Kelly Mercer
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Kelly Mercer was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 9 of the Nevada State Assembly.
Campaign themes
2014
Mercer's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Jobs and Economy
- Excerpt: "The growth and welfare of Nevada depends on its residents being employed and making a liveable wage. Having studied and earned a degree in economics I understand what makes an economy thrive. I want to create and vote through bills that will encourage businesses to move to Nevada, encourage existing businesses to expand, encourage Nevadans to open new businesses, and help existing businesses stay open and thrive. A fully employed Nevada will pave the road for an economic recovery."
Education
- Excerpt: "Improving the education system in Nevada is very important to me. We must invest in our childrens elementary and higher education. An educated population creates a thriving educated workforce, for there is no greater investment than an investment in human capital."
Senior Citizens
- Excerpt: "Seniors are our greatest generation. They built this nation through hard work and dedication. We need to continue to pass laws that protect them against individuals and businesses looking to take advantage of them. Seniors are an important part of the Nevada economy, with their spending during retirement years. They raised us when we were young and vulnerable. Now we need to make sure we look out for them in their golden years."
Tourism
- Excerpt: "The Nevada economy is highly dependent on tourism. Our casinos, hotels, and other local businesses depend on visitors to come to Nevada and spend their money in these establishments. This generates tax revenue and jobs across the entire state. I will work with the LVCA, LVVCC and other tourism agencies to continue to bring conventions, out of state visitors, and foreigners to our state. Full occupancy in our state’s hotels equates to a thriving state economy."
Veterans
- Excerpt: "Veterans are near and dear to my heart. I am a proud United States Marine Corps Operation Iraqi Freedom combat veteran. Veterans sacrifice many years of time away from their families and put their lives on the line to protect this great nation. Many come back from deployment carrying wounds not only on their bodies, but deep inside of their minds. We must do all that we can to thank our veterans and ensure that they continue to receive the benefits that this nation owes them. I promise I will be one of the biggest veterans advocate in Carson City."
Elections
2014
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for the Nevada State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Steve Yeager defeated Kelly Mercer and Joe Tinio in the Democratic primary, while David M. Gardner ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Gardner defeated Yeager in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  David M. Gardner |
52.1% | 5,630 | |
| Democratic | Steve Yeager | 47.9% | 5,176 | |
| Total Votes | 10,806 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Steve Yeager |
63% | 814 |
| Joe Tinio | 18.6% | 240 |
| Kelly Mercer | 18.5% | 239 |
| Total Votes | 1,293 | |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Kelly + Mercer + Nevada + Assembly"
See also
- Nevada State Assembly
- Nevada State Legislature
- Nevada State Assembly elections, 2014
- Nevada State Assembly District 9
External links
- Official campaign website
- Kelly Mercer on Facebook
- Kelly Mercer on Twitter
- Kelly Mercer on LinkedIn
- Nevada Secretary of State, "2014 Filed Candidates"
- Clark County, 2014 candidate list
- Washoe County, 2014 candidate list
Footnotes
- ↑ Kelly W. Mercer for Assembly for District 9, "Issues," accessed May 19, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2014 filed candidates," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Clark County, "Candidate filing," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "Nevada Primary Election 2014," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2014 Official Statewide General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
Current members of the Nevada State Assembly
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Steve Yeager
Majority Leader:Sandra Jauregui
Minority Leader:Gregory Hafen
Representatives
District 1
District 2
Heidi Kasama (R)
District 3
Selena Torres (D)
District 4
Lisa Cole (R)
District 5
Brittney Miller (D)
District 6
Jovan Jackson (D)
District 7
Tanya Flanagan (D)
District 8
Duy Nguyen (D)
District 9
Steve Yeager (D)
District 10
Venise Karris (D)
District 11
Cinthia Moore (D)
District 12
Max Carter (D)
District 13
Brian Hibbetts (R)
District 14
Erica Mosca (D)
District 15
Howard Watts (D)
District 16
Cecelia González (D)
District 17
Linda Hunt (D)
District 18
District 19
Vacant
District 20
District 21
Elaine Marzola (D)
District 22
Melissa Hardy (R)
District 23
Danielle Gallant (R)
District 24
Erica Roth (D)
District 25
District 26
Rich DeLong (R)
District 27
Heather Goulding (D)
District 28
Reuben D'Silva (D)
District 29
Joe Dalia (D)
District 30
Natha Anderson (D)
District 31
Jill Dickman (R)
District 32
Alexis Hansen (R)
District 33
Bert Gurr (R)
District 34
Hanadi Nadeem (D)
District 35
District 36
Gregory Hafen (R)
District 37
Shea Backus (D)
District 38
Gregory Koenig (R)
District 39
Ken Gray (R)
District 40
Philip O'Neill (R)
District 41
Sandra Jauregui (D)
District 42
Tracy Brown-May (D)
Democratic Party (27)
Republican Party (14)
Vacancies (1)
