Eva Littman

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Eva Littman

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 9, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Duke University, 1994

Graduate

Duke University, 1998

Personal

Birthplace

Greenville, N.C.

Religion

Episcopalian

Eva Littman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 2. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 9, 2020.

Littman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Eva Littman was born in Greenville, North Carolina. She attended Duke University for both undergraduate and gradute study and earned degrees in 1994 and 1998, respectively. Littman's career experience includes working as a fertility doctor and medical doctor. She has been affiliated with the Clark County Medical Society board.

Elections

2020

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for Nevada State Assembly District 2

Heidi Kasama defeated Radhika Kunnel and Garrett Leduff in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Heidi Kasama (R)	54.3	20,025
		Radhika Kunnel (D)	43.8	16,165
		Garrett Leduff (Independent)	1.9	706

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2

Radhika Kunnel defeated Jennie Sherwood, Eva Littman, and Joe Valdes in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Radhika Kunnel	35.8	1,929
		Jennie Sherwood	31.5	1,701
		Eva Littman	23.7	1,280
	Submit photo	Joe Valdes	9.0	485

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,395
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2

Heidi Kasama defeated Erik Sexton, Jim Small, Taylor McArthur, and Christian Morehead in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Heidi Kasama	47.9	2,612
		Erik Sexton	27.0	1,473
	Submit photo	Jim Small	19.0	1,035
	Submit photo	Taylor McArthur	3.2	175
	Submit photo	Christian Morehead	2.9	160

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,455
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Eva Littman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Littman'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.

I am a Small business owner and practicing physician for the past 15 years in Las Vegas, NV. I am currently a single mom raising 3 beautiful girls. I grew up in a small rural town in NC and I completed my undergraduate and medical training at Duke University and Stanford University! I've helped thousands of people conceive and I would like to improve NV for the children that will be growing up here.

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?

• Socially liberal
• Fiscally conservative
• Compassionate Moderate Democrat

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1. Small businesses

2. Education
3. Environment

4. Healthcare

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Dr. Florence Jameson has been in this community a long time she delivers babies and takes care of women's health issues . In her spare time which she doesn't have much of she has started the Volunteers in Medicine program which now has a fully functional clinic that provides healthcare for uninsured people in NV!

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Atlas Shrugged part 3. I believe people need to help themselves but they also have to have the ability and opportunities to do that and that's where government legislation can help make sure the components necessary for success are in place and then it's up the individual to take advantage of it and thrive !

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

Honesty, integrity, open mindedness, diversity of thought, Compassion

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I'm a straight forward open minded genuine person who cares about people and quality of life!

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent the people's desires of your district and do it without corruption

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to make things easier and better for people in my district!

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

My dad died when I was 13 years old he was a physician as well and after he died my mom who had been a teacher prior to having us had let her certifications expire so she started conducting a home day care and this is where I saw her educating a diverse selection of youth that have gone on to be productive individuals in society! It showed me how important early education is and it showed me that you don't need much to make kids become successful just access to good care, time and stability! I would like to work on getting that type of early upbringing for Young Nevadans!

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a waitress in medical school at a bar n grill place across from the school! I wanted to work in order to buy a car.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I like books by Malcolm Gladwell like the Tipping Point !

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Wonder Woman ...

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Baby shark 🦈 😂

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Running two businesses and raising 3 kids mostly on my own without much financial contribution from their father has been difficult but I'm making it happen !

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

I think the State Assembly has a broader make-up of individuals and given that the districts are smaller than senate districts it allows for more diversity of issues to be addressed on a smaller scale which since I'm from a small town I like having a smaller group to represent!

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I think it can be an advantage and a disadvantage. I think it's nice to have fresh ideas introduced and I totally believe in term limits! I hope to bring a fresh perspective to the Nevada legislature as a small business owner and as a physician !

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Adjusting to the expansion in population will be the biggest challenge! Creating the infrastructure to deal with that expansion as far as educational facilities, civil services, and traffic accommodations.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

I would hope there would be a good working relationship between the two to further assist in getting things accomplished!

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Especially since this would be my first time holding public office I would rely heavily on advice of other legislators on certain things.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

1. NV education committee

2. Child support committee
3. Nv health initiatives
4. Small business committees

5. Mining regulation committee

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

N/A

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

No I am not interested in becoming part of the leadership

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Possibly US Congress one day

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Not yet but my campaign is just beginning.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Nevada State Assembly

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Steve Yeager

Majority Leader:Sandra Jauregui

Minority Leader:Gregory Hafen

Representatives

District 1

Daniele Monroe-Moreno (D)

District 2

Heidi Kasama (R)

District 3

Selena Torres (D)

District 4

Lisa Cole (R)

District 5

Brittney Miller (D)

District 6

Jovan Jackson (D)

District 7

Tanya Flanagan (D)

District 8

Duy Nguyen (D)

District 9

Steve Yeager (D)

District 10

Venise Karris (D)

District 11

Cinthia Moore (D)

District 12

Max Carter (D)

District 13

Brian Hibbetts (R)

District 14

Erica Mosca (D)

District 15

Howard Watts (D)

District 16

Cecelia González (D)

District 17

Linda Hunt (D)

District 18

Venicia Considine (D)

District 19

Thaddeus Yurek (R)

District 20

David Orentlicher (D)

District 21

Elaine Marzola (D)

District 22

Melissa Hardy (R)

District 23

Danielle Gallant (R)

District 24

Erica Roth (D)

District 25

Selena La Rue Hatch (D)

District 26

Rich DeLong (R)

District 27

Heather Goulding (D)

District 28

Reuben D'Silva (D)

District 29

Joe Dalia (D)

District 30

Natha Anderson (D)

District 31

Jill Dickman (R)

District 32

Alexis Hansen (R)

District 33

Bert Gurr (R)

District 34

Hanadi Nadeem (D)

District 35

Rebecca Edgeworth (R)

District 36

Gregory Hafen (R)

District 37

Shea Backus (D)

District 38

Gregory Koenig (R)

District 39

Ken Gray (R)

District 40

Philip O'Neill (R)

District 41

Sandra Jauregui (D)

District 42

Tracy Brown-May (D)

Democratic Party (27)

Republican Party (15)