Lucy Flores
Lucy Flores was a 2016 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Nevada. Flores was defeated by Ruben Kihuen in the Democratic primary.[1]
Flores is a former Democratic member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 28 from 2010 to 2014. In the 2013 session, Flores served as Majority Assistant Deputy Whip.
Flores was the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor in the 2014 elections.[2] Her campaign was focused on increasing K-12 spending, raising the minimum wage and comprehensive immigration reform. Lucy Flores lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Biography
Flores earned her B.A. in political science from the University of Southern California and her J.D. from William S. Boyd School of Law in 2010. Her professional experience includes working at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Flores served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Legislative Operations and Elections, Vice Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Flores served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Government Affairs |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Legislative Operations and Elections, Vice Chair |
| • Taxation |
Presidential preference
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Flores endorsed Bernie Sanders for the Democrat primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[3]
- See also: Endorsements for Bernie Sanders
Elections
2016
Nevada's 4th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2016. State Sen. Ruben Kihuen (D) defeated Republican incumbent Cresent Hardy, Steve Brown (L), and Mike Little (Independent American) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Hardy defeated challengers Mike Monroe and Wayne Villines in the Republican primary, while Kihuen defeated seven other Democrats to win the nomination in the primary. The primary elections took place on June 14, 2016.[4][5][6][7][8][9][1][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Ruben Kihuen |
48.5% | 128,985 | |
| Republican | Cresent Hardy Incumbent | 44.5% | 118,328 | |
| Libertarian | Steve Brown | 3.8% | 10,206 | |
| Independent American | Mike Little | 3.1% | 8,327 | |
| Total Votes | 265,846 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cresent Hardy Incumbent |
76.8% | 18,610 | ||
| Mike Monroe | 17.9% | 4,336 | ||
| Wayne Villines | 5.3% | 1,290 | ||
| Total Votes | 24,236 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State |
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ruben Kihuen |
39.9% | 12,221 | ||
| Lucy Flores | 25.7% | 7,854 | ||
| Susie Lee | 20.9% | 6,407 | ||
| Morse Arberry | 6.2% | 1,902 | ||
| Rodney Smith | 2.8% | 869 | ||
| Mike Schaefer | 2.5% | 773 | ||
| Dan Rolle | 1.1% | 336 | ||
| Brandon Casutt | 0.8% | 240 | ||
| Total Votes | 30,602 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State |
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2014
Flores ran for election to the office of Lieutenant Governor of Nevada. Flores won the Democratic nomination in the primary on June 10, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.[2]
Results
Primary
| Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, Democratic Primary, 2014 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
| Lucy Flores |
71.5% | 52,324 | ||
| None of these candidates | 15.7% | 11,515 | ||
| Harley Kulkin | 12.8% | 9,368 | ||
| Total Votes | 73,207 | |||
| Election results via Nevada Secretary of State. | ||||
General election
| Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mark Hutchison |
59.5% | 324,443 | |
| Democratic | Lucy Flores | 33.6% | 183,571 | |
| Independent American | Mike Little | 3.9% | 21,221 | |
| Independent | None of these candidates | 3% | 16,298 | |
| Total Votes | 545,533 | |||
| Election results via Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
Debates
Debate: October 15, 2014
Lucy Flores (D) and Mark Hutchison (R) discussed ethics, education reform and taxes during a debate hosted by Vegas PBS. Flores criticized Hutchison for failing to report a $15,000 trip to Israel sponsored by the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee. This point was mentioned in response to Hutchison's criticism of Flores for failing to report her use of campaign funds for personal expenses. Hutchison also noted that Flores participated in the Israel trip and he was not found guilty of breaking state campaign finance laws.[11]
Hutchison criticized Flores's record on education in the Nevada State Legislature. The Republican candidate indicated that Flores voted against an education proposal that he stated would provide flexibility for families to switch from public schools to charter schools as well as a $2 million proposal to hire Teach for America teachers for struggling schools. Flores said the Republican-led proposals were insufficient to deal with the state's education issues and called for further public education funding.[11]
The debate also included discussion about the candidates' support for Question 3, a statewide ballot measure that would add a 2 percent margin tax on businesses to benefit education. Both candidates expressed opposition to Question 3 due to the potential impacts on businesses. Flores alleged that Hutchison originally supported the measure in 2013 but switched his views on Question 3 to win statewide office. Hutchison said that Flores and other state Democrats had not been effective on tax issues, arguing that economic growth is a better tool for government funding rather than higher taxes.[11]
Debate: September 3, 2014
Flores and Hutchison debated education funding, immigration and same-sex marriage during a debate hosted by Hispanics in Politics. Flores criticized Gov. Sandoval and state Republicans for failing to restore $1 billion in school funding cut during the recent recession. She also voiced opposition to school vouchers, arguing that vouchers would not improve education outcomes. Hutchison countered that legislators increased education spending by $500 million in 2013, while noting that additional funds should be tied to changes in teacher assessment. He also supported school vouchers to improve outcomes for low-income students.[12]
A discussion of immigration policy started with consensus over the need for comprehensive reform at the national level. Hutchison cited his work with Democrats in the state Senate on driver's permits for immigrants and restrictions on notarios, or dishonest immigration brokers. He criticized President Barack Obama for using executive orders to halt deportations rather than pursuing congressional action. Hutchison's responses followed questions by Flores over the sincerity of his support for comprehensive reform.[12]
Flores expressed support for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Nevada, saying there was a potential windfall for state tourism. Hutchison referred to his Mormon beliefs in opposing the legalization of same-sex marriage. He added that while he could not support marriage, he opposed social discrimination of same-sex couples.[12]
2012
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2012
Flores ran in the 2012 election for Nevada State Assembly, District 28. Flores defeated Abraham Camejo and Luis Alberto Rendon in the June 12 primary election and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14][15][16]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Lucy Flores Incumbent |
73% | 851 |
| Abraham Camejo | 22% | 256 |
| Luis Alberto Rendon | 5.1% | 59 |
| Total Votes | 1,166 | |
2010
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Flores won election to the Nevada State Assembly, defeating James Cressman (R).
| Nevada State Assembly, District 28 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lucy Flores (D)
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3,685 | |||
| James Cressman (R) | 800 | |||
Campaign themes
2016
The following issues were listed on Flores' campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
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| —Lucy Flores' campaign website, http://www.lucyflores.com/ | ||
2014
Flores ran on the following themes, according to her campaign website:
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Education Lucy knows that education is the most pressing issue facing our state. From research and real life, Lucy understands that education is the investment with the greatest returns. She is committed to making sure every child; in every neighborhood has access to a quality education. The quality of our kids’ education, shouldn’t depend on what neighborhood they happen to live in. In the state assembly Lucy led a bi-partisan effort to revamp student testing so students are better prepared for college. Lucy also supported legislation that put more money into Nevada’s colleges and universities. Now, Lucy is the only candidate running for Lt. Governor who supports a plan to address education funding in Nevada. The fact that Nevada ranks dead last in education funding is unacceptable and Lucy knows we can’t continue to underfund education and expect different results. Lucy knows funding education is the best investment in our future, and as Lt. Governor she will work to:
Jobs Nevada was hit hard by the national recession. The recession was a wake up call on why it’s so important for Nevada to diversify our economy. We must protect our vital industries – tourism, gaming and mining – but we must attract new businesses and industries so our economy is less susceptible to national recessions. In the Assembly, Lucy supported a bi-partisan bill to restructure and re-energize economic development in Nevada. As Lt. Governor, Lucy will serve on the Nevada Board of Economic Development where she’ll be a tireless advocate for developing Nevada’s emerging industries, such as aerospace, clean energy and health services. Lucy knows that to attract new business to Nevada we must have an educated and skilled workforce to support new industries. She will lead the effort to push for stronger coordination and planning to align work force development with economic development opportunities. As Lt. Governor, Lucy will create a better economic future for Nevada’s families and businesses by working to:
Immigration Lucy is the proud daughter of immigrants who came to this country in search of the American Dream. Throughout her life and her work as an attorney and as a state legislator, she’s experienced firsthand how our broken immigration system hurts Nevadans and holds our state back from reaching its full potential. In the State Assembly, Lucy voted for a resolution urging Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform. Although Republicans in Congress have failed to act, Lucy has proven her commitment to act at the state level to help Nevada’s immigrant community. During the last legislative session, Lucy also stepped up and took action against fraudulent “notarios” or “immigration consultants.” She passed legislation, signed by Governor Sandoval, that requires notaries and paralegals to be registered and bonded so that those immigrants who seek their advice can be rest assured that they’re in better hands. As Lt. Governor, Lucy will continue to:
Healthcare Lucy believes we must make healthcare easier for people to understand and make sure all Nevadans have access to affordable care. She refuses to go back to the time when Nevadans were denied coverage for pre-existing conditions or charging women more for healthcare. Here in Nevada, Lucy voted to create the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, and supports Governor Sandoval’s recent decision to enter into the federal exchange in order to provide the level of service Nevadans deserve. Lucy also voted to expand Medicaid, ensuring that thousands more Nevadans now have access to healthcare. As Lt. Governor, Lucy will fight against efforts to replace the new law because it helps people by:
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| —Lucy Flores' campaign website, (2014) | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Nevada State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2013
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In 2013, the 77th Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 4.[19]
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2012
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2011
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In 2011, the 76th Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 7 through June 7.[19]
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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Lucy + Flores + Nevada + Lieutenant + Governor"
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2016
- Nevada's 4th Congressional District
- Nevada State Assembly
- House Committees
- Nevada State Legislature
- Nevada state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Facebook page
- Twitter feed
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The New York Times, "Nevada Primary Results," June 14, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 RGJ, Democrats' lieutenant governor candidate Flores is young and ambitious; Is her goal to become first Latina governor of Nevada? February 20, 2014
- ↑ Cleveland.com, "Nina Turner changes her mind on Hillary Clinton, endorses Bernie Sanders for president," November 12, 2015
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Filed Non-Judicial Candidates," accessed March 19, 2016
- ↑ Facebook, "I AM RUNNING FOR CONGRESS - CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4," March 28, 2015
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Democrat Lucy Flores announces congressional bid," April 22, 2015
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Vegas philanthropist Susie Lee may seek congressional seat," April 27, 2015
- ↑ KNPR, "Former Assembly Speaker John Oceguera Running For Congress," July 9, 2015
- ↑ Roll Call, "Exclusive: NRCC Announces 12 Members in Patriot Program," February 13, 2015
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Master Statewide Certified List of Candidates," accessed September 7, 2016
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Status quo isn't popular at lieutenant governor's debate," October 15, 2014
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Nevada lieutenant governor candidates clash in Vegas," September 3, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Clark County, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Washoe County, "2012 General Election candidates," accessed May 5, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "Official Results of the 2012 Primary Election," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Lucy Flores for Lt. Governor, "Issues," accessed August 4, 2014
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Nevada State Legislature, "Session Information," accessed July 3, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Moises Denis |
Nevada State Assembly District 28 2011-2014 |
Succeeded by Edgar Flores (D) |
