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Steven Horsford
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| Steven Horsford | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for U.S. House, Nevada, District 4 | ||
| Date of primary | June 12, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| Nevada State Senate, Clark 4 | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Floor Leader, Nevada State Senate | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $137.90/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Nevada, Reno, 1997 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 04/29/1973 | |
| Place of birth | Las Vegas, NV | |
| Profession | Executive Director | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
He is currently seeking election to the U.S. House in the 4th District of Nevada.
Biography
Horsford was an Aide to Governor Bob Miller's Re-Election Campaign in 1994. He was a National Committeeman for the State of Nevada Democratic Party in 2003. In 2004 he was a Super Delegate at the Democratic National Convention. He joined the Nevada State Senate in 2004 and has served in that position since.
Horsford received his diploma from Clark High School in 1991. He then received his Bachelor's in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1997.
Horsford has worked in the following positions: Director of Government and Public Affairs for R and R Partners, Legislative Intern for the Nevada State Assembly Committee on Education, CEO/President/Board of Trustees for Nevada Partners, and at a Culinary Training Academy. He is currently an Executive Director.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Horsford has been appointed to these committees:
- Finance, Chair
- Legislative Operations and Elections
- Revenue Committee, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Horsford served on these committees:
Controversies
"Pay to play" donations
In August 2010, Horsford sent an email to potential contributors to Democratic candidates in 2010, offering access to himself and Senate leadership in exchange for cash donations. State Republican Party Chairman Mark Amodei criticized the email that appeared to imply regular legislators would not be allowed meetings with legislators unless they "payed to play." According to the email:
- “Organizations or individuals that contribute $25,000 or more will receive a private dinner with the Senate majority leader and chairs of all the standing committees,” the email solicitation says. “The dinner will permit up to 10 invited guests to accompany the Victory Leadership Circle Member.
As of the 2010 election, Democrats held a 12-9 advantage in the Senate. If they pick up two more seats in the November 2, 2010 election, they will have a veto-proof 14 seats.[1]
Elections
2012
Horsford is running in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Nevada's 4th District. He is seeking the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[2] Dan Schwartz, Kenneth Wegner, Barbara Cegavske, and Danny Tarkanian will face one another in the June 12, 2012 Republican primary.
Redistricting process
Horsford announced in October 2011 that he would not recuse himself from the map-drawing process should the legislature be called into special session. He could have his campaign impacted by the ultimate makeup of the districts.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Horsford won re-election to the Clark 4 Senatorial District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating opponents Sharon Gobel and Stan Vaughan.[4]
| Nevada State Senate, Clark 4 District (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Steven Horsford (D)
| 25,943 | 73.81% | ||
| Sharon Gobel | 7,686 | 21.87% | ||
| Stan Vaughan | 1,521 | 4.33% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Horsford won election to the Clark 4 Senatorial District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Florence Lucier.[5]
| Nevada State Senate, Clark 4 District (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steven Horsford (D)
| 22,060 | 71.82% | ||
| Florence Lucier | 8,540 | 27.80% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Horsford collected $417,250 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nevada State Education Association | $12,000 |
| Nevada Democratic Party | $11,877 |
| Clark County Education Association | $10,000 |
| Lamar Advertising | $10,000 |
| Nevada Heart and Vascular Center LLP | $10,000 |
Personal
Horsford and his wife, Sonya, have three children.
Recent news
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External links
- Official Campaign Site
- Official Facebook
- Official Twitter
- Steve Horsford official Nevada State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ Nevada Senate Democrats offer access in exchange for PAC contributions
- ↑ Pahrump Valley Times "Schwartz, Wegner join four-way GOP race for Congress" Accessed Feburary 4, 2012
- ↑ Nevada Appeal "Horsford won't recuse himself from redistricting," October 14, 2011
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2004 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Steven Horsford
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