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Kathy McClain
Kathy McClain (b. May 28, 1944) is a former Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly, representing District 15 from 1998 to 2010. State term limits disqualified her from re-election in 2010.
Biography
McClain earned her B.S. in business administration from Regis College and her master's degree in Public Administration and certification in Gerontology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her professional experience includes working for Clark County Social Services.[1]
Committee assignments
While in the Nevada Assembly, McClain served on the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor Committee, Nevada Assembly
- Taxation Committee, Nevada Assembly
- Ways and Means Committee, Nevada Assembly
Elections
2008
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, McClain won re-election to the District 15 Seat in the Nevada Assembly, defeating Dale Snyder.[2]
McClain raised $100,475 for her campaign.[3]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 15 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Kathy McClain (D)
|
10,245 | 69.33% | ||
| Dale Synder | 4,532 | 30.67% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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McClain and her husband, Dave, have four children: Trish, Paul, Mary and Todd.[1]
Recent news
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External links
- Kathy McClain's personal website (Archived)
- Nevada Assembly - Rep. Kathy McClain
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Kathy McClain on Facebook
- Kathy McClain on Twitter
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Nevada State Assembly District 15 1998–2010 |
Succeeded by Elliot Anderson (D) |
