Julia Ratti
Julia Ratti (Democratic Party) was a member of the Nevada State Senate, representing District 13. She assumed office in 2016. She left office on November 19, 2021.
Ratti (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Nevada State Senate to represent District 13. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Ratti was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee, Chair
- Revenue and Economic Development Committee, Vice chair
2019-2020
Ratti was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee, Chair
- Revenue and Economic Development Committee, Vice chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Government Affairs |
| • Health and Human Services, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Revenue and Economic Development, Chair |
Campaign themes
2016
Ratti's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Social Services Nevada’s social services remain severely underfunded which has left our state’s social safety net in tatters. Almost all families will be touched by addiction, a mental health diagnosis or a disability in the course of their lives and these very real issues should not result in financial ruin. We need to renew our state’s focus on mental health programs, disability services, substance abuse treatment, affordable child care and reliable care for seniors and veterans. We also need to expand infrastructure to assist our higher-risk populations, particularly for those who lack housing, are survivors of domestic violence or are victims of human trafficking. Education I strongly support the investments made in public schools during the last legislative session and I believe that in 2017 we must evaluate their success and make appropriate adjustments that will keep improving student achievement. Here in Washoe County we need to be particularly attentive to the fact that many of our school facilities are overcrowded or in a state of disrepair which is why I am a strong advocated for WC Question 1. I believe that well-regulated charter schools have a place in our education system so long as they serve as unique local solutions and are not run as large, out-of-state corporate interests. I do not, however, support Educational Savings Accounts. It is essential that we tackle our statewide teacher shortage in the next session, protect the jobs of our support staff and focus on building a path to both college and technical careers. Higher Education Higher education is an important investment for Nevada and can be a gateway to a more stable economic situation. We need to recognize that higher education is about more than just traditional, four-year institutions. We should have world-class universities, world-class community colleges and support apprenticeships and vocational training programs. Within the higher education system, I support measures to increase transparency and accountability to the public. I would like to see the Legislature focus on controlling tuition and fees and instituting programs to give some measure of student loan debt relief. If we want to attract the best educators we need to ensure professors and support staff are appropriately paid. Working Families We need to raise wages for working families. It is only right for a person who works 40 hours per week to be able to afford to pay the bills. I believe in gradually raising the minimum wage to a living wage, expanding options for affordable childcare, and protecting the rights of workers to safe, fair treatment on the job. I would like to see the Legislature institute a paid sick leave requirement and strong equal pay legislation. We also need to protect our pension and retirement systems from risky attempts to dismantle them or put the funds at the mercy of Wall Street. If we are going to continue to try to attract cutting edge companies to our state, we must expand vocational training and workforce development programs for the new economy. Women’s Issues I firmly believe in protecting a woman’s right to control her own health care. I believe in a science-based sex education curriculum, legislation that guarantees equal pay for equal work, better access to affordable child care, and equity in our healthcare system to ensure that women have access to appropriate medical treatment.[1] |
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| —Julia Ratti[2] | ||
Elections
2018
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Nevada State Senate District 13
Incumbent Julia Ratti defeated Charlene Young in the general election for Nevada State Senate District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Julia Ratti (D) | 70.3 | 27,079 |
 | Charlene Young (Independent American Party) | 29.7 | 11,415 | |
| Total votes: 38,494 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nevada State Senate District 13
Incumbent Julia Ratti advanced from the primary for Nevada State Senate District 13 on June 12, 2018.
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2016
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Nevada State Senate 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 Debbie Smith (D) died on February 21, 2016. Julia Ratti (D) was appointed to the seat on September 27, 2016.
Incumbent Julia Ratti defeated Kent Bailey and Brandon Jacobs in the Nevada State Senate District 13 general election.[3][4]
| Nevada State Senate, District 13 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Julia Ratti Incumbent |
59.96% | 27,280 | |
| Republican | Kent Bailey | 34.75% | 15,811 | |
| Libertarian | Brandon Jacobs | 5.29% | 2,406 | |
| Total Votes | 45,497 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
Julia Ratti ran unopposed in the Nevada State Senate District 13 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Nevada State Senate District 13, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Julia Ratti (unopposed) | |
Kent Bailey defeated Samantha Brockelsby in the Nevada State Senate District 13 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Nevada State Senate District 13, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Kent Bailey |
69.94% | 2,499 | |
| Republican | Samantha Brockelsby | 30.06% | 1,074 | |
| Total Votes | 3,573 | |||
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2021
In 2021, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 1 to June 1.
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 3.
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 6 through June 5.
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2016
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See also
- Nevada State Senate
- Nevada State Senate District 13
- Nevada State Senate elections, 2016
- Nevada State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Julia Ratti, "Issues," accessed October 10, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Master Statewide Certified List of Candidates," accessed August 19, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Election Certified List of Candidates," accessed May 16, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Nevada Secretary of State, "Official Primary election results," accessed August 22, 2016
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| Preceded by Debbie Smith (D) |
Nevada State Senate District 13 2016-2021 |
Succeeded by N/A |
