Bernice Mathews
Bernice Mathews (b. November 12, 1933) is a former Democratic member of the Nevada State Senate, representing the Washoe 1 District from 1994 to 2010. State term limits disqualified her from re-election in 2010.
Mathews is a former City Councilwoman for Reno City Council.
Biography
Mathews earned her B.S.N. from the University of Nevada, Reno and her M.Ed. in Administration of Higher Education from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her professional experience includes owning her own small business and working as a Director of Health Science-Nursing (Emeritus).[1]
Committee assignments
While in the Nevada State Senate, Mathews served on the following committees:
Elections
2006
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Mathews won re-election to the Washoe 1 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate unopposed.[2]
| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 1 District (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Bernice Mathews (D)
|
13,546 | 100.0% | ||
1998
In November 1998, Mathews won re-election to the Washoe 1 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Mark Amodei (R).[3]
| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 1 District (1998) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bernice Mathews (D)
|
12,375 | |||
| Mark Amodei (R) | 6,281 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Mathews has seven children.[1]
Recent news
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External links
- Bernice Mathews official Nevada State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1994
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Nevada Senate, Washoe 1 District 1994–2010 |
Succeeded by Sheila Leslie |
