Ida Zeiler

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Ida Zeiler

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 11, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Brigham Young University, 2004

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Birthplace

Oklahoma

Profession

Teacher

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Ida Zeiler ran for election to the Nevada Board of Regents to represent District 1. She lost in the primary on June 11, 2024.

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

Biography

Ida Zeiler was born in Oklahoma. She earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 2004. Her career experience includes working as a teacher and a fact checker and proofreader for an academic curriculum company.

Elections

2024

See also: Nevada State Board of Regents election, 2024

General election

General election for Nevada Board of Regents District 1

Carlos Fernandez defeated Matthew Bowen in the general election for Nevada Board of Regents District 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carlos Fernandez (Nonpartisan)	57.8	50,112
	Submit photo	Matthew Bowen (Nonpartisan)	42.2	36,526

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 86,638
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Nevada Board of Regents District 1

Carlos Fernandez and Matthew Bowen defeated Ida Zeiler in the primary for Nevada Board of Regents District 1 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carlos Fernandez (Nonpartisan)	38.5	8,500
✔	Submit photo	Matthew Bowen (Nonpartisan)	31.1	6,860
		Ida Zeiler (Nonpartisan)	30.4	6,710

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,070
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nathaniel Waugh (Nonpartisan)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Zeiler in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ida Zeiler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Zeiler'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 believe in the bright future of Nevada and want to be a contributing factor to the growth and legacy of Nevada’s university system. Education has always been a passion of mine. I've been a teacher for nineteen years. As a mother of four children, I am family focused. I serve as a Planning Commissioner in North Las Vegas. My upbringing as a military child has taught me resilience. My Hispanic heritage has helped shape my educational perspective. I would appreciate your vote,

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?

• Affordability

  o reduce student fees

  o connect employer education plans with Nevada campuses
• Accessibility o expand workforce and apprenticeship programs o unify dual enrollment programs o create pathways for veterans pursuing graduate degrees
• Sustainability o empower Nevada graduates to become Nevada employed o prioritize educational opportunities to meet evolving market demands

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Nevada's university system needs to be robust and ready to assist in creating successful experiences for students coming from many different avenues of life.

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

1989 fall of the Berlin Wall. I was eight years old. It was personally memorable because we had lived in West Germany until 1988 due to my father's military assignment. I remember watching the joy of families reuniting and hearing the German broadcasters overcome with emotion.

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

Courtesy Clerk, grocery bagger, at Furr's Supermarket [age 16-17yrs old]

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

* Linda Perkins, current Regent, District 1

• Scott Black, North Las Vegas Councilman, Ward 3

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Public service must be done with an understanding that your fellow neighbors are depending on you to be their voice. Transparency and accountability are corner stones to effective and humble service.

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Campaign finance summary

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Ida Zeiler campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Nevada Board of Regents District 1	Lost primary	$1,850	$0
Grand total			$1,850	$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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