Jay Dixon

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Jay Dixon

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 14, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Ohio Northern University, 1997

Graduate

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1999

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Birthplace

Columbus, Ohio

Religion

Episcopal

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Jay Dixon (Republican Party) ran for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 26. He lost in the Republican primary on June 14, 2022.

Dixon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jay Dixon was born in Columbus, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio Northern University in 1997 and a graduate degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1999.

Dixon has served with the following organizations:

• University of Nevada Las Vegas College of Sciences Advisory Board
• Nevada Mining Association Environmental Committee, chairman of Water Working Group
• Nevada Water Resources Association, past president
• Nevada Farm Bureau
• Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Inc.

Elections

2022

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

General election for Nevada State Assembly District 26

Rich DeLong defeated Reed Mitchell in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 26 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich DeLong (R)	71.7	23,964
		Reed Mitchell (L)	28.3	9,455

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 33,419
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 26

Rich DeLong defeated Jay Dixon, Greg Juhl, Bret Edward Delaire, and Tom Daly in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 26 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich DeLong	34.0	3,623
		Jay Dixon	25.8	2,755
	Submit photo	Greg Juhl	20.4	2,175
		Bret Edward Delaire	10.9	1,162
	Submit photo	Tom Daly	9.0	956

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,671
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jason “Jay” Dixon is a licensed, Professional Civil Engineer who earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Ohio Northern University in 1997, as well as a Master’s Degree (also in Civil Engineering) from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 1999. Following graduate school, Jay worked at the Nevada Test Site (now the Nevada National Security Site), where he focused on hydrologic engineering and research work. Jay eventually became a principal at an engineering consulting firm in Las Vegas where he worked until 2010, when he became the Chief Hydrologist for a major mining company in Nye County, Nevada. Jay also started his own water resources consulting firm in 2010, through which he remains actively engaged in several high-profile water management projects throughout Nevada.

In 2015, Kinross - Round Mountain relocated Jay and his family to Reno. Jay’s wife Rebecca has been a public-school teacher in Clark, Nye and (currently) Washoe counties. Jay, Rebecca and their two daughters, Leah and Aubrey, are active members of the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Reno. Jay and Rebecca have been in Nevada for 25 years, having lived and worked throughout the state.

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?

• 1.) Natural Resources - Leveraging my industry-based expertise in natural resources, particularly water resources, to support the development of projects throughout Nevada that will help strengthen and diversify our economy.
• 2.) Education - Improving education in Nevada is essential and it requires policy that prioritizes access and funding for more public, charter, private school, and vocational training options. We must place a higher priority on reducing class sizes and attracting and retaining quality educators. I will advocate for education improvements at all levels and workforce development that will help attract new companies to expand the economy.
• 3.) Healthcare - Developing policy to help provide more access to affordable healthcare. I am committed to working with healthcare policy experts to help Nevada develop and secure more doctors, nurses and health specialists. A thriving economy must be supported with more affordable and quality healthcare options.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe that protecting our individual freedoms and constitutional rights are of paramount importance, and this belief will guide my decisions as a public servant and leader in my community. I will work diligently to protect my constituents from government overreach while advocating for low taxes and a limited but fair regulatory environment that promotes sustainable development with a priority on economic prosperity for the benefit of all Nevadans.

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

For the last 11 years, I was the Chief Hydrologist for Kinross Gold, providing support for their open-pit gold mines in Nye and White Pine counties. In 2010, my family and I moved to Round Mountain where we got first-hand experience in what it was like to be a hard-working family living in rural Nevada. While in Round Mountain, my wife and I were actively involved in the local community, where Rebecca was a middle school teacher for the Nye County School District and I was a Board Member for the Round Mountain Parent-Teacher Organization. I was also elected to the Round Mountain Town Board where I developed a genuine interest in public service and saw first-hand what it meant to positively influence the lives of the people in my community.

I have a passion for water resources management and development in Nevada, as demonstrated by my past roles as the President of the Nevada Water Resources Association, service on the Nye County Water District Board, and (currently) Chairman of the Water Working Group for the Nevada Mining Association. Additionally, my work as the owner of my own consultancy for the last 11 years has provided me with valuable experience in water issues throughout Nevada. I remain actively involved in a wide range of projects supporting farmers, ranchers, rural water operators, large-scale renewable and non-renewable energy producers, and essential mineral resource developers and producers.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I love all books concerning Nevada history! Over the years, my understanding of the history in many places throughout Nevada has been very beneficial for my water resources work. Some of my favorite books that discuss Nevada history include:

• Land of The Buckaroo - Historic Ranches of Western Nevada
• Cadillac Desert, The American West and Its Disappearing Water
• The Battle of Jefferson Canyon
• Uncovering Nevada’s Past

• Round Mountain: Nature’s Treasure Chest

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

Yes, I believe it’s imperative to build relationships with other legislators, particularly for those of us from northern and rural districts. If we can’t work with the southern Nevada legislators representing 74% of the state’s population, then we can’t be effective in our policymaking efforts to protect the interests of our own local constituents. I consider my close relationships and work history throughout Nevada to be a valuable asset in my campaign to represent the people in Assembly District 26.

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

Former Nevada State Senator Bill Raggio. Mr. Raggio had a profound impact on the state during his long tenure in the Legislature. He was known for his mastery of the legislative process and his commitment to working together for the greater good; he was the ultimate consensus-builder. I believe Bill Raggio was an outstanding example of a highly effective legislator, and I hope to follow in his footsteps.

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?

Recently, while walking door to door to meet with voters in my district, a family told me about their son who was diagnosed with aplastic anemia. This disease is extraordinarily rare, afflicting about 2 out of every 1 million Americans. The mother of this child told me she learned of 14 recent cases in the Reno-Sparks area. While the thought of a potential disease cluster in this area was unsettling enough, I was also alarmed by the cost of treatment and time spent getting that treatment outside of Nevada. This is an example of the need for affordable access to quality healthcare that exists within our community, and I am committed to addressing it at the legislature.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe that finding common ground requires effective communication and a willingness for legislators to work together, which is something we need more of in Nevada. I am confident that my statewide experience and strong existing relationships provide a solid foundation for collaboration while maintaining my principled conservative values without the need to sign any pledges.

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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)

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