Iman Joseph

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Iman Joseph

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 11, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2002

Graduate

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2004

Ph.D

California University, 2022

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Educator

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Iman Joseph (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Nevada State Senate to represent District 18. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 11, 2024.

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Biography

Iman Joseph earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2002, a graduate degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2004, and a Ph.D. from California University in 2022. Her career experience includes working as an educator.

Elections

2024

See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Nevada State Senate District 18

John Steinbeck defeated Ronald Bilodeau in the general election for Nevada State Senate District 18 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Steinbeck (R)	56.9	46,354
		Ronald Bilodeau (D)	43.1	35,092

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,446
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nevada State Senate District 18

Ronald Bilodeau defeated Iman Joseph and Donald Connors in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Senate District 18 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ronald Bilodeau	43.0	3,058
		Iman Joseph	34.5	2,448
	Submit photo	Donald Connors	22.5	1,599

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,105
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nevada State Senate District 18

John Steinbeck defeated Joshua Leavitt and Richard McArthur in the Republican primary for Nevada State Senate District 18 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Steinbeck	59.6	5,458
		Joshua Leavitt	23.3	2,131
		Richard McArthur	17.2	1,572

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,161
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Joseph in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Iman Joseph completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Joseph'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’m a public school teacher and healthcare professional running for the Nevada State Senate in District 18. I’m a mother of 4, a Democratic delegate, and a lifelong Democratic voter. I’m running to stand up to MAGA Republicans and fight for reproductive rights, affordable healthcare, and quality education. As a public school teacher, I have faced the heart-wrenching challenges of food and clothing insecurity among my students. These experiences have deeply impacted me, as they have hindered my ability to provide the level of education, I know would significantly benefit my students. As a healthcare professional, I witnessed firsthand the pressure on our healthcare system and the difficult decisions families have had to make including prioritizing access to ventilators. My own family was forced to decide who would be prioritized to use ventilators. As a woman, I firmly believe that reproductive rights are fundamental human rights. The government should not interfere in the private medical decisions between a woman and her doctor. It is time for leaders who understand the complexities of these issues and are willing to fight for the rights and well-being of all Nevadans. I’m running to build a stronger, more compassionate, and equitable Nevada.

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?

• Affordable healthcare
• Reproductive rights
• Youth engagement and education

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public education and Healthcare

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

Financial Transparency in Campaigns

What is your favorite book? Why?

Anything by Stephen King, because I love his work.

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Campaign finance summary

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Iman Joseph campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Nevada State Senate District 18	Lost primary	$1,048	$0
Grand total			$1,048	$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

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Current members of the Nevada State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Nicole Cannizzaro

Minority Leader:Robin Titus

Senators

District 1

Michelee Crawford (D)

District 2

Edgar Flores (D)

District 3

Rochelle Nguyen (D)

District 4

Dina Neal (D)

District 5

Carrie Buck (R)

District 6

Nicole Cannizzaro (D)

District 7

Roberta Lange (D)

District 8

Marilyn Loop (D)

District 9

Melanie Scheible (D)

District 10

Fabian Donate (D)

District 11

Lori Rogich (R)

District 12

Julie Pazina (D)

District 13

Skip Daly (D)

District 14

Ira Hansen (R)

District 15

Angie Taylor (D)

District 16

Lisa Krasner (R)

District 17

Robin Titus (R)

District 18

John Steinbeck (R)

District 19

John Ellison (R)

District 20

Jeff Stone (R)

District 21

James Ohrenschall (D)

Democratic Party (13)

Republican Party (8)