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Nevada, State Assembly, District 8

Nevada State Assembly District 8
Current incumbentJason Frierson Democratic Party
Population64,149
Race55.59% White, 12.00% Black, 1.50% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 21.35% Asian, 1.66% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 8.39% Some other race alone, 4.96% Two or More Races
Ethnicity80.38% Not Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 19.62% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
Voting age79.51% age 18 and over

Nevada's eighth state assembly district is represented by Democratic Representative Jason Frierson.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 64,149 civilians reside within Nevada's eighth 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.

About the office

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.

Qualifications

To be eligible to serve in the Nevada State Assembly, a candidate must be:

  • 21 years old at the time of the election
  • A citizen resident of the State of Nevada for one year preceding this election
  • A resident of the district for a period of 30 days next preceding closing date for filing as a candidate

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer 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.

Term limits

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.

Vacancies

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

2020

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.

2018

General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 8

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

Candidate
%
Votes

Jason Frierson (D)
60.3
11,686

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Tina Marie Peetris (R)
39.7
7,699

Total votes: 19,385
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 (D)
63.5
1,632

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Tiffany Ann Watson (D)
36.5
939

Total votes: 2,571
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

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Tina Marie Peetris (R)

2016

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.

Jason Frierson defeated Norm Ross and incumbent John Moore in the Nevada State Assembly District 8 general election.

Nevada State Assembly, District 8 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jason Frierson 56.09% 12,060
Republican Norm Ross 37.10% 7,978
Libertarian John Moore Incumbent 6.81% 1,464
Total Votes 21,502
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

Jason Frierson ran unopposed in the Nevada State Assembly District 8 Democratic primary.

Nevada State Assembly District 8, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jason Frierson (unopposed)

Norm Ross ran unopposed in the Nevada State Assembly District 8 Republican primary.

Nevada State Assembly District 8, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Norm Ross (unopposed)

2014

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. Incumbent Jason Frierson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while John Moore was unopposed in the Republican primary. Frierson was defeated by Moore in the general election.

Nevada State Assembly District 8, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Moore 50.2% 4,187
Democratic Jason Frierson Incumbent 49.8% 4,147
Total Votes 8,334

2012

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 Jason Frierson (D) defeated Arthur Martinez (R) in the general election. Frierson defeated John Moore in the Democratic primary and Martinez was unopposed in the Republican primary.

Nevada State Assembly, District 8, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJason Frierson Incumbent 61% 11,550
Republican Arthur Martinez 39% 7,384
Total Votes 18,934

Nevada State Assembly, District 8 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJason Frierson Incumbent 67.6% 761
John Moore 32.4% 365
Total Votes 1,126

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Nevada State Assembly District 8 raised a total of $3,521,722. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $153,118 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Nevada State Assembly District 8

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $661,751 3 $220,584
2014 $430,913 2 $215,457
2012 * $189,533 3 $63,178
2010 $132,358 6 $22,060
2008 $760,949 3 $253,650
2006 $813,790 2 $406,895
2004 $333,800 2 $166,900
2002 $198,628 2 $99,314
Total $3,521,722 23 $153,118
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.