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Jennie Sherwood
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Jennie Sherwood (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 2. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 9, 2020.
Elections
2020
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 2
Heidi Kasama defeated Radhika Kunnel and Garrett Leduff in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Heidi Kasama (R)  | 54.3 | 20,025 |
 | Radhika Kunnel (D) | 43.8 | 16,165 | |
 | Garrett Leduff (Independent) | 1.9 | 706 | |
| Total votes: 36,896 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2
Radhika Kunnel defeated Jennie Sherwood, Eva Littman, and Joe Valdes in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Radhika Kunnel | 35.8 | 1,929 |
 | Jennie Sherwood | 31.5 | 1,701 | |
 | Eva Littman | 23.7 | 1,280 | |
| Joe Valdes | 9.0 | 485 | ||
| Total votes: 5,395 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2
Heidi Kasama defeated Erik Sexton, Jim Small, Taylor McArthur, and Christian Morehead in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Heidi Kasama | 47.9 | 2,612 |
 | Erik Sexton | 27.0 | 1,473 | |
| Jim Small | 19.0 | 1,035 | ||
| Taylor McArthur | 3.2 | 175 | ||
| Christian Morehead | 2.9 | 160 | ||
| Total votes: 5,455 | |||
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2018
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 2
Incumbent John Hambrick defeated Jennie Sherwood in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Hambrick (R) | 51.9 | 14,597 |
| Jennie Sherwood (D) | 48.1 | 13,543 | |
| Total votes: 28,140 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2
Jennie Sherwood defeated David Orentlicher in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennie Sherwood | 53.9 | 2,005 |
 | David Orentlicher | 46.1 | 1,715 | |
| Total votes: 3,720 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2
Incumbent John Hambrick defeated Jim Small in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Hambrick | 53.8 | 1,928 |
| Jim Small | 46.2 | 1,658 | ||
| Total votes: 3,586 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jennie Sherwood did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Jennie Sherwood participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 16, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Jennie Sherwood's responses follow below.[1]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Expand the middle class Create a diverse career choice education Bring mental healthcare to all Nevadans[2][3] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Mental Healthcare is the secret weapon to the majority of our social ills. Let's not keep it a secret any longer, and bring the help people need the most to the people. We can make huge strides in homelessness, drug addiction, criminal behavior, and especially violent behavior if we only had the resources available to serve our community needs. I will work tirelessly to make sure those Mental Health resources are there for any and all who may benefit from them.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Jennie Sherwood answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | Malala Yousafzai because a bullet to the head can't and won't stop her! An endless and tireless advocate for woman's education, this great woman will stop at nothing to bring knowledge and power to ones that need it most. I can only wish, hope, and dream that I might someday, become half of the woman Malala is.[3] | ” |
| “ | My website www.jennie4nevada.com[3] | ” |
| “ | Integrity and Trust is needed in an elected official even if it is lacking today. We, as a self governing nation, must be able to trust that our representatives have the upmost best intentions for their constituents even if they are not perfect and we don't always agree with every decision they make.[3] | ” |
| “ | As a journeywoman electrician, I have spent years on the job and years negotiating for the rights and benefits of workers across the valley. I know what it means to be on the job and how difficult it can be for working families to make ends meet. It means having a tireless work ethic, the ability to learn from those who are experts in the field how to improve your craft, and how to make sure a job is done right. These are the traits I would like to take to the state legislature, to fight for those on the job across our state.[3] | ” |
| “ | The primary responsibility of anybody in elected office is to those who've elected them to office. That means listening to your constituents and being honest with them about where you stand on the issues and how you will represent their voice every day you are in office.[3] | ” |
| “ | A Nevada where everyone gets a chance at success.[3] | ” |
| “ | At the very young age of 9 I got my first glimpse at the AIDs epidemic, when a teacher of mine thought it would be wise for her not to attend the school swim party at a local water park because of "AIDs." Us curious kids of coursed asked her "what was that?" as she just brushed it off as a "never mind." So much fear and ignorance at the time, but I couldn't understand that. I assumed our great scientist would quickly solve the problem and the fear would dissipate. Instead for years & years later the fear and death toll only grew, with no hope in sight. I look back at that time as a colossal failure of what government is exactly for. Serve & Protect the citizens of the great United States of America.[3] | ” |
| “ | At the age of 16 and yearning for some independence I found a job at a local fast food restaurant. I quickly rose thru the ranks when at the age of 19, I left as an assistant manager to pursue a more career orientated field. Electricity![3] | ” |
| “ | We have an excellent working relationship between our legislative chambers in Nevada, at least on the Democratic side. Obviously, there are differences in terms of the makeup of certain Assembly districts versus Senate districts and the number of Nevadans you represent, but as Nevada Democrats one thing we pride ourselves on is being able to work together for the good of the state.[3] | ” |
| “ | I feel the most beneficial legislatures are made up of a talented diverse field of officials with different career and leadership backgrounds. This ensures that all citizens voices are heard and represented while new ideas for governing today are explored.[3] | ” |
| “ | Making sure Nevada is fulfilling her needs and obligations to Nevadans for their Healthcare and Education. With new and innovating jobs on the horizon, Nevada needs to pick up the pace in educating Nevadans to fill these high paying and unique jobs. As our population expands at a higher rate then our medical industry, many Nevadans are left out of receiving the medical care they need simply because there was no specialist available nearby or even within the state.[3] | ” |
| “ | Regardless of party or differences, both Governor and Legislators need to have a solid working relationship that can deliver for the people of Nevada. As each official is elected by the Nevadan voters, everyone should have a voice in legislating.[3] | ” |
| “ | It's always better to have solid relationships with all members of congress as each and everyone of them was elected by Nevadans to make each of their lives better. As a team, you can create a legislative agenda that fulfills the pressing needs of Nevadans in every district.[3] | ” |
| “ | FAIR[3] | ” |
| “ | Committee on Energy Committee on Healthcare Committee on Education[3] | ” |
| “ | My main and only goal is to serve the people of Nevada to the best of my capabilities. I believe as a legislator I will bring new and solid solutions that will make Nevadan life better for all citizens.[3] | ” |
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Jennie Sherwood's responses," May 16, 2018
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Current members of the Nevada State Assembly
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Steve Yeager
Majority Leader:Sandra Jauregui
Minority Leader:Gregory Hafen
Representatives
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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
District 19
Thaddeus Yurek (R)
District 20
District 21
Elaine Marzola (D)
District 22
Melissa Hardy (R)
District 23
Danielle Gallant (R)
District 24
Erica Roth (D)
District 25
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
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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