Peter Goicoechea
Peter Goicoechea is a member of the Nevada Board of Regents, representing District 8. He assumed office on December 4, 2024. His current term ends in 2027.
Goicoechea is running in a special election to the Nevada Board of Regents to represent District 8. He declared candidacy for the special primary scheduled on June 9, 2026.[source]
Biography
Peter Goichoechea's professional experience includes working as the owner of Goicoechea Ranches.
Elections
2024
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2024
Peter Goicoechea was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Nevada State Senate District 19
Incumbent Peter Goicoechea defeated Tiffany Seeback in the general election for Nevada State Senate District 19 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Peter Goicoechea (R) | 78.5 | 52,591 |
 | Tiffany Seeback (Independent American Party of Nevada) | 21.5 | 14,387 | |
| Total votes: 66,978 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Peter Goicoechea advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Senate District 19.
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.
Incumbent Peter Goicoechea defeated Janine Hansen in the Nevada State Senate District 19 general election.[1][2]
| Nevada State Senate, District 19 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Peter Goicoechea Incumbent |
72.96% | 36,877 | |
| Independent American | Janine Hansen | 27.04% | 13,664 | |
| Total Votes | 50,541 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Peter Goicoechea ran unopposed in the Nevada State Senate District 19 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Nevada State Senate District 19, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Peter Goicoechea Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
Goicoechea ran in the 2012 election for Nevada State Senate, District 19. Goicoechea ran unopposed in the June 12 primary election and won election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5] [6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pete Goicoechea |
57% | 25,287 | |
| Democratic | Harley Kulkin | 23.5% | 10,427 | |
| Independent American | Janine Hansen | 19.5% | 8,675 | |
| Total Votes | 44,389 | |||
2010
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Goicoechea won election to the Nevada State Assembly. He did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary and defeated John O'Connor in the general election.[9]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 35 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter Goicoechea (R)
|
12,331 | |||
| John O'Connor (D) | 3,749 | |||
2008
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Goicoechea won re-election to the District 35 Seat in the Nevada Assembly, defeating Marie King.[10]
Goicoechea raised $66,675 for his campaign.[11]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 35 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Peter Goicoechea (R)
|
13,077 | 71.78% | ||
| Marie King | 5,142 | 28.22% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
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2016
Goicoechea's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Water and Water Rights All natural resources need a voice in our government, local to federal level. Water may be our most valuable natural resource. All economic development is tied to our access to water. We live in the driest state in America. Pete has been dealing with water and water rights issues in the State of Nevada for most of his life. He believes that our rural areas have unique issues with regard to water, compared to the rest of Nevada. We need water for our homes, our farms, our ranches and the recreational needs of our residents and tourism development. Pete has both supported and introduced legislation to protect and conserve Nevada’s water resources. Veteran’s Issues: With some many veterans returning from two wars, Pete is acutely aware of the need for veteran’s services. Our veterans come home to no jobs, no prospect of jobs and a lack of services in the counties outside of the cities. Pete was instrumental in the passage of a bill during the 2005 legislative session that helped begin a mobile veteran’s services van. The van has traveled to the more rural areas of Nye County; bringing information to our veteran’s regarding their much needed services. That program has since been expanded to other rural areas in Nevada. Home Rule: Most states operate under Dillon’s Rule, which says that, although counties have permission to run their districts as they see fit, the State has veto power over all decisions made either by the people or their elected officials. Pete Goicoechea wants to give the power back the Counties, to allow “Home Rule”. He believes that the best government, “county government”, is the government closest to the people. As your State Senator, Pete will continue to fight for Home Rule.[12] |
” |
| —Peter Goicoechea[13] | ||
2012
Goicoechea's website highlighted campaign themes including water and water rights, veterans' services and rejecting Dillon's Rule in favor of county government.[14]
Campaign finance summary
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State legislative tenure
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- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nevada State Legislature in 2020.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nevada State Legislature in 2019.
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- Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada — Legislators are scored on civic engagement, access to justice, health equity, economic opportunities, civil rights, and economic equity.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nevada State Legislature in 2011.
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- Nevada State Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education issues.
- Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada — Legislators are scored on civic engagement, access to justice, health equity, economic opportunities, civil rights, and economic equity.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Southern Nevada Legislative Scorecard — Legislators are scored on their voting record on bills considered in the interest of Southern Nevada.
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Goicoechea was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Goicoechea was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Goicoechea was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Finance |
| • Government Affairs |
| • Natural Resources |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Goicoechea served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Finance |
| • Government Affairs, Chair |
| • Natural Resources, Vice-Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Goicoechea served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Finance |
| • Government Affairs |
| • Natural Resources |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Goicoechea served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Legislative Operations and Elections |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Goicoechea served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining |
| • Transportation |
| • Ways and Means |
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Nevada Board of Regents District 8 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Master Statewide Certified List of Candidates," accessed August 19, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Election Certified List of Candidates," accessed May 16, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "Official Primary election results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2012 Primary candidates," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Clark County, "2012 Primary candidates," accessed May 5, 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
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "Official 2010 general election results," accessed May 19, 2015
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Peter Goicoechea, "Issues," accessed October 10, 2016
- ↑ Committee to Elect Pete Goicochea, "Issues," accessed October 19, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michelee Crawford |
Nevada Board of Regents District 8 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Nevada State Senate District 19 2012-2024 |
Succeeded by John Ellison (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Nevada State Assembly District 35 2002-2012 |
Succeeded by - |
