Tiffany Ann Watson

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Tiffany Ann Watson

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 9, 2020

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Las Vegas, Nev.

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Caregiver

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Tiffany Ann Watson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 3rd Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 9, 2020.

Watson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Tiffany Ann Watson was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. She attended Community College of Southern Nevada. Watson's professional experience includes being a caregiver and she has worked with the post office, in the arts, and in bail bonds. She has been affiliated with Jets.

Elections

2020

See also: Nevada's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020

Nevada's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)

Nevada's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 3

Incumbent Susie Lee defeated Daniel Rodimer, Steven Brown, and Edward Bridges II in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susie Lee (D)	48.8	203,421
		Daniel Rodimer (R)	45.8	190,975
		Steven Brown (L)	3.0	12,315
		Edward Bridges II (Independent American Party)	2.5	10,541

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 417,252
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Alex Pereszlenyi (Independent)
• Gary Crispin (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 3

Incumbent Susie Lee defeated Dennis Sullivan and Tiffany Ann Watson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 3 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susie Lee	82.8	49,223
		Dennis Sullivan	9.8	5,830
		Tiffany Ann Watson	7.4	4,411

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 59,464
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Richard Hart (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 3

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 3 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Rodimer	49.8	25,143
		Dan Schwartz	27.1	13,667
		Mindy Robinson	13.2	6,659
		Brian Nadell	3.9	1,971
		Corwin Newberry	3.8	1,913
		Victor Willert	2.2	1,116

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,469
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jaylon Calhoun (R)
• Zachary Walkerlieb (R)
• Tiger Helgelien (R)

2018

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for Nevada State Assembly District 8

Incumbent Jason Frierson defeated Tina Marie Peetris in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 8 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Frierson (D)	60.3	11,686
	Submit photo	Tina Marie Peetris (R)	39.7	7,699

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,385
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 8

Incumbent Jason Frierson defeated Tiffany Ann Watson in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 8 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Frierson	63.5	1,632
		Tiffany Ann Watson	36.5	939

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 2,571
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 8

Tina Marie Peetris advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 8 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Tina Marie Peetris

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Tiffany Ann Watson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Watson's 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.

As a person who strongly believes in the Constitution, I will do everything I can to protect it and the rights of Americans.

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?

• I will protect your given rights by the Constitution and as a human.

• We need independent audits to assure where the tax dollars of Americans are going.

• I support jobs and opportunities for all with a strong belief our veterans need these opportunities as well.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We should all respect one another and the Constitution has given us that guide. With those basic principles, we will succeed.

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

My parents. My dad unfortunately passed away from cancer and my mom was by his side until the end.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Yes, the Constitution. Please pick one up as well as the federalist papers. Well written indeed.

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

Flexibility, personality and strength.

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

People trust me. Wether people want to hear it or not, I generally tell the truth.

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

To honor the Constitution that protects not only their constituents but their fellow Americans.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I'd like to leave this world healthier, with more knowledge and help protect our animals.

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

There have been a few but 9/11 will always stick out in my mind. I was afraid. I was 16 and headed to work (I worked every Tuesday, Thursdays and the weekend as I was in a college/high school program at the CSN program). I'll never forget the noises the first time, about a week after, that I heard a plane fly overhead. That was rather eerie.

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

I had worked seasonally at a Halloween shop that well, sold Halloween costumes.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Constitution. There's always something to learn.

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

Alice in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Once Alice woke up after she had went down the rabbit hole she came back to reality. She was afraid but came out the other side as it was only a dream.

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

Just reading this made me think of Stealers Wheel, "Stuck in the Middle With You" but when I woke up this morning it was Queen's "Bicycle". It does however change morning by morning.

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

Missing my dad. He and I were rather close. I loved that man.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The House communicates with all persons and has a strong respect for the Constitution.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No not really. As long as there is a basic knowledge of the constitution as well as the right age that's underlined in the constitution, I don't see it as a lack of credentials to be in office.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Our economy. I'd like to have independent audits to find out where the Americans' tax dollars are going and what's being squandered away and why.

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

I'd like to be a part of helping our domestic and endangered animals be safe from harmful people.

If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?

N/A

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

No, I would say four years would be better but it's not laid out that way.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

We do have offices that have term limits; take the presidency for example so I'm not too sure where that question is going. We do have some term limits.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I would enjoy the "calm people down" role. It would just need to be created and I think it would help ease up tensions between all parties.

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

My favorite politician of all time is James Madison so I do enjoy his writings in the Federal Papers and the strength he had shown to unite persons to join his idea of a Constitution.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Sadly, a friend of mine had a little poodle that was shot in her own backyard. That hurt and there were no laws to take the neighbor to court over it. That hurt deeply and all we could do was take it to the news and see if anyone would come forward and admit it was the neighbor who had previously threatens to killer her dog, Fuzzy Bear.

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Footnotes

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Nevada's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Catherine Masto (D)

Jacky Rosen (D)

Representatives

District 1

Dina Titus (D)

District 2

Mark Amodei (R)

District 3

Susie Lee (D)

District 4

Steven Horsford (D)

Democratic Party (5)

Republican Party (1)