James Ohrenschall

James Ohrenschall

Democratic Party

Nevada State Senate District 21

Tenure

2018 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

6

Prior offices

Nevada State Assembly District 12

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Compensation

Base salary

$130/legislative day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Law

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Personal

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

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James Ohrenschall (Democratic Party) is a member of the Nevada State Senate, representing District 21. He assumed office on November 7, 2018. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.

Ohrenschall (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Nevada State Senate to represent District 21. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Ohrenschall is a former Democratic member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 12 from 2006 to 2018. He was unable to run for re-election in 2018 because of term limits.

Biography

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Ohrenschall earned his B.A. in economics and his J.D. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Ohrenschall was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Government Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
• Senate Judiciary Committee
• Senate Legislative Operations and Elections Committee, Chair

2021-2022

Ohrenschall was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Government Affairs Committee, Vice chair
• Senate Judiciary Committee
• Senate Legislative Operations and Elections Committee, Chair

2019-2020

Ohrenschall was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Government Affairs Committee
• Senate Legislative Operations and Elections Committee, Chair
• Senate Judiciary Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Nevada committee assignments, 2017
• Commerce and Labor
• Corrections, Parole, and Probation, Chair
• Judiciary, Vice chair
• Legislative Operations and Elections

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ohrenschall served on the following committees:

Nevada committee assignments, 2015
• Commerce and Labor
• Judiciary
• Legislative Operations and Elections

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Ohrenschall served on the following committees:

Nevada committee assignments, 2013
• Commerce and Labor
• Judiciary, Vice Chair
• Legislative Operations and Elections

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ohrenschall served on the following committees:

Nevada committee assignments, 2011
• Commerce and Labor
• Judiciary, Vice Chair
• Legislative Operations and Elections

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ohrenschall served on the following committees:

Nevada committee assignments, 2009
• Corrections, Parole, and Probation
• Elections, Procedures, Ethics, and Constitutional Amendments
• Judiciary
• Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining

Elections

2022

See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Nevada State Senate District 21

Incumbent James Ohrenschall defeated April Larsen in the general election for Nevada State Senate District 21 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Ohrenschall (D)	55.8	18,428
		April Larsen (R)	44.2	14,603

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 33,031
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nevada State Senate District 21

Incumbent James Ohrenschall defeated Jacqueline Alvidrez in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Senate District 21 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Ohrenschall	62.2	3,702
		Jacqueline Alvidrez	37.8	2,251

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,953
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. April Larsen advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Senate District 21.

2018

See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Nevada State Senate District 21

James Ohrenschall defeated Ron McGinnis in the general election for Nevada State Senate District 21 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Ohrenschall (D)	62.0	22,391
	Submit photo	Ron McGinnis (R)	38.0	13,721

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,112
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Nevada State Senate District 21

James Ohrenschall and Ron McGinnis defeated Christine Glazer and Jay Craddock in the primary for Nevada State Senate District 21 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Ohrenschall (D)	58.7	3,355
✔	Submit photo	Ron McGinnis (R)	0.0	0
		Christine Glazer (D)	26.6	1,522
		Jay Craddock (D)	14.7	841

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 5,718
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2016

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2016

Elections for the Nevada State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.

Incumbent James Ohrenschall defeated Mark Riggins and Troy Warren in the Nevada State Assembly District 12 general election.

Nevada State Assembly, District 12 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	James Ohrenschall Incumbent	54.87%	13,942
	Republican	Mark Riggins	40.94%	10,401
	Libertarian	Troy Warren	4.19%	1,064
Total Votes				25,407
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

Incumbent James Ohrenschall ran unopposed in the Nevada State Assembly District 12 Democratic primary.

Nevada State Assembly District 12, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	James Ohrenschall Incumbent (unopposed)

Mark Riggins defeated Ron McGinnis, Walter Seip II and John F. Santacruz in the Nevada State Assembly District 12 Republican primary.

Nevada State Assembly District 12, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Mark Riggins	41.05%	789
	Republican	Ron McGinnis	31.95%	614
	Republican	Walter Seip II	18.52%	356
	Republican	John F. Santacruz	8.48%	163
Total Votes				1,922

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 Ohrenschall ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Troy Warren ran as an Independent American candidate. Ohrenschall defeated Warren in the general election.

Nevada State Assembly District 12, General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	James Ohrenschall Incumbent	60.5%	6,698
	Independent American	Troy Warren	39.5%	4,375
Total Votes				11,073

2012

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2012

Ohrenschall ran in the 2012 election for Nevada State Assembly, District 12. Ohrenschall defeated Mickey Frazier in the June 12 primary election and defeated Bridgette Bryant (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Nevada State Assembly, District 12, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	James Ohrenschall Incumbent	59.5%	13,274
	Republican	Bridgette Bryant	40.5%	9,028
Total Votes				22,302

Nevada State Assembly, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
James Ohrenschall Incumbent	77%	1,229
Mickey Frazier	23%	368
Total Votes		1,597

2010

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2010

On November 2, 2010, Ohrenschall won election to the Nevada State Assembly. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary and defeated Tod Oppenborn (R) in the general election.

Nevada State Assembly, District 12 General election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
James Ohrenschall (D)		6,843
Tod Oppenborn (R)		2,528

2008

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Ohrenschall won re-election to the District 12 Seat in the Nevada Assembly, defeating Dallas Augustine.

Ohrenschall raised $87,691 for his campaign.

Nevada State Assembly, District 12 (2008)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
James Ohrenschall (D)		9,680	74.59%
Dallas Augustine		3,298	25.41%

Campaign themes

2022

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2012

Ohrenschall's website highlighted campaign themes including renewable energy, transparency in expenditures, rewards for schools "that provide better educational opportunities," recycling and fuel-efficient vehicles.

Sponsored legislation

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Campaign finance summary

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James Ohrenschall campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Nevada State Senate District 21	Won general	$235,442	$0
2018	Nevada State Senate District 21	Won general	$273,684	N/A**
2016	Nevada State Assembly, District 12	Won	$111,979	N/A**
2014	Nevada State Assembly, District 12	Won	$96,163	N/A**
2012	Nevada State Assembly, District 12	Won	$125,904	N/A**
2010	Nevada State Assembly, District 12	Won	$113,758	N/A**
2008	Nevada State Assembly, District 12	Won	$87,691	N/A**
2006	Nevada State Assembly, District 12	Won	$114,533	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

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In 2015, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 2 through June 1. Nevada Conservation League: Senate and Assembly Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues. Nevada Family Alliance: 2015 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Nevada Family Alliance's position. Nevada Policy Research Institute: The 2015 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card 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.

2014

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2013

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In 2013, the 77th Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 4. Citizen Outreach: Ratings for the 2013 Nevada Legislature Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Citizen Outreach’s position. Nevada Conservation League: Senate and Assembly Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues. Nevada Policy Research Institute: The 2013 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic issues. Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada: Facing Race – 2013 Legislative Report Card on Racial Equity Legislators are scored by the organization on bills related to "civic engagement, access to justice, health equity, economic opportunities, civil rights and economic equity." The American Conservative Union: 2013 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2012

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2011

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Nevada Policy Research Institute

See also: Nevada Policy Research Institute's Legislative Report Card (2011)

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2011

Ohrenschall received a score of 33.16 percent in the 2011 report card, ranking 37th out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.

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Preceded by -	Nevada State Senate District 21 2018-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Nevada State Assembly District 12 2006-2018	Succeeded by -

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