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Nevada state legislative districts
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List of state legislative districts |
There are 63 seats in the Nevada State Legislature. Fifty-three (53) seats, including all 42 seats in the Nevada State Assembly and roughly half of the 21 seats in the Nevada State Senate, are up for election every two years, with 52 total seats up for election every other two years.
Chambers
Click the following tabs for more information about each chamber:
Senate
The Nevada Senate is the upper house of the Nevada Legislature. The Senate consists of 21 members from 19 districts, two of which are multimember.
As of the 2020 Census, Nevada state senators represented an average of 148,022 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 129,021 residents.
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Nevada State Senate, a candidate must fulfill the following requirements:[1]
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A person is not eligible to be elected or appointed to office as a Legislator unless the person: 1. Is a qualified elector; 2. Has been an actual, as opposed to constructive, citizen resident of this State for 1 year next preceding the person’s election or appointment; 3. At the time of election or appointment, has attained the age of 21 years; and 4. Meets all other qualifications for the office as required by the Constitution and laws of this State.[2] |
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To be a qualified elector, an individual must live in their specific voting precinct for ten days.[3]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Nevada State Legislature, the board of county commissioners in the county representing the seat must decide on a replacement. The board of county commissioners must select a person from the same political party that last held the seat when making its decision. If the vacancy happens before the next legislative session and an election for county officers is scheduled, no replacement is named.[4]
See sources: Nevada Const. Art. 4, Sec. 12
Term limits
- See also: State legislatures with term limits
The Nevada legislature is one of 16 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted the Nevada Term Limits Act in 1996. That initiative said that Nevada senators are subject to term limits of no more than three four-year terms, or a total of twelve years.[5]
The first year that the term limits enacted in 1996 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was 2010.
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[6] | |
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| Salary | Per diem |
| $130/legislative day | The exact amount members receive for per diem is unknown. |
Districts
These are links to every district in the Nevada State Senate.
House
The Nevada Assembly is the lower house of the Nevada Legislature. As in neighboring California, the lower house of the legislature is referred to as an "Assembly" rather than the more common "House of Representatives." The body consists of 42 members, elected to two-year terms from single-member districts.
As of the 2020 Census, Nevada state representatives represented an average of 74,011 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 64,510 residents.
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Nevada State Senate, a candidate must fulfill the following requirements:[7]
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A person is not eligible to be elected or appointed to office as a Legislator unless the person: 1. Is a qualified elector; 2. Has been an actual, as opposed to constructive, citizen resident of this State for 1 year next preceding the person’s election or appointment; 3. At the time of election or appointment, has attained the age of 21 years; and 4. Meets all other qualifications for the office as required by the Constitution and laws of this State.[2] |
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To be a qualified elector, an individual must live in their specific voting precinct for ten days.[8]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Nevada State Legislature, the board of county commissioners in the county representing the seat must decide on a replacement. The board of county commissioners must select a person from the same political party that last held the seat when making its decision. If the vacancy happens before the next legislative session and an election for county officers is scheduled, no replacement is named.[9]
See sources: Nevada Const. Art. 4, Sec. 12
Term limits
- See also: State legislatures with term limits
The Nevada legislature is one of 16 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted the Nevada Term Limits Act in 1996. That initiative said that Nevada assembly members are subject to term limits of no more than six two-year terms, or a total of twelve years.[5]
The first year that the term limits enacted in 1996 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was 2010.
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[10] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $130/legislative day | The exact amount members receive for per diem is unknown. |
Districts
These are links to every district in the Nevada State Assembly.
Redistricting
In Nevada, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the state legislature. The lines are subject to veto by the governor.[11]
Under a state law enacted in 2019, state prison inmates are counted as residents of their home addresses for redistricting purposes.[12]
Governor Steve Sisolak (D) signed new legislative maps into law on November 16, 2021.[13] These maps took effect for Nevada's 2022 legislative elections. On November 14, 2021, the Nevada State Senate voted 12-9 to approve the Democratic congressional and legislative map proposals.[14] On November 16, the Nevada State Assembly voted 25-17 to approve the maps.[15]
Senate elections
Nevada state senators serve staggered, four-year terms and half of the Senate is up for election every two years. Nevada holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2026
Elections for the Nevada State Senate will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2024
Elections for the Nevada State Senate took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was June 11, 2024. The filing deadline was March 15, 2024.
Prior to the 2024 election, Democrats held a 13-7 majority. There was one vacant seat previously held by a Republican. Following the election, the Democrats held a 13-8 majority.
| Nevada State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 5, 2024 | After November 6, 2024 | |
| Democratic Party | 13 | 13 | |
| Republican Party | 7 | 8 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 21 | 21 | |
2022
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2022
Elections for the Nevada State Senate took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for June 14, 2022. The filing deadline was March 18, 2022.
Democrats grew their majority from 11-9 with one vacancy to 13-8 in the 2022 election.
| Nevada State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 11 | 13 | |
| Republican Party | 9 | 8 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 21 | 21 | |
2020
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2020
Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 9, 2020. The filing deadline was March 13, 2020.
Heading into the 2020 general election, there were 13 Democrats and eight Republicans in the chamber. Democrats lost one seat in the election, giving them a 12-9 majority.
| Nevada State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 13 | 12 | |
| Republican Party | 8 | 9 | |
| Total | 21 | 21 | |
2018
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2018
Elections for the Nevada State Senate took place in 2018. A closed primary election took place on June 12, 2018. The general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was March 16, 2018.[16]
In the 2018 elections, Democrats increased their majority in the Nevada State Senate from 10-8 to 13-8.
| Nevada State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 10 | 13 | |
| Republican Party | 8 | 8 | |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | |
| Vacancy | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 21 | 21 | |
2016
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Nevada State Senate 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. A total of 11 seats out of the 21 seats in the Nevada State Senate were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held an 11-10 majority. Democrats won control of both the Nevada State Senate and the Nevada State Assembly in the general election. This broke the Republican trifecta previously held in the state. Democrats were able to flip one Senate seat, which was all that they needed to gain control of the chamber. Assembly Democrats were also able to win a majority, picking up 10 seats and moving to a 12-seat majority.
State Senator Patricia Farley said shortly after the election that she would change her party affiliation from Republican to nonpartisan with the intention of caucusing with Democrats.[17] The change in Farley's party affiliation gave the Democratic Caucus a three-seat majority.
| Nevada State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 10 | 11 | |
| Republican Party | 11 | 10 | |
| Total | 21 | 21 | |
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2014
Elections for the Nevada State Senate 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. Heading into the election, Democrats held an 11-10 majority. Democrats lost one seat in the election, giving Republicans an 11-10 majority.
2012
Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate took place in 2012. The primary election was held on June 12, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was March 16, 2012. A total of 12 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 10-9 majority with two vacancies. Democrats gained one seat in the election, giving them an 11-10 majority.
The table below details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election in 2012.
2010
Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate took place in 2010. The primary election was held on June 8, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was March 12, 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 12-7 majority with two vacancies. Democrats lost one seat in the election, giving them an 11-10 majority.
In 2010, the candidates for state Senate raised a total of $4,320,019 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[18]
2008
Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total of contributions to Senate candidates was $4,764,881. The top 10 contributors were:[19]
2006
Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 15, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total of contributions to Senate candidates was $4,860,473. The top 10 contributors were:[20]
2004
Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 7, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total of contributions to Senate candidates was $4,652,079. The top 10 contributors were:[21]
2002
Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 3, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total of contributions to Senate candidates was $2,878,156. The top 10 contributors were:[22]
2000
Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 5, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total of contributions to Senate candidates was $2,623,356. The top 10 contributors were:[23]
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House elections
Nevada state assembly members serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Nevada holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2026
Elections for the Nevada State Assembly will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2024
Elections for the Nevada State Assembly took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was June 11, 2024. The filing deadline was March 15, 2024.
Prior to the 2024 election, Democrats held a 26-14 majority. There were two vacant seats previously held by Democrats. Following the election, the Democrats held a 27-15 majority.
| Nevada State Assembly | |||
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| Party | As of November 5, 2024 | After November 6, 2024 | |
| Democratic Party | 26 | 27 | |
| Republican Party | 14 | 15 | |
| Vacancy | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 42 | 42 | |
2022
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2022
Elections for the Nevada State Assembly took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for June 14, 2022. The filing deadline was March 18, 2022.
In the 2022 elections, Democrats gained seats, retaining their majority in the chamber.
| Nevada State Assembly | |||
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| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 25 | 28 | |
| Republican Party | 16 | 14 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 42 | 42 | |
2020
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2020
Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 9, 2020. The filing deadline was March 13, 2020.
Heading into the 2020 general election, there were 29 Democrats and 13 Republicans in the chamber. Democrats lost three seats in the election, giving them a 26-16 majority.
| Nevada State Assembly | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 29 | 26 | |
| Republican Party | 13 | 16 | |
| Total | 42 | 42 | |
2018
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2018
Elections for the Nevada State Assembly took place in 2018. A closed primary election took place on June 12, 2018. The general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was March 16, 2018.[24]
In the 2018 elections, Democrats increased their majority in the Nevada State Assembly from 27-14 to 29-13.
| Nevada State Assembly | |||
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| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 27 | 29 | |
| Republican Party | 14 | 13 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 42 | 42 | |
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. All 42 seats in the Nevada State Assembly were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 24-17 majority with one Libertarian member. Democrats won control of both the Nevada State Senate and the Nevada State Assembly in the general election. This broke the Republican trifecta previously held in the state. Democrats picked up 10 seats, moving the chamber to a 12-seat Democratic majority. Senate Democrats were also able to pick up a majority, gaining one seat and moving the chamber to a three-seat majority.
| Nevada State Assembly | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 17 | 27 | |
| Republican Party | 24 | 15 | |
| Libertarian Party | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 42 | 42 | |
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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. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 26-15 majority with one vacancy. Democrats lost 11 seats in the election, giving Republicans a 27-15 majority.
2012
Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly took place in 2012. The primary election was held on June 12, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was March 16, 2012. All 42 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 26-16 majority. Democrats gained one seat in the election, giving them a 27-15 majority.
The following table details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election.
2010
Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly took place in 2010. The primary election was held on June 8, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was March 12, 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 28-14 majority. Democrats lost two seats in the election, giving them a 26-16 majority.
In 2010, the candidates for state Assembly raised a total of $8,353,520 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[25]
2008
Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total of contributions to Assembly candidates was $8,201,307. The top 10 contributors were:[26]
2006
Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly consisted of a primary election on August 15, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total of contributions to Assembly candidates was $8,513,172. The top 10 contributors were:[27]
2004
Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly consisted of a primary election on September 7, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total of contributions to Assembly candidates was $8,216,031. The top 10 contributors were:[28]
2002
Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly consisted of a primary election on September 3, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total of contributions to Assembly candidates was $6,009,028. The top 10 contributors were:[29]
2000
Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly consisted of a primary election on September 5, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total of contributions to Assembly candidates was $5,066,130. The top 10 contributors were:[30]
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See also
- State legislature
- Nevada State Legislature
- Nevada State Senate
- Nevada State Assembly
- List of Nevada state legislative elections
Footnotes
- ↑ Justia, "Nevada Revised Statutes 218A.200," accessed May 22, 2025
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ State of Nevada Department of Taxation, "Nevada Legal Residency," accessed May 29, 2025
- ↑ Nevada Legislature, "Constitution of Nevada," accessed February 9, 2021 (Article IV, Section XII)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 U.S. Term Limits, "State Legislative Term Limits," accessed February 4, 2021
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ Justia, "Nevada Revised Statutes 218A.200," accessed May 22, 2025
- ↑ State of Nevada Department of Taxation, "Nevada Legal Residency," accessed May 29, 2025
- ↑ Nevada Legislature, "Constitution of Nevada," accessed February 9, 2021 (Article IV, Section XII)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ All About Redistricting, "Nevada," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ Prison Policy Initiative, "Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signs law ending prison gerrymandering," May 31, 2019
- ↑ Nevada Office of the Governor, "Governor Sisolak signs redistricting bills, thanks Nevada Legislature for efficient, productive session," November 16, 2021
- ↑ The Nevada Independent, "Senate advances redistricting bill; Democrats promise minor tweaks in amendment," November 14, 2021
- ↑ Nevada State Legislature, "SB1," accessed November 17, 2021
- ↑ Clark County NV, "2018 state/federal elections," accessed August 3, 2017
- ↑ Las Vegas Sun, "State Sen. Patricia Farley to caucus with Democrats," November 14, 2016
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nevada Senate 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nevada 2008 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nevada 2006 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nevada 2004 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nevada 2002 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nevada 2000 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Clark County NV, "2018 state/federal elections," accessed August 3, 2017
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Nevada Assembly 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nevada 2008 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nevada 2006 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nevada 2004 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nevada 2002 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Nevada 2000 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
