Elmer Porter

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Elmer Porter

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 14, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Eastern Oregon State College, 1983

Personal

Birthplace

Colfax, Wash.

Profession

Technology Director

Contact

Campaign website

Elmer Porter ran for election to the Nevada Board of Regents to represent District 8. He lost in the primary on June 14, 2022.

Porter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Elmer Porter was born in Colfax, Washington. He earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Oregon State College in 1983. His career experience includes working as a technology director. Porter has been a volunteer fireman and is affiliated with the Lions Club.

Elections

2022

See also: Nevada State Board of Regents election, 2022

General election

General election for Nevada Board of Regents District 8

Michelee Crawford defeated John Patrick Rice in the general election for Nevada Board of Regents District 8 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michelee Crawford (Nonpartisan)	54.1	38,309
		John Patrick Rice (Nonpartisan)	45.9	32,486

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 70,795
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Nevada Board of Regents District 8

The following candidates ran in the primary for Nevada Board of Regents District 8 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michelee Crawford (Nonpartisan)	25.6	9,713
✔		John Patrick Rice (Nonpartisan)	20.9	7,942
		Elmer Porter (Nonpartisan)	17.1	6,517
	Submit photo	Aaron Manfredi (Nonpartisan)	15.6	5,949
	Submit photo	Stacy Smith (Nonpartisan)	14.7	5,607
	Submit photo	Jonathan Baltera (Nonpartisan)	6.0	2,286

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,014
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Elmer Porter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Porter's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

For the past 38 years, I have worked and served in various educational positions throughout Nevada as a teacher, School District Technology Director, high school coach and athletic director. I have served on numerous Nevada State Educational Technology committees, athletic committees, county housing boards, and recreation/tourism boards. I was appointed by Governor Gibbons to serve on the Nevada Broadband Taskforce which initiated statewide wireless and fiber optic connections to several schools and school districts throughout Nevada. Over the past several years I have been a volunteer fireman and Lions Club member. I have worked closely with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) programs and personnel to connect educational facilities utilizing the latest technology. I have devoted my adult life to serve Nevada, particularly Nevada’s youth. Thirty-eight years ago, I started my teaching career in McDermitt, Nevada where I learned quickly that remote adult education was essential for rural communities. I taught several classes through what was named Northern Nevada Community College, which of course is now Great Basin College. My entire life I have lived and worked in small communities and have a deep sense of loyalty to the community college system. I believe that the community college system is a great but underserved educational resource for the youth and adults in Nevada. Nevada needs to elect leaders who have vision, purpose, advocate for all NSHE institutions.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Funding: We need to oversee financial spending policies to ensure all programs are funded properly and wisely and ensure monies are targeted to programs with proper forethought and fairness.
• Cost of Education: Explore ways to reduce the cost for students obtaining higher education degrees.
• Student Enrollment and Retention: Expand enrollment while providing educational programs to entice students to attend Nevada institutions, both at the degree level and trade levels. Keep students seeking a degree or trade in Nevada during their education and after.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Build a better reputation for the board and the whole educational process.

We should involve all stakeholders, inside and outside the university and college system to establish a shared vision, goals, and investment.

Establishing buy-in with the parents, stakeholders, and community is critical to the success of program initiatives. Parents, business, and community members must feel their investment is worth the cost of education.

We need to bring trust back to the college system, including the Board of Regents. I have spoken with several parents and business owners who feel the higher education system is not doing an adequate job in providing a good, quality education for the students. We know NSHE is doing a great job in many ways and has great programs, but we need to do a better job communicating that fact. Education is a service business and we need to develop ways to articulate the fact that we are providing a great education for the students.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Education is the one of the most important commodies we have for a vibrant Nevada and country.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Character, Leadership, and Dedication

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Strong advocate for Nevada high education. Overseeing funding and policy for higher education programs

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

38 years working in education.

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