Olivia Diaz (born 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada), is an American elementary school teacher and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly from 2011 until 2018 representing District 11.[1] Diaz is a member of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators.[2]
Olivia Diaz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Las Vegas City Council from Ward 3 | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Coffin |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 11th district | |
| In office November 3, 2010 – December 3, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ruben Kihuen |
| Succeeded by | Bea Duran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1978 (age 45–46) Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | North Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nova Southeastern University |
| Website | oliviafornevada |
Education edit
Diaz earned her BA in English from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and her MS in bilingual education from Nova Southeastern University.
Elections edit
- 2012 Diaz was unopposed for both the June 12, 2012 Democratic Primary and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 8,145 votes.[3]
- 2010 When Democratic Assemblyman Ruben Kihuen ran for Nevada Senate and left the District 11 seat open, Diaz won the three-way June 8, 2010 Democratic Primary with 781 votes (83.44%),[4] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 3,162 votes (80.95%) against Republican nominee Von Brewer.[5]
On December 3, 2018. Diaz announced her intention to resign and seek election to Las Vegas City Council Ward 3.[6] Bea Duran of the Culinary Workers Union was appointed to fill her place.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Assemblywoman Olivia Diaz". Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Legislature. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "Olivia Diaz's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "2012 Official Statewide General Election Results November 6, 2012". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "2010 Official Statewide Primary Election Results June 8, 2010". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "2010 Official Statewide General Election Results November 2, 2010". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ Diaz quits Nevada Assembly, will run for Las Vegas City Council
- ^ Jackson, Amanda. "Nevada becomes first state with majority female legislature" CNN.com December 19, 2018
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