe Carter | 12,597 | 43.40% | ||
1998
In November 1998, Washington won re-election to the Washoe 2 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Jim Spoo.[3]
| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 2 District (1998) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Maurice Washington (R)
|
8,758 | |||
| Jim Spoo | 6,802 | |||
Campaign donors
In 2006, Washington collected $350,415 in donations.[4]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Harrahs | $10,000 |
| Senate Republican Leadership Conference of Nevada | $10,000 |
| Ran Services | $10,000 |
| Wynn Resorts | $10,000 |
| Nevada Motor Transport Association | $9,300 |
External links
- Maurice Washington's official Nevada State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1994
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Nevada Senate, Washoe 2 District 1994–2010 |
Succeeded by Don Gustavson |
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