James Healey
James W. Healey (born July 25, 1973) is a former Democratic member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 35 from 2012 to 2014.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Healey served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Government Affairs |
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2014
Healey's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
JOBS, JOBS, JOBS
- Excerpt: "One way to increase the number of jobs available is through economic diversification. Nevada must attract new industries such as manufacturing, information technology and renewable energy. These industries bring thousands of long term sustainable jobs. I will also work to find ways to fund road and building projects such as Interstate 11 which would create thousands of jobs while creating a roadway that will also increase business opportunities."
EDUCATION — Children are our future
- Excerpt: "Improving funding and accountability are important factors needed to improve the Education System in Nevada. Adopting the “Common Core Standards” will ensure that students’ transition between schools will not become a detriment to the ability for them to keep up. This will help more of our students stay on track and in school."
Veterans – They fight for our rights, I will fight for theirs!
- Excerpt: "As your Assemblyman, I will fight hard to ensure that rights and services are available for our Veterans."
Seniors – Keeping the gold in “Golden Years”
- Excerpt: "Our valley is a very attractive place for seniors to enjoy their retirement. We have outstanding Senior Communities and I am committed to work closely with our seniors to ensure that we can continue to provide a quality way of retirement and attract thousands more to retire in our beautiful state."
Foreclosures – Stop the bleeding
- Excerpt: "As a Legislator I will be focused on ways to continue to hold financial institutions accountable and responsible. We must create laws to protect home buyers from ever being faced with the kind of crisis so many of my constituents are currently enduring. I will work with our Federal Representatives in pushing for solutions and options for homeowners that are currently in trouble."
2012
Healey's website highlighted campaign themes including economic diversification, public works, Common Core standards for schools, veterans' affairs, quality of life for seniors, and "laws to protect home buyers from ever being faced with [foreclosure]...."[2]
Elections
2014
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for the Nevada State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent James Healey defeated Charles Clark, Jr. in the Democratic primary, while Brent Jones defeated Mike Bajorek in the Republican primary. Healey was defeated by Jones in the general election.[3][4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Brent Jones |
53.3% | 6,077 | |
| Democratic | James Healey Incumbent | 46.7% | 5,332 | |
| Total Votes | 11,409 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
James Healey Incumbent |
82.3% | 813 |
| Charles Clark, Jr. | 17.7% | 175 |
| Total Votes | 988 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Brent Jones |
64.2% | 1,024 |
| Mike Bajorek | 35.8% | 572 |
| Total Votes | 1,596 | |
2012
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2012
Healey ran in the 2012 election for Nevada State Assembly, District 35. Healey defeated Nathan Sosa in the June 12 primary election and defeated Tom Blanchard (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Healey |
52.4% | 11,507 | |
| Republican | Tom Blanchard | 47.6% | 10,446 | |
| Total Votes | 21,953 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
James W. Healey |
56.2% | 528 |
| Nathan Sosa | 43.8% | 411 |
| Total Votes | 939 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nevada State Legislature in 2025.
- Nevada Conservation League — Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
- Nevada Policy Research Institute — Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic and education issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
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- Nevada Conservation League — Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
- Nevada Policy Research Institute — Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic and education issues.
- Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada — Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2022, the Nevada State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nevada State Legislature in 2021.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Nevada Conservation League — Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
- Nevada Policy Research Institute — Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic and education issues.
- Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada — Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nevada State Legislature in 2020.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nevada State Legislature in 2019.
- ACLU of Nevada — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to civil liberties.
- Nevada Conservation League — Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
- Nevada Policy Research Institute — Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic and education issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2018, the Nevada State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nevada State Legislature in 2017.
- ACLU of Nevada — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to civil liberties.
- Nevada Conservation League — Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
- RenewNV — Legislators are scored on their votes on energy issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2016, the Nevada State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nevada State Legislature in 2015.
- Nevada Conservation League — Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
- Nevada Family Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Nevada Family Alliance's position.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2014, the Nevada State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nevada State Legislature in 2013.
- Citizen Outreach — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Citizen Outreach’s position.
- Nevada Conservation League — Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues.
- Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada — Legislators are scored on civic engagement, access to justice, health equity, economic opportunities, civil rights, and economic equity.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Recent news
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See also
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- James Healey on Facebook
- James Healey on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ jameswhealey.com, "Issues," accessed May 21, 2014
- ↑ Committee to Elect James Healey, "Issues," accessed October 23, 2012
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2014 filed candidates," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Clark County, "Candidate filing," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "Nevada Primary Election 2014," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2014 Official Statewide General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Clark County, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Washoe County, "2012 General Election candidates," accessed May 5, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "Official Results of the 2012 Primary Election," accessed April 23, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Peter Goicoechea (R) |
Nevada State Assembly District 35 2013–2014 |
Succeeded by Brent Jones (R) |
