Heidi Kasama

Heidi Kasama (Republican Party) is a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 2. She assumed office on November 4, 2020. Her current term ends on November 4, 2026.

Kasama (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 2. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Kasama also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 3rd Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 11, 2024.

Biography

Heidi Kasama was born in New York, New York, and lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kasama graduated from Edmonds Woodway High School in 1977. She earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Central Washington University. Kasama's career experience includes working as a managing broker with Prudential Americana Group Realtors and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Kasama was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Kasama was assigned to the following committees:

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Nevada State Assembly District 2

Incumbent Heidi Kasama defeated Ron Nelsen in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Heidi Kasama (R)	55.9	22,200
	Ron Nelsen (D)	44.1	17,538

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,738
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Ron Nelsen advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Heidi Kasama advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

General election

General election for Nevada State Assembly District 2

Incumbent Heidi Kasama defeated Nick Christenson and Jason Bednarz in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Heidi Kasama (R)	54.3	16,221
	Nick Christenson (D)	44.3	13,216
	Jason Bednarz (L)	1.4	412

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,849
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Nick Christenson advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2

Incumbent Heidi Kasama defeated Erin Gomez in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 14, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Heidi Kasama	76.7	4,294
	Erin Gomez	23.3	1,307

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,601
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Endorsements

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2020

General election

General election for Nevada State Assembly District 2

Heidi Kasama defeated Radhika Kunnel and Garrett Leduff in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Heidi Kasama (R)	54.3	20,025
	Radhika Kunnel (D)	43.8	16,165
	Garrett Leduff (Independent)	1.9	706

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,896
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2

Radhika Kunnel defeated Jennie Sherwood, Eva Littman, and Joe Valdes in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Radhika Kunnel	35.8	1,929
		Jennie Sherwood	31.5	1,701
		Eva Littman	23.7	1,280
	Submit photo	Joe Valdes	9.0	485

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,395
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2

Heidi Kasama defeated Erik Sexton, Jim Small, Taylor McArthur, and Christian Morehead in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Heidi Kasama	47.9	2,612
		Erik Sexton	27.0	1,473
	Submit photo	Jim Small	19.0	1,035
	Submit photo	Taylor McArthur	3.2	175
	Submit photo	Christian Morehead	2.9	160

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,455
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Heidi Kasama completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kasama'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.

My first career was as a CPA for 20+ years. I also obtained my real estate license in 1990 and after we sold the CPA firm I worked the real estate business full time. I opened my own real estate company in Las Vegas which I grew to about 80 agents. I later merged that company with Berkshire Hathaway (formerly Prudential) and now manage the Summerlin office of 250+ agents. I also have Kasama Property Management which oversees about 350 homes. I not only handle residential sales but commercial as well. I am also a permitted business broker.

Heidi served as the 2018 President for the Nevada Realtors (NVR) and is also on the Finance Committee for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). She was also honored to receive the “Realtor of the Year” for 2018 by NVR and 2015 by GLVAR. Heidi also served as President of the Las Vegas Realtors (LVR) for 2014. She has also served on the Finance Committee, Forms Committee, Grievance Committee, Professional Standards, and MLS Quality Control sub-committee. Heidi has also served on her local church board as well.

After serving on the Legislative & RPAC committees for NVR it was alarming to see the lack of quality of some of the bills being put forth by the legislature and the lack of business acumen of some of the legislative representatives. I hope to contribute some of my business background to the process in Carson City, NV.

I am grateful for the support of my husband of 30 years, Peter, and our daughters.

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?

To support the our small business owners, and all business owners to create a vibrant and active economy.
Our schools rank near the bottom nationally so I support our new per pupil funding for transparency and accountability. I also favor changes to our current school boards.
We have an alarming lack of health care workers in our state and I want to support policies that incentivize growth of health care professionals.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Expanding and diversifying our economy as well as improvements to our system of education and health care.

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

Our founding fathers who took a risk and gathered to create this great nation of the United States of America.

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

The ability to seek information on the topic and be open to listen to all sides.

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

Ability to make decisions and reviewing the information.

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

Remember you serve the people and to hold the office with high regard and integrity.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A person who was honest, kind and fair to those whose paths I crossed.

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

I was very young and I walked in to the room and both my parents were crying. President Kennedy had been assassinated.

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

My first job was a 200 home newspaper delivery route. I sure had my share of run in with dogs!I wa

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible. I draw daily inspiration from it.

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

I like Mulan

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

My Fair Lady "On the street where you live" - We just saw the show

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

My parents were immigrants to this country and I lost my immediate family far too early in life and would like to have had my family around me for a longer time but it was not meant to be.

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

The governor should be a leader, but we need separation of these branches so we maintian checks and balances.

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

Economic diversity and improvements to education and healthcare.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Having a unicameral state legislature would make the creation and support of policy streamlined, but it would lack the checks and balances that are needed for our size government.

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

Yes, however I don't think it is mandatory. I do believe we need legisltors with business, management and or leadership experience.

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

Yes. As mentioned before we must work together with all parties to craft good legislation for our constituents.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

A non partisan committee.

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

N/A

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

I served on the Judicial, Commerce & Labor, and Revenue committees.
The ability to learn the importance of each committees function was a great educational experience for me.

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

Senator William " Bill" Raggio

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

I am concentrating on my current elected position.

Both sitting legislators 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?

There are many but I hear consistently the impact of high health care costs on my constituents and this needs to be reigned in.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I love jokes but can't tell them very well!

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

There should be a limit on emergency powers for the Governor. I believe no more than 30 to 60 days.

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

Yes. I am a REALTOR and we negotiate between the seller and buyer on every deal to reach a successful closing on each transaction. We need to understand this is needed to get policy work done.

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Heidi has B.of S. in Accounting from CWU. She was a CPA for 20+ years & was involved w/auditing major educational institutions, non-profit organizations & tax returns. She received her real estate license in 1990. Heidi owned her own real estate company & is now managing broker for approx. 250 agents at BHHS-Nevada Properties. She has her broker's license, business broker & property management permits & owns Kasama Property Management. Heidi served as 2018 President for Nevada Realtors (NVR) & 2014 President of Las Vegas Realtors (LVR). She currently serves on Finance Committee for National Association of Realtors (NAR). Heidi received "Realtor of the Year" award for 2018 by NVR & 2015 by LVR. She currently serves on the NVR legislative committee and has experience reviewing bills. In her spare time, she has also served on the board of directors for her local church.

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?

Economic Opportunity: We need pro-growth policies that break down barriers for small businesses, create jobs, increase income, and keep taxes low.
Education: Our schools need more local control, accountability, transparency, and more school choice options for parents and students. As a CPA, I audited numerous educational institutions.
Improving Healthcare: Reduce out of pocket costs for Nevada families and seniors. Plus, we need to incentivize the best and brightest in the healthcare industry to come to Nevada.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Heidi is passionate about maintaining a thriving business environment, improving the state education system, and also improving state healthcare. For business, Heidi believes in not over-regulating industries with unnecessary red tape, but instead wants to keep sensible regulation that protects our community without destroying businesses. She also believes that one of Nevada's strong suits is its low cost of living, and she wants to maintain that. In regards to state education, Heidi thinks that Nevada should not settle for being at the bottom of the scoreboard. Our community's success rests on our ability to educate our future generations so that they develop marketable skills and have the freedom of choice to work in jobs with good pay. For our healthcare needs, Heidi wants to reduce the out of pocket costs for Nevadans and create an environment where people don't need to sacrifice peace of mind and financial security to maintain their health.

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Campaign finance summary

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Heidi Kasama campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Nevada State Assembly District 2	Won general	$270,341	$0
2024*	U.S. House Nevada District 3	Withdrew primary	$479,826	$479,826
2022	Nevada State Assembly District 2	Won general	$314,607	$0
2020	Nevada State Assembly District 2	Won general	$215,641	N/A**
Grand total			$1,280,414	$479,826
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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2023

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In 2023, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 6 to June 5.

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Nevada Conservation League: Senate and Assembly

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Nevada Policy Research Institute

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The American Conservative Union

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2022

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2021

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In 2021, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 1 to June 1.

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National Federation of Independent Business

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Nevada Conservation League: Senate and Assembly

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Nevada Policy Research Institute

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Candidate

U.S. House Nevada District 3

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Footnotes

↑ Facebook, "Heidi Kasama," accessed January 27, 2021
↑ Nevada Legislature, "Assemblywoman Heidi Kasama," accessed January 27, 2021
↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 14, 2020

Political offices
Preceded by John Hambrick (R)	Nevada State Assembly District 2 2020-Present	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Nevada State Assembly

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Steve Yeager

Majority Leader:Sandra Jauregui

Minority Leader:Gregory Hafen

Representatives

District 1

Daniele Monroe-Moreno (D)

District 2

Heidi Kasama (R)

District 3

Selena Torres (D)

District 4

Lisa Cole (R)

District 5

Brittney Miller (D)

District 6

Jovan Jackson (D)

District 7

Tanya Flanagan (D)

District 8

Duy Nguyen (D)

District 9

Steve Yeager (D)

District 10

Venise Karris (D)

District 11

Cinthia Moore (D)

District 12

Max Carter (D)

District 13

Brian Hibbetts (R)

District 14

Erica Mosca (D)

District 15

Howard Watts (D)

District 16

Cecelia González (D)

District 17

Linda Hunt (D)

District 18

Venicia Considine (D)

District 19

Thaddeus Yurek (R)

District 20

David Orentlicher (D)

District 21

Elaine Marzola (D)

District 22

Melissa Hardy (R)

District 23

Danielle Gallant (R)

District 24

Erica Roth (D)

District 25

Selena La Rue Hatch (D)

District 26

Rich DeLong (R)

District 27

Heather Goulding (D)

District 28

Reuben D'Silva (D)

District 29

Joe Dalia (D)

District 30

Natha Anderson (D)

District 31

Jill Dickman (R)

District 32

Alexis Hansen (R)

District 33

Bert Gurr (R)

District 34

Hanadi Nadeem (D)

District 35

Rebecca Edgeworth (R)

District 36

Gregory Hafen (R)

District 37

Shea Backus (D)

District 38

Gregory Koenig (R)

District 39

Ken Gray (R)

District 40

Philip O'Neill (R)

District 41

Sandra Jauregui (D)

District 42

Tracy Brown-May (D)

Democratic Party (27)

Republican Party (15)

[bio-1] Facebook, "Heidi Kasama," accessed January 27, 2021

[bio2-2] Nevada Legislature, "Assemblywoman Heidi Kasama," accessed January 27, 2021

[bio3-3] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 14, 2020

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Heidi Kasama

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2023-2024

2021-2022

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2024

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2022

General election

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2020

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2024

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