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Sharifa Wahab
Sharifa Wahab (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 35. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Wahab completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sharifa Wahab's career experience includes working in the healthcare industry.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 35
Rebecca Edgeworth defeated Sharifa Wahab in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 35 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rebecca Edgeworth (R)  | 54.3 | 21,140 |
 | Sharifa Wahab (D) | 45.7 | 17,774 | |
| Total votes: 38,914 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sharifa Wahab advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 35.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Rebecca Edgeworth advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 35.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
To view Wahab's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Wahab in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sharifa Wahab completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wahab's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Sharifa supports our officers and first responders, and the sacrifices that they make everyday to keep us safe. Sharifa wants to assist our first responders and pass legislation that will keep our communities safe, and protect our most vulnerable citizens. Sharifa will also push legislation that will provide funding, training, and support to our police, firefighters, and public safety agencies so that they can continue to protect us and themselves the best way possible.
- Sharifa believes that everyone should have access to quality and affordable healthcare. As a dentist for many years Sharifa has been a staunch advocate for healthcare reform because no one should be denied access to their basic healthcare needs because they simply can’t afford it. In the legislature Sharifa is prepared to support and push legislation that will lower prescription drug costs, and prioritize all forms of healthcare including mental health. She is ready to take on Big Pharma and prioritize what’s best for Nevada over corporations. Sharifa is also committed to investing in Nevada's healthcare system and infrastructure to increase the quality of healthcare that is provided in Nevada.
- Sharifa Wahab is a pro-choice candidate and a supporter of women's reproductive rights. She believes that what a woman discusses with her doctor has no place in politics and that includes matters of abortion and contraception. Sharifa is committed to supporting women’s reproductive freedoms and in the legislature will ensure that Nevada remains a state that respects every woman’s right to make her decisions.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 30, 2024
