Nevada State Senate District 12 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Nevada State Senate District 12 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Nevada State Senate District 12

Julie Pazina defeated Cherlyn Arrington in the general election for Nevada State Senate District 12 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julie Pazina (D)	52.5	26,609
		Cherlyn Arrington (R)	47.5	24,104

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,713
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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?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

EDUCATION - SCHOOL CHOICE - QUALITY EDUCATION - NO COMMOM CORE - NO SBAC TESTING - TEACH U.S CONSTITUTION, NV CONSTITUTION, READING, WRITTING, ARITHMETIC, LIFE SKILLS, PROMOTE TRADE SCHOOLS....

MEDICAL FREEDOM - GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT TELL US WE MUST HAVE A SHOT TO WORK AND PROVIDE FOR OUR FAMILIES - OUR KIDS SHOULD NOT BE INJECTED WITHOUT OUR PERMISSION OR BE A REQUIREMENT TO ATTEND SCHOOL

STAND STRONG WITH OUR LAW ENFORCMENT AND FIRST RESPONDERS NEVER AGAINST THEM. THEY HAVE OUR BACKS WE SHOULD HAVE THEIRS. WE ARE ALL NEVADAN'S PUT ASIDE PARTY POLITICS AND GET DOWN TO MAKING NEVADA GREAT WHERE BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE WANT TO LIVE AND PROSPER

Julie Pazina (D)

Creating Jobs, Diversifying the Economy

Ensuring Accessible and Affordable Health Care

World Class Education for Nevada's Students

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

EDUCATION

MEDICAL FREEDOM LOWERING TAXES SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH

Julie Pazina (D)

We must do more to diversify Nevada’s economy and I am committed to making Nevada a leader in the renewable energy market, which is why I support investing in industries like wind, solar and geothermal. I also believe that it is vital to Nevada's economy that the tourism industry continues to thrive and grow. Nevada’s students should have access to world-class education with excellent teachers and more individualized attention. The best education starts with having great teachers in our classrooms. I am committed to raising teacher pay in order for Nevada to attract and retain the best teachers and will also fight to cap class sizes to make sure that teachers can give our students the individualized attention they need to be successful. During my time as the President of the Las Vegas Hospitality Association, I led an effort to connect high school and college students with job training, career education and internship opportunities and will work to expand programs like this to all of our children so that they are prepared to compete for good paying jobs when they graduate. Funding Silver State Opportunity Grants and Millennium Scholarships is critical to ensure more sources of funding to help Nevada’s children achieve their dreams no matter their background or zip code. Having access to health care is an essential right and I will work to protect, defend and expand this right. I will protect funding for Planned Parenthood and ensure access to critical women’s health services.

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

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

GOD

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

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

Don't lie to voters or lobbyists

Julie Pazina (D)

In my opinion, an elected official should be a good listener and communicator, empathetic, honest and value integrity. We must listen to and earn the trust of our neighbors in order to effectively represent our community.

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

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

My ability to listen and advocate for all Nevadans.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

Helping the constituents

What legacy would you like to leave?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

We made Nevada a better place, and our education system is one best in the nation.

Julie Pazina (D)

The best legacy is to leave legislation in place that provides for a better life for Nevadans, whether professionally or personally. I was fortunate to help pass legislation in 2019 alongside Senator Woodhouse to create a rare disease advisory council. This council and legislation will help with the early detection and treatments for childhood cancer.

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

Julie Pazina (D)

My first childhood memory came when I was five or six years old and remember a large group of cloaked and hooded people marching down the street towards our family car where I grew up, asking for donations. This was my introduction to the KKK and my parents fear has stayed with me over the years. That incident sparked the need to be active and find voices in the community I trust. At the age of 11, I started knocking doors for local candidates and making calls for candidates at age 15. It is why I am proud to run for office.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

Claire in Outlander

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

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

Fireworks by Katy Perry

Julie Pazina (D)

Home Sweet by Russell Dickerson - It reminds me of my home and how much I love Nevada and my family and friends.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

Once of mutual respect. It is not a one-party system in the legislature.

Julie Pazina (D)

It is ideal that the governor and legislature listen to the voices of hard working Nevadans and pass legislation that creates good paying job, accessible and affordable health care and a world class education for students.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

Repealing laws that were passed in the last four election cycles

Julie Pazina (D)

One of Nevada's greatest challenges will be water shortage and I look forward to being part of the solution working with conservation groups and community stakeholders on behalf of protecting Nevada's natural resources.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

Sometimes but not always

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

Absolutely, my campaign is already working with other candidates during the election cycle. I am hoping to continue once elected.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

a fair and equal system, not the one that was recently passed

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

Have not decided yet.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

President Regan

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

yes

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

There should be a 2/3rd majority and only for 30 days at a time

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Cherlyn Arrington (R)

Yes, compromise is one of the fundamental characteristics you need to possess to establish good policymaking.

Julie Pazina (D)

I believe we must listen to all voices in the community and work together to reach policy solutions.

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