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| Nevada State Assembly District 3 | ||
| Current incumbent | Selena Torres  | |
| Population | 64,342 | |
| Race | 56.72% White, 13.33% Black, 1.87% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 5.19% Asian, 1.23% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 20.88% Some other race alone, 5.35% Two or More Races | |
| Ethnicity | 57.3% Not Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 42.70% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | |
| Voting age | 72.43% age 18 and over | |
Nevada's third state assembly district is represented by Democratic Representative Selena Torres.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 64,342 civilians reside within Nevada's third state assembly district. Nevada state assembly members represent an average of 64,299 residents, as of the 2010 Census. After the 2000 Census, each member represented approximately 47,339 residents.
Members of the Nevada State Assembly serve two-year terms with term limits. Nevada legislators assume office the day after the election. The Nevada legislature is biennial, convening only in odd-numbered years.
To be eligible to serve in the Nevada State Assembly, a candidate must be:
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $150.71/day for legislators elected in 2016 and $146.29/day for mid-term members. | $142/per day |
The Nevada Constitution specifies that the 63 members of the state Legislature are to be paid for the first 60 days of each regular session, held every other year in odd-numbered years. The pay for the 21 Senators and 42 members of the Assembly is tied to pay increases provided to state employees.
The Nevada legislature is one of 15 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted the Nevada Term Limits Act in 1996. That initiative said that Nevada representatives are subject to term limits of no more than six two-year terms, or a total of twelve years.
The first year that the term limits enacted in 1996 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office is in 2010.
If there is a vacancy in the assembly, then the Board of County Commissioners in the county representing the seat must decide on a replacement. The Board of County Commissioners must select a person from the same political party that last held the seat when making its decision. If the vacancy happens before the next legislative session and an election for county officers is scheduled, no replacement is named.
Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for June 9, 2020. The filing deadline is March 13, 2020.
Selena Torres (D) defeated Stephen Sedlmeyer (R) in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
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Votes |
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Selena Torres (D) |
66.5
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10,138 |
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Stephen Sedlmeyer (R) |
33.5
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5,113 | |
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Total votes: 15,251 |
Selena Torres advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 3 on June 12, 2018.
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Selena Torres (D) |
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Stephen Sedlmeyer advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 3 on June 12, 2018.
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Stephen Sedlmeyer (R) |
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Elections for the Nevada State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.
Incumbent Nelson Araujo ran unopposed in the Nevada State Assembly District 3 general election.Nevada State Assembly, District 3 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Nelson Araujo Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 14,498 | |
| Total Votes | 14,498 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
Nevada State Assembly District 3, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nelson Araujo Incumbent (unopposed) |
Elections for the Nevada State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Nelson Araujo defeated Danny Alires, Chris Barry, Felipe Rodriguez, Matthew Tramp and Nakia Woodson in the Democratic primary. Jesus Marquez was unopposed in the Republican primary. Araujo defeated Marquez in the general election.
Nevada State Assembly District 3, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nelson Araujo |
55.9% | 4,381 | |
| Republican | Jesus Marquez | 44.1% | 3,456 | |
| Total Votes | 7,837 | |||
Nevada State Assembly, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Nelson Araujo |
42.7% | 687 |
| Matthew Tramp | 20.8% | 334 |
| Felipe Rodriguez | 11.8% | 189 |
| Nakia Woodson | 11.5% | 185 |
| Chris Barry | 10.4% | 167 |
| Danny Alires | 2.9% | 46 |
| Total Votes | 1,608 | |
Elections for the office of Nevada State Assembly consisted of a primary election on June 12, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 16, 2012. Incumbent Peggy Pierce (D) defeated Phyllis McGuire Moilanen (R) in the general election. Pierce defeated Matthew J. Tramp in the Democratic primary and Moilanen was unopposed in the Republican primary.
Nevada State Assembly, District 3, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peggy Pierce Incumbent |
67.7% | 11,805 | |
| Republican | Phyllis McGuire Moilanen | 32.3% | 5,626 | |
| Total Votes | 17,431 | |||
Nevada State Assembly, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Peggy Pierce Incumbent |
69.4% | 1,103 |
| Matthew J. Tramp | 30.6% | 487 |
| Total Votes | 1,590 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Nevada State Assembly District 3 raised a total of $975,653. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $34,845 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Nevada State Assembly District 3
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $163,983 | 1 | $163,983 |
| 2014 | $144,889 | 7 | $20,698 |
| 2012 | $53,770 | 3 | $17,923 |
| 2010 | $61,494 | 3 | $20,498 |
| 2008 | $54,987 | 3 | $18,329 |
| 2006 | $233,798 | 3 | $77,933 |
| 2004 | $134,276 | 5 | $26,855 |
| 2002 | $128,456 | 3 | $42,819 |
| Total | $975,653 | 28 | $34,845 |
