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| Nevada State Assembly District 27 | ||
| Current incumbent | Teresa Benitez-Thompson  | |
| Population | 64,335 | |
| Race | 75.94% White, 3.05% Black, 2.33% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 6.90% Asian, 1.19% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 10.47% Some other race alone, 4.03% Two or More Races | |
| Ethnicity | 76.97% Not Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 23.03% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | |
| Voting age | 76.43% age 18 and over | |
Nevada's twenty-seventh state assembly district is represented by Democratic Representative Teresa Benitez-Thompson.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 64,335 civilians reside within Nevada's twenty-seventh 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.
Incumbent Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D) won election in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 27 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
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Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D) |
100
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18,410 |
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Total votes: 18,410 |
Incumbent Teresa Benitez-Thompson advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 27 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate |
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| ✔ |
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Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D) |
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No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
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 Teresa Benitez-Thompson defeated Bonnie Weber in the Nevada State Assembly District 27 general election.Nevada State Assembly, District 27 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Teresa Benitez-Thompson Incumbent |
56.56% | 15,080 | |
| Republican | Bonnie Weber | 43.44% | 11,582 | |
| Total Votes | 26,662 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
Nevada State Assembly District 27, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Teresa Benitez-Thompson Incumbent (unopposed) |
Nevada State Assembly District 27, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bonnie Weber (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. Incumbent Teresa Benitez-Thompson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Rex Crouch defeated Rodney Bloom in the Republican primary. Benitez-Thompson defeated Crouch in the general election.
Nevada State Assembly District 27, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Teresa Benitez-Thompson Incumbent |
53.5% | 7,793 | |
| Republican | Rex Crouch | 46.5% | 6,766 | |
| Total Votes | 14,559 | |||
Nevada State Assembly, District 27 Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Rex Crouch |
60.9% | 1,555 |
| Rodney Bloom | 39.1% | 997 |
| Total Votes | 2,552 | |
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 Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D) defeated Tom Taber (R) in the general election. Benitez-Thompson was unopposed in the Democratic primary and Taber did not appear on the Republican primary ballot.
Nevada State Assembly, District 27, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Teresa Benitez-Thompson Incumbent |
57.8% | 14,160 | |
| Republican | Tom Taber | 42.2% | 10,356 | |
| Total Votes | 24,516 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Nevada State Assembly District 27 raised a total of $1,246,457. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $56,657 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Nevada State Assembly District 27
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $272,741 | 2 | $136,371 |
| 2014 | $153,023 | 3 | $51,008 |
| 2012 | $152,149 | 2 | $76,075 |
| 2010 | $179,123 | 3 | $59,708 |
| 2008 | $135,258 | 4 | $33,815 |
| 2006 | $138,016 | 2 | $69,008 |
| 2004 | $124,651 | 3 | $41,550 |
| 2002 | $91,496 | 3 | $30,499 |
| Total | $1,246,457 | 22 | $56,657 |
