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Derek Rimson

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Derek Rimson
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

June 11, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Davenport University, 2019

Personal
Birthplace
Detroit, Mich.
Religion
Christian: Nondenominational
Profession
Nonprofit executive
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Derek Rimson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 6. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 11, 2024.

Rimson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Derek Rimson was born in Detroit, Michigan. His career experience includes working as a nonprofit executive, chief executive officer, senior pastor, and community leader. He earned a bachelor's degree from Davenport University in 2019.[1]

He has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

  • Nevada Secretary of State's Advisory Committee of Participatory Democracy
  • NAACP Political Action & Social Justice Committee, Las Vegas Local #1111
  • National Action Network Las Vegas
  • Nevada Office of Health Minority and Equity's Subcommittee Black Leadership Advisory Council
  • The Shepherd's Breakfast
  • Nehemiah Project

Elections

2024

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

General election for Nevada State Assembly District 6

Jovan Jackson defeated Nephi Oliva and Walter Jones III in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 6 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Jovan Jackson (D) Candidate Connection
 
69.9
 
12,422
Image of Nephi Oliva
Nephi Oliva (R) Candidate Connection
 
19.4
 
3,452
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Walter Jones III (No Political Party)
 
10.7
 
1,894

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 17,768
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 6

Jovan Jackson defeated Derek Rimson in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 6 on June 11, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jovan Jackson
Jovan Jackson Candidate Connection
 
84.1
 
2,346
Image of Derek Rimson
Derek Rimson Candidate Connection
 
15.9
 
445

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,791
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Nephi Oliva advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 6.

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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rimson in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Derek Rimson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rimson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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(Bishop) Derek A. Rimson is a native of Detroit, Michigan, but has resided in the City of Las Vegas for the past four years. Derek graduated in 2019 from Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a Bachelor of Administration in Marketing. Derek is currently completing a Master of Theology (in the Spring of 2024) from Kingdom Bible Builders Seminary in Las Vegas, Nevada and a Master of Public Administration in Government Policy (in the Spring of 2025) from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix Arizona. (Bishop) Derek Rimson has served as an establishmentarian, senior pastor and community leader for more than 25 years in the metropolitan cities/ urban communities of Detroit, Michigan, South Central Los Angeles, California, and North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also (Bishop) Derek has served in the rural communities of Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the Borough of Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania. Prior to working as a full-time pastor, Derek was employed with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan as a unionized employee and HAP (Health Alliance Plan) of Michigan.

(Bishop) Derek Rimson serves as a Member of Nevada Secretary of State's Advisory Committee on Participatory Democracy, Chair of The Political Action and Social Justice Committee NAACP Las Vegas Local #1111.

Religious Advisor, National Action Network Las Vegas, Religious Advisor, Nevada Office of Health Minority and Equity's subcommittee B.L.A.C. (Black Leadership Advisory Council)
  • Championing policies and legislation to provide economic justice and empowerment for marginalized communities.
  • Championing policies and legislation to provide affordable and manageable housing developments in marginalized communities.
  • Championing policies and legislation to provide affordable health and mental care for poor disenfranchises Nevadans.
Economic Justice and Empowerment, Economic Development, Affordable and Fair Housing, Affordable Health and Mental Care, Educational Equity for Underserved Students, Veteran Affairs, and the increasing Homeless Crisis.
I have had a myriad of mentors and leaders that I have looked up to inclusive of the late Deacon Booker T. Rimson, Jr. (Father), Superintendent Booker T. Rimson, Sr. (Grandfather), Bishop William Rimson (Great-uncle), Elder William E. Rimson (Uncle), Bishop Gilbert E. Patterson, Bishop Nathaniel W. Wells, Jr., Bishop John H. Sheard, and Bishop Bill H. McDonnell, Jr., just to name a few. I have set under and followed the example of all of these tremendous leaders, because of their successful abilities to produce impactful and impressive results as pastors, architects, builders, businessmen, and spiritual advisors.
Yes, the book entitled "How to Win Friends and Influence People", authored by Dale Carnegie.
The characteristics and principles that are most important for an elected official to display is integrity, accountability and transparency. It is essential that an elected official can be trusted by his constituents to the degree that they are willing to support him or her in the cause to champion purposeful legislation for their said community.
The qualities that I possess that would make me a successful officeholder is my ability to interact with people of all ethnicities; my ability to help people find their gifts, talents, and skillsets and advance them into profitable careers, self-owned businesses, and even areas of ministries.
The core responsibilities for someone elected to this office is to listen to the constituents of their district, working to formulate policies that will be advantageous to the constituents of the elect officials' district.
I would like to leave a legacy that I have serviced my people, as well as underserved and marginalized communities in the State of Nevada.
The first historical event that happened in my lifetime was at the age of 19 years old, when I licensed as a minister in the Church of God in Christ (the largest Pentecostal reformation Worldwide).
My very first job was with Highland Appliance in Detroit. I was employed as a stock person, traffic manager, and audio manager over a 3 years period.
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The ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature is a collaborative efforts where both offices work together for the betterment and advancement of the Great State of Nevada.
I perceive the state's greatest challenges over the next the decade is going to be the increasing homeless population due to the raising cost of rent and the housing market.
Yes, I believe that it is beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics, however, I also believe that it can be just as beneficial for state legislators who are driven by passion and determination to serve their city, ward, district, state, in spite of their lack of experience. Some of the greatest legislators in state and federal government have evolved as tremendous legislators, successfully championing policies and laws without any previous experience government or politics.
Yes, I believe that it is not only beneficial, but necessary to build relationships with other legislators, especially those members across the aisle.
There is the great legendary U.S. Congressman John Lewis (D) from Georgia. Also, the legendary U.S. Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D) from Michigan.
Yes, I would interested in running for City Council for the City of Las Vegas or County Commissioner in the future.
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Championing economic empowerment legislation and Benefit Packages to be earmarked to marginalized and underserved communities to empower economic development projects and small black-owned businesses.
Presently it is Independent Black Voters. However, I am awaiting to be endorsed by other additional organizations and unions.
The committees that are interested in are Education, Judiciary, and Government Affairs.
As fore stated, my position is adamant that there should be financial transparency and government accountability. This tends to foster trust and confidence among constituents and voters.

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Campaign finance summary

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Derek Rimson campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Nevada State Assembly District 6Lost primary$6,015 $0
Grand total$6,015 $0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 2, 2024


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