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Dean Rhoads
Dean Rhoads (b. October 5, 1935) is a former Republican member of the Nevada State Senate, representing the Northern Nevada District from 1985 to 2012.
Rhoads served in the Nevada State Assembly from 1977 to 1981. He was also on the Legislative Commission from 1993 to 1994. From 2003 to 2007 he served as Senate Majority Whip.
Biography
Rhoads earned his B.S. in Agriculture Business Management from California State Polytechnic College. His professional experience includes working as a rancher. Rhoads served in the National Guard.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rhoads served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rhoads served on these committees:
Elections
2012
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2012
In 2012, Rhoads was one of four senators and one representative to be the first senators and representatives term limited by Nevada's 1996 amendment. The 1996 amendment did not go into affect until canvassed by the Supreme Court on November 27, 1996, so legislators elected that year -- and sworn in on November 5, 1996 -- were not affected by the bill until their re-election in 2000.[1]
2008
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Rhoads won re-election to the Northern Senatorial District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating opponent Janine Hansen.[2]
| Nevada State Senate, Northern District (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dean Rhoads (R)
|
20,623 | 65.25% | ||
| Janine Hansen | 10,982 | 34.75% | ||
2004
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2004
On November 2, 2004, Rhoads won re-election to the Northern Senatorial District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Thomas Jefferson.[3]
| Nevada State Senate, Northern District (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dean Rhoads (R)
|
23,947 | 79.08% | ||
| Thomas Jefferson | 6,263 | 20.68% | ||
2000
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2000
In November 2000, Rhoads won re-election to the Northern Senatorial District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating William Oswald.[4]
| Nevada State Senate, Northern District (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dean Rhoads (R)
|
19,244 | 83.47% | ||
| William Oswald | 3,385 | 14.68% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Dean Rhoads endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[5]
Scorecards
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."[6]
2011
Rhoads received a score of 46.92 percent in the 2011 report card, ranking 24th out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.[6]
Personal
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Rhoads and his wife, Sharon, have two children.
Recent news
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External links
- Dean Rhoads official Nevada State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992
Footnotes
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Term limits cases argued," July 2, 2008
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2004 General Election Results," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2000 General Election Results," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Eight Nevada State Senators," November 16, 2011(Archived)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Nevada Policy Research Institute, "The 2011 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card," accessed May 5, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Norman Glaser |
Nevada State Senate, Northern District 1985–2013 |
Succeeded by Pete Goicoechea (R) |
