Patricia Farley

Patricia Farley
Member of the Nevada Senate
from the 8th district
Assumed office
2014
Preceded by Barbara Cegavske
Personal details
Born 1974 (age 4344)
Mesa, Arizona
Political party Republican (until 2016)
Nonpartisan (since 2016)
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada
Alma mater University of Arizona
Website farleyfornevada.com

Patricia Farley (born 1974) is an independent member of the Nevada Senate representing District 8. She was first elected to the chamber in 2014.

Early life and career

Farley announced shortly after the November 2016 general election that she would change her party affiliation from Republican to nonpartisan with the intention of caucusing with Democrats. The change in affiliation came after Democrats gained majorities in the state Senate and state Assembly.[1]

Electoral history

Farley was first elected in 2014, defeating Democrat Marilyn Dondero Loop and Independent Jon Kamerath with Farley receiving 57% of the votes.

References

  1. Kudalis, Chris (November 14, 2016). "State Sen. Patricia Farley to caucus with Democrats". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved April 21, 2018.


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