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Cherlyn Arrington
Cherlyn Arrington ran for election to the Henderson City Council to represent Ward IV in Nevada. She lost in the primary on June 11, 2024.
Biography
Cherlyn Arrington was born in Los Angeles, California. She earned an associate degree from Lake Tahoe Community College in 1993. She earned a bachelor's degree from the UNLV in 2006. Her career experience includes working as a life coach.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Henderson, Nevada (2024)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Henderson City Council Ward IV
Incumbent Dan Stewart won election outright against Cherlyn Arrington in the primary for Henderson City Council Ward IV on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dan Stewart (Nonpartisan) | 66.1 | 7,015 |
 | Cherlyn Arrington (Nonpartisan) | 33.9 | 3,596 | |
| Total votes: 10,611 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Arrington in this election.
2022
See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Nevada State Senate District 12
Julie Pazina defeated Cherlyn Arrington in the general election for Nevada State Senate District 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Julie Pazina (D) | 52.5 | 26,609 |
| Cherlyn Arrington (R) | 47.5 | 24,104 | |
| Total votes: 50,713 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Senate District 12
Julie Pazina defeated Lisa Guzman in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Senate District 12 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Pazina | 58.1 | 5,008 |
 | Lisa Guzman | 41.9 | 3,605 | |
| Total votes: 8,613 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Senate District 12
Cherlyn Arrington defeated April Arndt in the Republican primary for Nevada State Senate District 12 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cherlyn Arrington | 57.3 | 4,588 |
 | April Arndt | 42.7 | 3,420 | |
| Total votes: 8,008 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Glen Leavitt (R)
- Justin Minton (R)
Endorsements
To view Arrington's endorsements in the 2022 election, please here.
2020
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 21
Elaine Marzola defeated Cherlyn Arrington in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 21 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Elaine Marzola (D) | 52.0 | 15,807 |
| Cherlyn Arrington (R) | 48.0 | 14,610 | |
| Total votes: 30,417 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21
Elaine Marzola defeated David Bagley in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elaine Marzola | 70.6 | 3,375 |
| David Bagley | 29.4 | 1,404 | ||
| Total votes: 4,779 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Cherlyn Arrington advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21.
2018
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 21
Incumbent Ozzie Fumo defeated Cherlyn Arrington in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 21 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ozzie Fumo (D) | 56.3 | 12,569 |
| Cherlyn Arrington (R) | 43.7 | 9,773 | |
| Total votes: 22,342 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21
Incumbent Ozzie Fumo advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Ozzie Fumo |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21
Cherlyn Arrington defeated Garo Atamian in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cherlyn Arrington | 68.8 | 1,479 |
| Garo Atamian | 31.2 | 672 | ||
| Total votes: 2,151 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Cherlyn Arrington did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Cherlyn Arrington completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Arrington's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- EDUCATION - SCHOOL CHOICE - QUALITY EDUCATION - NO COMMOM CORE - NO SBAC TESTING - TEACH U.S CONSTITUTION, NV CONSTITUTION, READING, WRITTING, ARITHMETIC, LIFE SKILLS, PROMOTE TRADE SCHOOLS....
- MEDICAL FREEDOM - GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT TELL US WE MUST HAVE A SHOT TO WORK AND PROVIDE FOR OUR FAMILIES - OUR KIDS SHOULD NOT BE INJECTED WITHOUT OUR PERMISSION OR BE A REQUIREMENT TO ATTEND SCHOOL
- STAND STRONG WITH OUR LAW ENFORCMENT AND FIRST RESPONDERS NEVER AGAINST THEM. THEY HAVE OUR BACKS WE SHOULD HAVE THEIRS. WE ARE ALL NEVADAN'S PUT ASIDE PARTY POLITICS AND GET DOWN TO MAKING NEVADA GREAT WHERE BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE WANT TO LIVE AND PROSPER
MEDICAL FREEDOM
LOWERING TAXES
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
2020
Cherlyn Arrington did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Cherlyn Arrington participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 16, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Cherlyn Arrington's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Education , Taxes, Seniors/Veterans/Homeless[3][4] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | The area of public policy I am passionate about is education. The reason for education is that in order to be a prosperous state our citizens must be educated. They become the foundation upon which we can build our state. Without a good foundation one can not thrive and survive.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Cherlyn Arrington answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | I look up to many people and adopt my own style of doing things which is invariably a combination of everyone.[4] | ” |
| “ | There is no one book or essay out there that sums of my philosophy[4] | ” |
| “ | A good political leader is someone with good communication and inter-personal skills, who works with a wide range of personalities, beliefs systems and opinions regardless of their political party or own opinion to achieve the greatest good for those they represent. A leader should serve as an example to others of integrity and loyalty. A person with a strong character, a conscience, charima and good morale values. and one who can resist temptations in the political arena. Someone who is willing to work for the public's vote and truly listen to their needs and represent them 110% and be able to have the courage to make a stand and say what needs and should be said rather than what they think the public wants to hear. A good representative for the people is someone who is willing to make difficult and sometimes unpopular decisions for the greater good of the people. A political leader will have a style of leadership that focuses on building alliances with people so a common goal may be achieved. A good political leader is someone who takes responsibility for their own actions and is held accountable by those actions.[4] | ” |
| “ | The qualities that I believe I possess are good communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work with a wide range of personalities, belief system whether it is religious or political, integrity, loyalty, strong character, good Morales and Values. I believe that I have shown the voters that I am committed to them by walking my precincts and putting in the time and effort needed to earn their respect and confidence in me. I have listened to the concerns of the voters and have listened to amazing personal stories from voters. I believe I have shown every person that I have had the pleasure of speaking with that I have the courage to make a stand and say what needs to be said. I have shown many times to those that I have worked with and for that I take responsibility for my actions and hold myself accountable to those actions. I lead others through cooperation and building of alliances not by bullying tactics or empty promises or bribes.[4] | ” |
| “ | The core responsibility of an elected official is to be the peoples voice and not push your own agenda.[4] | ” |
| “ | The legacy that I would like to leave would be one of success by accomplishing what we set out to do. Making Nevada great again in education, that we are safe and protected from threats of violence against our citizens here in Nevada, We have a prosperous economy and businesses want to relocate here, That our legal system is fair and just for all concerned, Balancing our budgets so that we are fiscally responsible and not wasteful of our resources.[4] | ” |
| “ | 1969 Neil Armstrong lands on the moon - 5 yrs old 1985 Fell in Love - 21 1988 My daughter was born - 24 1989 The Berlin Wall is demolished - 25 1993 Moved to Las Vegas -29 1995: Oklahoma City Bombing - 31 1997: Spacecraft Pathfinder Lands On Mars -- 33 Princess Diana is killed - 33 2001: September 11th World Trade Center Attacks - 37[4] |
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| “ | McDonald's when I was younger than 15 I held it for two years Then I started working at Gemco when I turned 16 stayed until my family moved to an Indian reservation up north.[4] | ” |
| “ | On my most awkward date we stayed up and talked all night until the sun came up[4] | ” |
| “ | My most favorite holiday is all holidays where family and friends gather for laughter, good food and making lasting memories.[4] | ” |
| “ | The Bible because it is the greatest story ever written, it has everything Love, Loss, hardship, triumph, faith, miracles, history and lessons.[4] | ” |
| “ | I don't want to be just one fictional character.[4] | ” |
| “ | That it is home and everyone who comes by never wants to leave[4] | ” |
| “ | It's raining Tacos from out of the sky? My kids started singing it in the car and it just got stuck[4] | ” |
| “ | I don't have struggles only challenges and those you can always overcome.[4] | ” |
| “ | In Nevada, only members of the Legislature or standing committees from either house can introduce legislation. Advocates of proposed legislation must secure a legislative sponsor in order to see their ideas enacted into law.[4] | ” |
| “ | Yes and No I believe that in order to be an effective political leader you must have life experience and have had to deal with situations that are complex and difficult.[4] | ” |
| “ | Education and bringing businesses back into Nevada[4] | ” |
| “ | The ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature is one of mutual respect and compromise. I don't believe either party should hold themselves above the other.[4] | ” |
| “ | In order to build relationships with other legislatures you must show respect and treat each individual as you wish to be treated. Listen to their concerns and opinions and don't be dismissive just because their point of view is different from your.[4] | ” |
| “ | census method but also verifying voters[4] | ” |
| “ | I would like to be a part of the Education Committee[4] | ” |
| “ | n/a[4] | ” |
| “ | I would be interested however I would need to see how the process works.[4] | ” |
| “ | Scott Hammond[4] | ” |
| “ | I would be interested in running for Senate and Congress[4] | ” |
| “ | I have heard from personal stories from educators, veterans, seniors, small business and homeowners trying to make it work here in Nevada. I have listened to how they feel like they have no voice or anyone to listen to them. I want to be that voice and champion for them to finally reach out a hand and say I am truly here to help and be your voice to make things change for the better.[4] | ” |
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 9, 2022
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Cherlyn Arrington's responses," May 16, 2018
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