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Bernard Anderson
Bernie Anderson (May 15, 1942-January 11, 2014[1]) was a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly, representing District 31 from 1990 to 2010. He served as Speaker Pro Tempore. State term limits disqualified him from re-election in 2010.
Biography
Anderson earned his B.S. in education from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1971. His professional experience included working as a teacher. He served as a staff sergeant in the Nevada Army National Guard from 1960 to 1967.[2]
Committee assignments
While in the Nevada Assembly, Anderson served on the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor Committee, Nevada Assembly
- Corrections, Parole, and Probation Committee, Nevada Assembly
- Judiciary Committee, Nevada Assembly
- Taxation Committee, Nevada Assembly
Elections
2008
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Anderson won re-election to the District 31 Seat in the Nevada Assembly, defeating opponents Ron Longtin and Jim Nord.[3]
Anderson raised $202,258 for his campaign.[4]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 31 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Bernard Anderson (D)
|
9,850 | 67.59% | ||
| Ron Longtin | 3,867 | 28.65% | ||
| Jim Nord | 856 | 5.87% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Anderson and his wife, Clyda, had two children.[5]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Bernard + Anderson + Nevada + Assembly"
External links
- Nevada Assembly - Rep. Bernie Anderson
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1994, 1992, 1990
Footnotes
- ↑ kolotv.com, "Assemblyman Bernie Anderson Dies at 71," January 11, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Bernard Anderson," accessed November 21, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions to Bernard Anderson," accessed November 21, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Nevada State Assembly District 31 1990–2010 |
Succeeded by Richard Daly (D) |
