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John Carpenter (Nevada)
John Carpenter (b. October 13, 1930) is a former Republican member of the Nevada Assembly, representing District 33 from 1986 to 2010. State term limits disqualified him from re-election in 2010.
Biography
Carpenter's professional experience included owning Ranchers Realty from 1988 to 2004; Cimarron West from 1985 to 2004; Carpenter Ranch from 1965 to 2004; and was manager of Magnuson Ranch from 1949 to 1965.[1]
Committee assignments
While in the Nevada Assembly, Carpenter served on the following committees:
- Corrections, Parole, and Probation Committee, Nevada Assembly
- Judiciary Committee, Nevada Assembly
- Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining Committee, Nevada Assembly
- Transportation Committee, Nevada Assembly
Elections
2008
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Carpenter won re-election to the District 33 Seat in the Nevada Assembly, defeating Zachary Triggs.[2]
Carpenter raised $57,300 for his campaign.[3]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 33 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 John Carpenter (R)
|
11,160 | 69.53% | ||
| Zachary Triggs | 4,890 | 30.47% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Carpenter and his wife, Roseann, have seven children: John, Scott, Elizabeth, Susan, Lois, Douglas and Linda.[1]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "John + Carpenter + Nevada + Assembly"
External links
- Nevada Assembly - Rep. John Carpenter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Nevada State Assembly District 33 1986–2010 |
Succeeded by John Ellison |
