Maggie Carlton

Maggie Carlton

Democratic Party

Prior offices

Nevada State Senate Clark 2

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Nevada State Assembly District 14

Successor: Erica Mosca

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Maggie Carlton (Democratic Party) was a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 14. She assumed office on November 3, 2010. She left office on November 9, 2022.

Carlton (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 14. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Carlton served in the Nevada State Senate, representing the Clark 2 District from 1998 to 2010. State term limits disqualified her from re-election in 2010.

Biography

Carlton's professional experience includes working as a community development director for the Great Basion Primary Care Association of Nevada and as a waitress.

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Carlton was assigned to the following committees:

• Commerce and Labor Committee, Vice chair
• Natural Resources Committee
• Ways and Means Committee, Chair

2019-2020

Carlton was assigned to the following committees:

• Commerce and Labor Committee
• Natural Resources Committee
• Ways and Means Committee, Chair

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Nevada committee assignments, 2017
• Commerce and Labor, Vice chair
• Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining
• Ways and Means, Chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Carlton served on the following committees:

Nevada committee assignments, 2015
• Commerce and Labor
• Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining
• Ways and Means

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Carlton served on the following committees:

Nevada committee assignments, 2013
• Commerce and Labor
• Transportation
• Ways and Means, Chair

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Carlton served on the following committees:

Nevada committee assignments, 2011
• Commerce and Labor
• Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining, Chair

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Carlton served on the following committees:

Nevada committee assignments, 2009
• Energy, Infrastructure and Transportation
• Taxation

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2022

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2022

Maggie Carlton was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2020

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for Nevada State Assembly District 14

Incumbent Maggie Carlton defeated Robert Wayerski in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 14 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maggie Carlton (D)	74.6	12,954
	Submit photo	Robert Wayerski (L)	25.4	4,414

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,368
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 14

Incumbent Maggie Carlton defeated James Fennell II in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 14 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maggie Carlton	74.1	2,052
	Submit photo	James Fennell II	25.9	717

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,769
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2018

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for Nevada State Assembly District 14

Incumbent Maggie Carlton won election in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 14 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maggie Carlton (D)	100.0	10,365

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 14

Incumbent Maggie Carlton advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 14 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Maggie Carlton

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2016

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2016

Elections for the Nevada State Assembly 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 Maggie Carlton defeated Melody Howard in the Nevada State Assembly District 14 general election.

Nevada State Assembly, District 14 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Maggie Carlton Incumbent	70.95%	11,269
	Republican	Melody Howard	29.05%	4,615
Total Votes				15,884
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

Incumbent Maggie Carlton ran unopposed in the Nevada State Assembly District 14 Democratic primary.

Nevada State Assembly District 14, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Maggie Carlton Incumbent (unopposed)

Melody Howard defeated Quay Simons in the Nevada State Assembly District 14 Republican primary.

Nevada State Assembly District 14, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Melody Howard	53.43%	389
	Republican	Quay Simons	46.57%	339
Total Votes				728

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. Incumbent Maggie Carlton defeated Jack Brooks in the Democratic primary, while Matthew Yarbrough ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Carlton defeated Yarbrough in the general election.

Nevada State Assembly District 14, General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Maggie Carlton Incumbent	60.5%	3,685
	Republican	Matthew Yarbrough	39.5%	2,408
Total Votes				6,093

Nevada State Assembly, District 14 Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Maggie Carlton Incumbent	74.5%	796
Jack Brooks	25.5%	273
Total Votes		1,069

2012

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2012

Carlton ran in the 2012 election for Nevada State Assembly, District 14. Carlton ran unopposed in the June 12 primary election and defeated Amy Groves (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Nevada State Assembly, District 14, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Maggie Carlton Incumbent	70.2%	10,535
	Republican	Amy Groves	29.8%	4,475
Total Votes				15,010

2010

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2010

On November 2, 2010, Carlton won election to the Nevada State Assembly, defeating Leon Roach (R).

Nevada State Assembly, District 14 General election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Maggie Carlton (D)		6,543
Leon Roach (R)		3,506

2006

See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2006

On November 7, 2006, Carlton won re-election to the Clark 2 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Tino Mendoza.

Nevada State Senate, Clark 2 District (2006)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Maggie Carlton (D)		4,781	73.29%
Tino Mendoza		1,742	26.71%

1998

On November 3, 1998, Carlton won election to the Clark 2 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating opponents Craig Kuntz (L) and Tino Mendoza (R).

Nevada State Senate, Clark 2 District (1998)
Candidates		Votes
Maggie Carlton (D)		12,305
Tino Mendoza (R)		7,490
Craig Kuntz (L)		1,220

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2012

Carlton's 2012 campaign website highlighted the following campaign themes:

Nevada Jobs & Economy

• Excerpt: "Our area has been particularly hard-hit by this economic downturn with far too many Nevadans out of work. Creating jobs for Nevadans must be our top priority. I supported a jobs bill to create 8,000 jobs and incentives for renewable energy development projects that create Nevada jobs."

Education

• Excerpt: "We need to provide opportunities for all students, whether they go into the job market right out of high school or go on to college. We need more career and technical education programs in our schools, as well as programs to help those struggling to succeed and the gifted and talented. Our economic recovery depends on our commitment to education."

Health care

• Excerpt: "I have long been active in efforts to help working men and women navigate our health care system. Nevadans need better access to quality, affordable health care. We also need to continue to work to protect patient safety."

Government efficiency and accountability

• Excerpt: "We need to improve tracking and collection of unpaid taxes, to require more transparency in state spending and better long-term planning by state agencies."

Campaign finance summary

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Maggie Carlton campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2020	Nevada State Assembly District 14	Won general	$106,862	N/A**
2016	Nevada State Assembly, District 14	Won	$175,060	N/A**
2014	Nevada State Assembly, District 14	Won	$161,176	N/A**
2012	Nevada State Assembly, District 14	Won	$96,480	N/A**
2010	Nevada State Assembly, District 14	Won	$107,281	N/A**
2006	Nevada State Senate, Clark 2	Won	$143,200	N/A**
2002	Nevada State Senate, Clark 2	Won	$100,778	N/A**
1998	Nevada State Senate, Clark 2	Won	$128,765	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the Nevada State Legislature was not in session.

2021

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In 2021, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 1 to June 1. Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Nevada Conservation League: Senate and Assembly Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues. Nevada Policy Research Institute Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic and education issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Nevada State Legislature was not in session. It was in special session from July 8 to July 19 and from July 31 to August 5. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 3. American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to civil liberties. Nevada Conservation League: Senate and Assembly Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues. Nevada Policy Research Institute Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic and education issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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. American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to civil liberties. Nevada Conservation League: Senate and Assembly Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues. Nevada Policy Research Institute Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic and education issues. RenewNV Legislators are scored on their votes on energy issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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2015

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In 2015, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 2 through June 1. Nevada Conservation League: Senate and Assembly Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues. Nevada Family Alliance: 2015 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Nevada Family Alliance's position. Nevada Policy Research Institute: The 2015 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic and education issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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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. Citizen Outreach: Ratings for the 2013 Nevada Legislature Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Citizen Outreach’s position. Nevada Conservation League: Senate and Assembly Legislators are scored on environment and conservation issues. Nevada Policy Research Institute: The 2013 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic issues. Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada: Facing Race – 2013 Legislative Report Card on Racial Equity Legislators are scored by the organization on bills related to "civic engagement, access to justice, health equity, economic opportunities, civil rights and economic equity." The American Conservative Union: 2013 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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. Citizen Outreach: Ratings for the 2011 Nevada Legislature Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Citizen Outreach’s position. Nevada Policy Research Institute: The 2011 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card Legislators are scored on their voting record concerning economic and education issues. Nevada State Education Association: 2011 Legislative Report Card Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education issues. Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada: Facing Race 2011: Legislative Report Card on Racial equity Legislators are scored by the organization on bills related to "civic engagement, access to justice, health equity, economic opportunities, civil rights and economic equity." The American Conservative Union: 2011 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Southern Nevada Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored based on their voting record on bills the scorer considers in the interest of Southern Nevada.

Nevada Policy Research Institute

See also: Nevada Policy Research Institute's Legislative Report Card (2011)

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2011

Carlton received a score of 28.11 percent in the 2011 report card, ranking 61st out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.

Personal

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Carlton and her husband, Merritt, have two children.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Nevada State Assembly District 14 2010-2022	Succeeded by Erica Mosca (D)
Preceded by -	Nevada State Senate Clark 2 1998-2010	Succeeded by -

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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

Daniele Monroe-Moreno (D)

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

Venicia Considine (D)

District 19

Vacant

District 20

David Orentlicher (D)

District 21

Elaine Marzola (D)

District 22

Melissa Hardy (R)

District 23

Danielle Gallant (R)

District 24

Erica Roth (D)

District 25

Selena La Rue Hatch (D)

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

Rebecca Edgeworth (R)

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)

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