Steven Horsford

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Steven Horsford
Nevada State Senate District 5
Incumbent
Assumed office 2004
Current term ends 2013
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Executive Director
Website	Senate website

Steven Horsford (b. April 29, 1973) is a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate, representing the Clark 4 District. He is the current Senate Majority Leader.

Education

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.

Professional experience

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.

Political experience

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. He is currently Majority Floor Leader, representing the Clark 4 District.

Committee membership

• Finance Committee, Nevada Senate
• Government Affairs Committee, Nevada Senate
• Health and Education Committee, Nevada Senate

Personal life

Horsford and his wife, Sonya, have three children.

External links

• Official Nevada State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004

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