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| Nevada State Senate District 13 | ||
| Current incumbent | Julia Ratti  | |
| Population | 128,574 | |
| Race | 67.90% White, 4.43% Black, 2.75% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 7.29% Asian, 1.30% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 15.77% Some other race alone, 4.22% Two or More Races | |
| Ethnicity | 65.75% Not Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 34.25% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | |
| Voting age | 77.01% age 18 and over | |
Nevada's thirteenth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Julia Ratti.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 128,574 civilians reside within Nevada's thirteenth state senate district. Nevada state senators represent an average of 128,598 residents, as of the 2010 Census. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 94,679 residents.
Members of the Nevada State Senate serve four-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 Senate, 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 senators are subject to term limits of no more than three four-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 senate, 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. No replacement is named if the vacancy happens before the next legislative session and a election for county officers is scheduled.
Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate 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 Julia Ratti (D) defeated Charlene Young (Independent American Party) in the general election for Nevada State Senate District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Julia Ratti (D) |
70.3
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27,079 |
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Charlene Young (Independent American Party) |
29.7
|
11,415 | |
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Total votes: 38,494 |
Incumbent Julia Ratti advanced from the primary for Nevada State Senate District 13 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate |
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| ✔ |
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Julia Ratti (D) |
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Elections for the Nevada State Senate 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 Debbie Smith (D) died on February 21, 2016. Julia Ratti (D) was appointed to the seat on September 27, 2016.
Incumbent Julia Ratti defeated Kent Bailey and Brandon Jacobs in the Nevada State Senate District 13 general election.Nevada State Senate, District 13 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Julia Ratti Incumbent |
59.96% | 27,280 | |
| Republican | Kent Bailey | 34.75% | 15,811 | |
| Libertarian | Brandon Jacobs | 5.29% | 2,406 | |
| Total Votes | 45,497 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
Nevada State Senate District 13, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Julia Ratti (unopposed) |
Nevada State Senate District 13, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kent Bailey |
69.94% | 2,499 | |
| Republican | Samantha Brockelsby | 30.06% | 1,074 | |
| Total Votes | 3,573 | |||
Elections for the Nevada State Senate 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 Debbie Smith ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Thomas Koziol was unopposed in the Republican primary. Independent American candidate Diana Leung Squillante withdrew from the race before the primary. Smith defeated Koziol in the general election.
Nevada State Senate District 13, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Smith Incumbent |
60.6% | 12,943 | |
| Republican | Thomas Koziol | 39.4% | 8,432 | |
| Total Votes | 21,375 | |||
Elections for the office of Nevada State Senate 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. Debbie Smith (D) defeated Kathy Martin (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the June 12 primary elections.
Nevada State Senate, District 13, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Smith |
64.7% | 25,975 | |
| Republican | Kathy Martin | 35.3% | 14,151 | |
| Total Votes | 40,126 | |||
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Nevada State Senate District 13 raised a total of $1,106,754. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $110,675 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Nevada State Senate District 13
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $270,501 | 4 | $67,625 |
| 2014 | $405,454 | 4 | $101,364 |
| 2012 | $430,799 | 2 | $215,400 |
| Total | $1,106,754 | 10 | $110,675 |
