Olivia Diaz (born 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada), is an American elementary school teacher and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly from 2011 until 2018 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]

On December 3, 2018. Diaz announced her intention to resign and seek election to Las Vegas City Council Ward 3.[6] Bea Duran of the Culinary Workers Union was appointed to fill her place.[7]

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.
  6. ^ Diaz quits Nevada Assembly, will run for Las Vegas City Council
  7. ^ Jackson, Amanda. "Nevada becomes first state with majority female legislature" CNN.com December 19, 2018

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