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John Oceguera
John Oceguera (b. June 2, 1968) Oceguera was a 2016 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Nevada.[1] He declared his intent to run but never ended up filing for the race.[2][3]
Oceguera is a former Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly, who represented District 16 from 2001 to 2012. He served as Speaker in the 2011-2012 session.
In 2012, Oceguera sought election to the U.S. House in the 3rd District of Nevada. Oceguera was defeated by Republican incumbent Joe Heck on November 6, 2012.[4]
Biography
Oceguera earned his B.S. in Fire Administration from Cogswell Polytechnical College in 1995. He earned his master's in public administration and law degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 1998 and 2003, respectively. His professional experience includes working as a hazardous materials technician and certified instructor. He worked as a firefighter for the Naval Air Station Fire Department from 1989 to 1991. Beginning in 1991, he worked for the North Las Vegas Fire Department, starting out as a firefighter and working his way up through various positions to the post of assistant fire chief.[5]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Oceguera served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Oceguera served on these committees:
Issues
Economy
During his 2012 campaign, Oceguera put forth a four step plan with respect to the economy which he called "Back to Work, Back on Track."[6] His plan included:
- Keeping Jobs in America - Stopping tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas and encouraging businesses to keep jobs at home
- Supporting American Small Business - Creating an environment that makes it easier for entrepreneurs to start small businesses
- Rebuilding America's Infrastructure - Investing in infrastructure to spur economic growth and strengthen national security
- Developing an Educated Workforce - Advancing schooling from Early childhood learning to higher education
Healthcare
Oceguera supported the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as an important step to bringing down the cost of healthcare.[7]
Social Security
Oceguera opposed the privatization of Social Security.[7]
Foreign Policy
Iran
Oceguera indicated that the United States must stand with Israel in preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.[7] He would accomplish this through diplomacy, sanctions, and the threat of military force.
Elections
2016
Nevada's 4th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2016. State Sen. Ruben Kihuen (D) defeated Republican incumbent Cresent Hardy, Steve Brown (L), and Mike Little (Independent American) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Hardy defeated challengers Mike Monroe and Wayne Villines in the Republican primary, while Kihuen defeated seven other Democrats to win the nomination in the primary. The primary elections took place on June 14, 2016.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Ruben Kihuen |
48.5% | 128,985 | |
| Republican | Cresent Hardy Incumbent | 44.5% | 118,328 | |
| Libertarian | Steve Brown | 3.8% | 10,206 | |
| Independent American | Mike Little | 3.1% | 8,327 | |
| Total Votes | 265,846 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cresent Hardy Incumbent |
76.8% | 18,610 | ||
| Mike Monroe | 17.9% | 4,336 | ||
| Wayne Villines | 5.3% | 1,290 | ||
| Total Votes | 24,236 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State |
||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ruben Kihuen |
39.9% | 12,221 | ||
| Lucy Flores | 25.7% | 7,854 | ||
| Susie Lee | 20.9% | 6,407 | ||
| Morse Arberry | 6.2% | 1,902 | ||
| Rodney Smith | 2.8% | 869 | ||
| Mike Schaefer | 2.5% | 773 | ||
| Dan Rolle | 1.1% | 336 | ||
| Brandon Casutt | 0.8% | 240 | ||
| Total Votes | 30,602 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State |
||||
Oceguera initially declared his candidacy but never officially filed to run.
2012
Oceguera ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 3rd District.[16] He defeated James F. Haning II, Barry Michaels, Stephen H. Frye, Jesse "Jake" Holder, and Gerald Sakura in the June 12, 2012 Democratic primary.[17]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Oceguera | 42.9% | 116,823 | |
| Republican | Joe Heck Incumbent |
50.4% | 137,244 | |
| Independent American Party of Nevada | Tom Jones | 2.1% | 5,600 | |
| Independent | Jim Murphy | 4.7% | 12,856 | |
| Total Votes | 272,523 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State "U.S. House of Representatives Results" | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
John Oceguera |
50.4% | 7,966 |
| Stephen H. Frye | 16.8% | 2,659 |
| Jesse "Jake" Holder | 13.3% | 2,099 |
| Barry Michaels | 8.5% | 1,346 |
| Gerald Sakura | 6.3% | 989 |
| James F. Haning II | 4.7% | 736 |
| Total Votes | 15,795 | |
Term limits
In 2012, Oceguera was one of four senators and one representative to be the first legislators term limited by Nevada's 1996 amendment. The 1996 amendment did not go into affect until canvassed by the Supreme Court on November 27, 1996, so the bill only began to affect elected legislators in the 1998 election cycle.[18]
2010
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Oceguera won election to the Nevada State Assembly. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. Oceguera defeated Robert Irwin (R) and Kristie Turley (L) in the general election.
| Nevada State Assembly, District 16 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Oceguera (D)
|
7,033 | |||
| Robert Irwin (R) | 5,079 | |||
| Kristie Turley (L) | 587 | |||
2008
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Oceguera won re-election to the District 16 Seat in the Nevada Assembly, defeating Bob Irwin.[19]
Oceguera raised $647,083 for his campaign.[20]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 16 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Oceguera (D)
|
11,317 | 66.24% | ||
| Bob Irwin | 5,769 | 33.76% | ||
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Scorecards
Nevada Policy Research Institute
The Nevada Policy Research Institute, a Nevada-based conservative-libertarian think tank, releases a "Legislative Report Card" evaluating members of the Nevada State Legislature on "each lawmaker's voting record on legislation impacting the degree of economic freedom and education reform." Bills determined by the Institute to be of greater significance are weighted accordingly. According to the Institute, "a legislator with a score above 50 is considered to be an ally of economic liberty."[21]
2011
Oceguera received a score of 32.98 percent in the 2011 report card, ranking 38th out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.[21]
Personal
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Oceguera and his wife, Janie, live in Las Vegas, Nevada. They have two children.[22]
Recent news
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2016
- Nevada's 4th Congressional District
- Nevada's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2012
- Nevada's 3rd Congressional District
External links
- Nevada Assembly - Rep. John Oceguera
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ KNPR, "Former Assembly Speaker John Oceguera Running For Congress," July 9, 2015
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Filed Non-Judicial Candidates," accessed March 19, 2016
- ↑ Facebook, "I AM RUNNING FOR CONGRESS - CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4," March 28, 2015
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Nevada," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ John Oceguera Campaign Website, "About," accessed November 24, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ John Oceguera Campaign Website, "Back to Work, Back on track," accessed November 24, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Las Vegas Review Journal, "Cold Shoulders Clash in Heck," October 11, 2012
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Filed Non-Judicial Candidates," accessed March 19, 2016
- ↑ Facebook, "I AM RUNNING FOR CONGRESS - CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4," March 28, 2015
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Democrat Lucy Flores announces congressional bid," April 22, 2015
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Vegas philanthropist Susie Lee may seek congressional seat," April 27, 2015
- ↑ KNPR, "Former Assembly Speaker John Oceguera Running For Congress," July 9, 2015
- ↑ Roll Call, "Exclusive: NRCC Announces 12 Members in Patriot Program," February 13, 2015
- ↑ The New York Times, "Nevada Primary Results," June 14, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Master Statewide Certified List of Candidates," accessed September 7, 2016
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Oceguera slams Heck for voting against 2-month payroll tax cut extension" accessed February 4, 2012
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2012 Congressional primary results," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Las Vegas Review Journal, "Term limits cases argued," July 2, 2008
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions to John Oceguera," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Nevada Policy Research Institute, "The 2011 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Official Campaign Site, "John's Story," accessed February 4, 2012(Archived)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Nevada State Assembly District 16 2001–2012 |
Succeeded by Heidi Swank (D) |
