David Parks
David R. Parks (Democratic Party) was a member of the Nevada State Senate, representing District 7. Parks assumed office in 2009. Parks left office on November 4, 2020.
Parks (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Nevada State Senate to represent District 7. Parks won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
In the 2013 session, Parks served as State Senate President Pro Tempore.
Parks served in the Nevada State Assembly from 1997 to 2007, during which time he served as Assistant Majority Floor Leader. In 1999, he was Democratic Assistant Majority Whip.
Biography
Parks earned his B.S. from the University of New Hampshire in 1967 and his MBA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1974. His professional experience includes working as a city budget officer and director, county management analyst and a consultant. Parks served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Parks was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Government Affairs Committee, Chair
- Revenue and Economic Development Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Finance, Vice chair |
| • Government Affairs, Chair |
| • Revenue and Economic Development |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Parks served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance |
| • Government Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Parks served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance |
| • Government Affairs, Chair |
| • Revenue and Economic Development, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Parks served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce, Labor and Energy |
| • Finance |
| • Legislative Operations and Elections, Chair |
| • Natural Resources |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Parks served on this committees:
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| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2020
David Parks was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Nevada State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.
Incumbent David Parks defeated Kimberly Schjang in the Nevada State Senate District 7 general election.[1][2]
| Nevada State Senate, District 7 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  David Parks Incumbent |
69.54% | 28,431 | |
| Libertarian | Kimberly Schjang | 30.46% | 12,454 | |
| Total Votes | 40,885 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent David Parks defeated Anthony Wernicke in the Nevada State Senate District 7 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Nevada State Senate District 7, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | David Parks Incumbent |
77.23% | 3,222 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Wernicke | 22.77% | 950 | |
| Total Votes | 4,172 | |||
2012
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2012
Parks ran in the 2012 election for Nevada State Senate, District 7. Parks ran unopposed in the June 12 primary election and defeated Trish Marsh (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | David Parks Incumbent |
64.2% | 25,567 | |
| Republican | Trish Marsh | 35.8% | 14,285 | |
| Total Votes | 39,852 | |||
2008
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Parks won election to the Clark 7 Senatorial District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Nicole Madsen.[9]
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Parks (D)
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38,200 | 68.06% | ||
| Nicole Madsen | 17,926 | 31.94% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Nevada State Legislature was not in session. It was in special session from July 8 to July 19 and from July 31 to August 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 3.
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 6 through June 5.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 2 through June 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Nevada State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2013
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In 2013, the 77th Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 4.[10]
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2012
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2011
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In 2011, the 76th Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 7 through June 7.[10]
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Nevada Policy Research Institute
The Nevada Policy Research Institute, a Nevada-based conservative-libertarian think tank, releases a "Legislative Report Card" evaluating members of the Nevada State Legislature on "each lawmaker's voting record on legislation impacting the degree of economic freedom and education reform." Bills determined by the Institute to be of greater significance are weighted accordingly. According to the Institute, "a legislator with a score above 50 is considered to be an ally of economic liberty."[11]
2011
Parks received a score of 33.18 percent in the 2011 report card, ranking 35th out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.[11]
Personal
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Parks served on the Paradise Town Advisory Board from 1991 to 1996; he chaired this board from 1992 to 1996. He was also on the Community District 89109 Leadership Council from 1993 to 1996.
Recent news
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See also
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from the Nevada State Senate
- Profile from Open States
- David Parks on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Master Statewide Certified List of Candidates," accessed August 19, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Election Certified List of Candidates," accessed May 16, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "Official Primary election results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2012 Primary candidates," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Clark County, "2012 Primary candidates," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Washoe County, "2012 General Election candidates," accessed May 5, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "Official Results of the 2012 Primary Election," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Nevada State Legislature, "Session Information," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Nevada Policy Research Institute, "The 2011 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card," accessed May 5, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Nevada State Senate, Clark 7 District 2009–2020 |
Succeeded by Roberta Lange (D) |
