Manny Kess

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Manny Kess

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 14, 2022

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1997 - 1998

Personal

Birthplace

New York, N.Y.

Religion

Greek Orthodox

Profession

Founder, owner of Kess Group

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Manny Kess (Republican Party) ran for election for Nevada State Treasurer. He lost in the Republican primary on June 14, 2022.

Kess completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Manny Kess was born in New York, New York. Kess served in the U.S. Navy from 1997 to 1998. He attended U.S. Naval Academy. Kess' career experience includes working as the founder and owner of the Kess Group.

Elections

2022

See also: Nevada Treasurer election, 2022

General election

General election for Nevada State Treasurer

Incumbent Zach Conine defeated Michele Fiore, Margaret Hendrickson, and Bryan Elliott in the general election for Nevada State Treasurer on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Zach Conine (D)	47.7	482,762
		Michele Fiore (R)	46.0	465,570
	Submit photo	Margaret Hendrickson (Independent American Party)	1.9	19,588
		Bryan Elliott (L)	1.6	16,051
		Other/Write-in votes	2.8	28,058

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,012,029
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Zach Conine advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Treasurer.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nevada State Treasurer

Michele Fiore defeated Manny Kess in the Republican primary for Nevada State Treasurer on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michele Fiore	61.1	134,184
		Manny Kess	29.6	65,048
		Other/Write-in votes	9.3	20,370

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 219,602
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2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Manny Kess completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kess' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a business owner who owns multiple companies primarily focused on hospitality. The past 2 years showed me how out of touch local and national government is with reality and how truly corrupt politics are. My goal is to create change and motivate other successful business owners to step up and get into politics.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• If you as a voter are happy with how politics and politicians overall are in Nevada than I am not what you are looking for. My goal is to hold myself and others in office accountable, to provide transparency for the state treasurers office so that constituents actually know where their tax dollars are going. It’s time we all get involved to ensure Nevada’s future is bright and growing.
• The education system in Nevada has long been a topic of conversation and yet we are still at the bottom of every list K-12 nationally. Instead of talking about it we need to fix the problem. I have released a comprehensive plan to start that process and within my first term as Treasurer we will have found the problems and began the turn around.
• Nevada needs to expand from mining and gaming to include other revenue streams. With the amount of companies leaving NY and CA we should aggressively pursue bringing many of them to NV. Tech and finance should be a focus to diversify as well as large corporations that can significantly add more only revenue but jobs to the state.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about giving back to the State that has offered me every opportunity to succeed. As the next State Treasurer my goal is to make this office the most transparent in the nation. We deserve to know where our tax dollars are being spent. Furthermore, we need to finally fix the education problem that plagues Nevadans because aside from our youth not being properly educated, this issue carries over into many other areas that impact our States sustainability and growth.

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

I look up to anyone who has battled adversity, found a way to get through it and prosper. We all deal with loss, road blocks, hardship and sadness but the way in which we overcome those scenarios is what matters. I have friends in many walks of life and so I have learned so much by seeing them battle to success. I try to learn and follow through their trials and tribulations as well as my own bc that knowledge is priceless.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Transparency

Honesty
Mental fortitude
Positive attitude

Respect

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I’m not one to brag about myself and prefer to allow others to speak about my merits. My closest friends would say that I am loyal, trustworthy, honorable, selfless and giving. I also have a very straight forward mentality and do not hold back when I share my opinions.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like people to refer to me as the best State Treasurer Nevada has ever had because I will work tirelessly to create the greatest results for our State.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The passing of my father during my freshman year at the Naval Academy. I had to grow up overnight and face the worlds harsh reality sooner than expected. Looking back is a constant reminder of how life will take you on a roller coaster and as much as we think we are prepared the truth is we rarely are. Experience takes time and as we get older we truly get wiser. I don’t wish my historical event on anyone but I take solace in knowing that I gained an angel to watch over and protect me.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working for my father as a teenager. I pumped gas, cleaned cars, helped with oil changes, cleaned the restrooms and the parking lot. It taught me humility, determination but most importantly to strive for more.

My first “adult job” was with Bell Atlantic Mobile which is now Verizon wireless. I was a sales person and received several awards during my tenure there.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I have several but the fountainhead stands out. Initially when it was recommend to me I thought I would NEVER finish it but once I started it was impossible to put down.

Crazy how long ago that book was written and we battle with many of the books lessons/issues today.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Kane Brown’s “Be like that”. I’m not even a big country fan but that a catchy song.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Life has thrown many curveballs at me beginning with my father’s passing, crooked partners, a few difficult breaks ups, family issues, physical injuries and much more. None of us walk the earth without receiving battle scars along the way but the ability to overcome it and turn that struggle into motivation is what I’m proud to have accomplished.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

This office has many important responsibilities but the main ones that I am focused on is making the office itself transparent and helping to finally fix the education problems that many elected officials have discussed but never fixed.

We must hold each other accountable as elected officials and follow through on the promises we make.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The State Treasurer has 5 “BDR’s” bill draft requests per session that are submitted to the legislature.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily. We see time and time again how career politicians are not getting the job done. We need the best people for the job and although previous experience might help it should not be a requirement.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

People skills to motivate and support the staff.

Business acumen

General business experience with payroll, budgeting, marketing, finance and savings.

The Treasurer needs to be able to work well with other elected officials so make sure bi partisan support is available to put the constituents first.

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