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Kathleen Lauckner

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Kathleen Lauckner
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Democratic Party

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Last election

June 12, 2018

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Kathleen Lauckner (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 42. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 12, 2018.

Lauckner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for Nevada State Assembly District 42

Alexander Assefa won election in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 42 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Alexander Assefa (D)
 
100.0
 
11,093

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 11,093
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 42

Alexander Assefa defeated Kathleen Lauckner and LaDon Henry in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 42 on June 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Alexander Assefa
Alexander Assefa
 
55.3
 
1,399
Image of Kathleen Lauckner
Kathleen Lauckner Candidate Connection
 
34.1
 
863
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LaDon Henry
 
10.6
 
267

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 2,529
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Kathleen Lauckner participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 15, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Kathleen Lauckner's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ Education Advancements
Environmental Protection
Equity[2][3] 		”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ I am personally passionate about environmental policies that will save our Nevada open spaces, water, and air for future tenants. I teach environmental science and public health and in both courses my students learn that our environmental impacts are health impacts as well.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Kathleen Lauckner answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

“ I look up to Robert Kennedy Jr. for his work with the Waterkeeper Alliance. I have a personal connection having done my first environmental work on the Hudson River and the PCB contamination issue.[3] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring." Locally, "The Water Rules: A History of Water in the Las Vegas Valley."[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Integrity, honesty and experience in an issue for which they say they'll advocate for.[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ Integrity, honesty and experience in my five "E's." Education Advancement, Environmental Justice, Equity in Healthcare, Economic Diversity by way of Energy Opportunities.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ To be able to create and collaborate on state legislation that is fair and serves as many constituents as possible, making their lives in Nevada better.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ To pass legislation that protects our children from poor education practices. To create a culture where by citizens want to fill Lake Mead, use renewable energy to clean our air, and stop excessive waste (including the use of plastic bags.)[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ New York World's Fair. 1964. 7 years old.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Woolworth's Cashier; Summer at the Jersey Shore.[3] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ Never had one.[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Halloween. Best family and friend memories.[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ Sorry, I do not have one.[3] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ Barbie; She can be anything she wants to be.[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ A Tiffany ink well. My father acquired it as a moving man in NY and gave it to me just knowing it was a Tiffany piece and that he wanted to give me a good life.[3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ Meghan Trainor: No Excuses[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ Daughter with Brain Cancer... she is doing great now...[3] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Yes, anyone who runs for an office should at least understand the commitment that it takes to serve and have worked within the realm of the office for which they seek.[3] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ Water conservation and clean transportation.[3] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ One must have a governor who understands the needs of the state and does not veto legislation that was approved by the majority of the citizenry of the state for their own gain or as a favor to the big money donors.[3] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Absolutely. In Nevada we have an obvious divide between issues of the North and South within the state. In my situation I must understand the side of the rural areas, agriculture and mining businesses.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ Mathematical process; numbers show no favoritism.[3] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ Yes, Speaker of the House.[3] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ Barbara Buckley. as a girl from Philly, who moved west and served Nevada in issues that are favorable to our environment.[3] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ I would run for Congress if a political campaign could be run with no big money.[3] ”
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?
“ I am most touched by the stories from single moms who truly relied on their neighbors and fellow single moms to move forward. Many get to go to college, start a business, find a job that does support their family with the help of others.[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Kathleen Lauckner's responses," May 15, 2018
  3. ↑ 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 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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