Olivia Diaz

Olivia Diaz
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 11th district
Assumed office
February 7, 2011
Preceded by Ruben Kihuen
Personal details
Born 1978 (age 39–40)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Residence North Las Vegas, Nevada
Alma mater University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nova Southeastern University
Website oliviafornevada.com

Olivia Diaz (born 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada), is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly since February 7, 2011 representing District 11.[1] Diaz is a member of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators.[2]

Education

Diaz earned her BA in English from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and her MS in bilingual education from Nova Southeastern University.

Elections

  • 2012 Diaz was unopposed for both the June 12, 2012 Democratic Primary and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 8,145 votes.[3]
  • 2010 When Democratic Assemblyman Ruben Kihuen ran for Nevada Senate and left the District 11 seat open, Diaz won the three-way June 8, 2010 Democratic Primary with 781 votes (83.44%),[4] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 3,162 votes (80.95%) against Republican nominee Von Brewer.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Assemblywoman Olivia Diaz". Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Legislature. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Olivia Diaz's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  3. ↑ "2012 Official Statewide General Election Results November 6, 2012". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  4. ↑ "2010 Official Statewide Primary Election Results June 8, 2010". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  5. ↑ "2010 Official Statewide General Election Results November 2, 2010". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 19, 2013.


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