Joseph Silvestri
Joseph P. Silvestri was a 2012 Libertarian candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Nevada.
Silvestri was defeated by Democratic candidate Steven Horsford on November 6, 2012.[1]
Biography
Silvestri grew up on Long Island, New York. After obtaining his B.A. from SUNY at New Paltz and his M.A. from SUNY at Stonybrook, Silvestri moved to Las Vegas in 1997. He works for the Clark County school district as a geography teacher. He also works as a realtor for Realty Success Systems, Ltd.[2]
Elections
2012
Silvestri ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 4th District. Silvestri ran unopposed in the primary on June 12, 2012.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Steven Horsford |
50.1% | 120,501 | |
| Republican | Danny Tarkanian | 42.1% | 101,261 | |
| Libertarian | Joseph P. Silvestri | 3.9% | 9,341 | |
| Independent American Party of Nevada | Floyd Fitzgibbons | 3.9% | 9,389 | |
| Total Votes | 240,492 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State "U.S. House of Representatives Results" | ||||
Personal
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Silvestri and his wife, Julie, have one son and one daughter.[2]
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