Amber Joiner

Amber Joiner
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 24th district
Assumed office
December 29, 2014
Preceded by David Bobzien
Personal details
Born 1976 (age 41–42)
Reno, Nevada, United States
Political party Democratic
Residence Reno, Nevada
Alma mater University of Nevada, Reno
University of Maryland

Amber Joiner (born 1976) is a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly. First appointed in 2014, she was elected to a full term in 2016. Joiner represents the 24th district, covering part of Reno.

Biography

Joiner was born in Reno in 1976. She graduated from Robert McQueen High School, and then with a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and a master's degree from the University of Maryland. Joiner previously served as deputy director of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.[1]

In December 2014, Joiner was selected by the Washoe County Commission to replace David Bobzien in the Assembly. Bobzien had resigned in order to accept an appointment to the Reno City Council.[2][3]

Joiner was elected to a full term in 2016, defeating Republican candidate Jim Riger. On November 27, 2017, Joiner announced she would not seek reelection in 2018.[4]

Personal life

Joiner and her husband, Kyle, have two children; Eleanor and Stewart.[1]

Political positions

Joiner supports the legalization of marijuana, and supports increased background checks for gun purchases.[5]

Electoral history

Nevada Assembly District 24 election, 2016[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Amber Joiner 15,227 70.4%
Republican Jim Riger 6,401 29.6%
Total votes 21,628 100.0%

References

  1. 1 2 "Amber Joiner's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  2. ↑ Damon, Anjeanette (December 29, 2014). "Amber Joiner selected to replace Bobzien in Assembly". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Washoe Commissioners Appoint Amber Joiner to Assembly District 24 Seat". KTVN. December 30, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  4. ↑ Ryan, Cy (November 27, 2017). "Assemblywoman Amber Joiner won't seek re-election". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  5. ↑ Richardson, Seth A. (October 3, 2016). "Your guide to the Northern Nevada legislative elections". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  6. ↑ "NV State Assembly 24 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
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