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NFAA 2020 Nevada Primary Election Candidate Endorsement Guide

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NFAA 2020 Nevada Primary Elect...

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We are proud to present this 2020 Primary election Nevada Voters guide which is the result of extensive candidate interviews, deep research and internal committees, to present Nevadans with what we feel are the very best candidates for public office.

The Candidates endorsed are running in competitive election races and listed in the guide by State-wide office and our 8 major counties. Congratulations to all candidates listed and featured in the guide. To those not listed in this guide, thank you for running, please continue your efforts, and we shall consider you all for endorsement in the future.

We will be releasing a general election voters guide in October revaluating the candidates again before the General election in November.

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Featured NFAA Candidates primary 2020

Leo Blundo - (Rep) Congressional District 4

Commissioner Leo Blundo earns our Featured Candidate Endorsement in the highly competitive, 8 candidate, Republican primary field for NV CD4.

Jim Marchant, a well-known former State Assemblyman is also endorsed, although without feature, by the committee for his strong platform, A+ NRA rating, and national connections, and, Sam Peters a relative newcomer on the NV political scene who earned an NFAA mention for his platform, fundraising skills and hard work campaigning.

Blake Guinn (Governor Kenny Guinn’s grandson) of the NFAA endorsement committee opted out in the vote, since he had previously publicly endorsed Mr. Blundo.

Leo, a successful small businessman and current Nye County Commissioner, speaks fluent Spanish which would help any GOP candidate to earn independent general election votes in the diverse CD4 voters population, and would be necessary for a win in November. Leo is living proof the American Dream is still alive. He is a first generation citizen of immigrant parents and has lived in Nevada for more than 25 years. During that time he has been poor, working as a kid and young man to help put food on the table for his family. He's been a bus boy, server, a butler, worked on cars and picked up side jobs, eventually saving up enough money to start his own business that's still going strong today, 13 years later. He grew up in urban and suburban Las Vegas, and moved to Pahrump in 2007.

After being turned away from being able to enlist in the Army at the age of 18,the ability to achieve what he had.

Therefore, in 2018 Leo ran for and was elected as a Nye County Commissioner and is known as "The People's Commissioner". He brings a common sense approach to the Commission and is continually working day in, day out for the people and businesses in Nye County.

He is a hands on Commissioner who has an open door policy and meets with the voters in NYE County, finding solutions to their issues. These are the experiences he would take to Congress to represent the hard working people of Nevada's 4th Congressional District.

Leo and his main primary opponent Jim Marchant, share similar visions of a profitable and successful Yucca mountain nuclear reprocessing facility, bringing jobs and diversifying the economy, with Jim Marchant gaining a slight edge on this opportunity, with detailed introduction of the possible development of portable nuclear renewal energy generator sets which could help power areas in the state that have no current service.

Leo has promised to turn the Yucca mountain vision into a cash payment redistribution to all Nevadans sharing profits, and Jim shares a similiar version insisting direct federal payments to Nevadans instead of NV state distributions that might be redirected by a thirsty State legislature and Governor.

Carrie Buck - (Rep) State Senate District 5

Very capable Henderson elementary School principal who turned the school around, once she took over.

Carrie’s husband, Eric, is a captain in the Henderson Police Department. Her eldest son, Collen, is a Green Beret serving in the Army at Ft. Bragg. Her son, Colbie, is in the Army Reserves and attending the College of Southern Nevada. Her two youngest sons, Branson and Barrett, attend the Pinecrest Academy In her “spare” time, Carrie enjoys reading and traveling.

Moises “Mo” Denis (Dem) Clark Clark County Commission | District 3

Mo, our featured primary Candidate for Clark County Commission, is currently running in the competitiv Democrat Primary election for Commission District 3.

He has been working in our community for over three decades, serving in capacities such as chairing the PTA, sitting on Clark County Library Board, serving as an elected Assemblyman, current State Senator representing District 2, and Nevada Senate President Pro Tempore where he is fighting and advocating for Nevada families.

As State Senator, Mo has taken up education, consumer rights and economic development as his key priorities, passing legislation and chairing committees to address these issues.He focused on and completed all the merit badges and requirements to earn the title Eagle Scout, which he says taught him valuable leadership skills that he still puts in practice today, and we at the NFAA value the skills and team leadership necessary to earn the extreme rank of Eagle.

Mo was soon appointed to serve on the board of the Community Development Block Grants and was appointed to the Commission of Education Technology by Governor Miller. Governor Guinn later appointed him to chair the Commission.

He served as Assemblyman for six years before running unopposed for State Senate in 2010 where he currently serves Nevadans.

Katie Duncan - (Rep) NV State Assembly | District 6

Katie Duncan, an NFAA featured Candidate has been living in Las Vegas since 7-7-77. Her two wonderful sons are her pride and joy, Derek Duncan and Jalil Briley. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in Management from UNLV.

President of the Las Vegas Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce, she promises to continue to mobilize the Historic Westside Neighborhood Association to educate stakeholders about the more than $7 billion dollars looking to invest in Assembly District 6. She is a staunch advocate for the development of the inner city and for the betterment of the people who live here.

As a member of the Board of Directors of Wongu University of Oriental Medicine, I will continue to advocate for traditional Eastern medicine to be covered under health insurance so that we can enhance our health care delivery to all people, especially an alternative to the opioid crisis. As a self-declared Juneteenth Republican, she’s volunteer at Harrison House every day to help bring resources to the community. Her work involves helping to build strong families to self sufficiecy.

Bill Henderson - (NP) Family Court Judge | Department R - incumbent

Judge Bill Henderson has earned the NFAA featured endorsement for Family Court District R. He is well known in the community and at the Clark County Bar association for being an excellent Judge and managing the family court process efficiently.

He is currently running for re-election in Family court Department R.

Joe Hardy Jr. - (NP) District court Judge, Department 15 - Incumbent

Judge Hardy earns the coveted NFAA Featured endorsement level. He is a third-generation Nevadan who graduated from Boulder City High School.

Judge Joe was accepted to Brigham Young University (BYU) with a full tuition scholarship. He remained at BYU for law school and graduated cum laude.

Upon graduation, Judge Hardy returned to Clark County and now lives here with his wife and two sons

As an attorney, Judge Hardy always volunteered for pro bono work and has also done extensive volunteer work for the Boy Scouts of America.

Judge Hardy thoroughly enjoys serving our community as the district court judge in Department 15.

He routinely volunteers to speak at various public schools throughout Clark County to help educate and enlighten our children about the judicial process.

Eric Johnson - (NP) District Court Judge Department 20 - incumbent

Judge Eric Johnson has been endorsed by the NFAA as featured candidate.

Eric joined the United States Department of Justice in 1983 through the Attorney General’s Employment Program for Honor Law Graduates and prosecuted cases involving domestic and international organized crime, RICO, violent crime, fraud, narcotics, money laundering and forfeiture.

He was a Special Attorney with the United States Department Justice, Organized Crime and Racketeering Section, and an Assistant United States Attorney with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada, serving 10 years as Chief of the Office's Organized Crime Strike Force and then two years as Chief of the Office's Criminal Division.

Twice honored with the Department of Justice’s Director’s Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and received commendations from the Tokyo (Japan) Public Prosecutor's Office and Ministry of Public Safety, People's Republic of China, for his work with multi-million dollar international money laundering and forfeiture prosecutions. Judge Johnson earned his B.S. in Education degree from Emporia State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Kansas School of Law where he was a member of the law review and Order of the Coif.

William “Bill” Kephart - (NP) District court Judge Department 19 - incumbent

Judge William “ Bill” Kephart is feature endorsed by the NFAA. He originally ran for Judge because felt change was needed in the system and is now an incumbent running for his third term

Bill has served in the justice system for over three decades, includig a prosecutor in the DA's office, and both a Justice of the Peace and District Court Judge in Clark County. He was first elected in 2010, and then won a six-year term in 2014.

In his role as a Judge in Justice Court, Bill was instrumental in the development and implementation of the Veteran’s Treatment Court.

A lifelong resident of Clark County, he graduated from Basic High School in 1979 and was active in sports and Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended UNLV, receiving a Bachelor of Arts and Letters degree in criminal justice. He then attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, earning his JD in May 1988. He began his career as a Deputy City Attorney in Las Vegas, and then was recruited by the Clark County District Attorney's Office and joined the office as a Deputy District Attorney in 1990.

Bill's wife of thirty-one years, Tina, is also a lifetime resident of Southern Nevada. Together, they have raised two children, have three grandchildren, with another grandchild on the way.

Todd M. Leventhal (NP) District Court Judge, Department 6

Attorney Todd Leventhal earns the NFAA featured endorsement for District 6 Judge, based on his extensive trial experience and complex case expertise.

He earned notoriety as a defense attorney in the Federal case against one thedismissals based upon the government withholding crucial documents

Eddie Lorton - (Rep) Reno City Council | Member at Large | Washoe County

Eddie is an NFAA featured candidate who has vowed to bring more transparency, and common sense back to Reno City government as a small business owner and concerned resident.

He says,“14 years ago, we were not in debt: Now we’re OVER ONE BILLION DOL- LARS in debt, not including the interest, and have an obligation to pay millions more in unpaid benefits. Our beautiful city is on the verge of bankruptcy.

But yet we rent “whale art pieces” for display while shutting down fire stations and swimming pools for our kids. Enough is enough, this has to change.”

Michelle Mortenson - (Rep) NV Assembly | District 37

Michelle earned the NFAA Featured endorsement in the Republican District 37 primary Assembly race against better funded Andy Matthews, who has spent much of his career around politics including director of NPRI.

She has learned a lot, and improved her community standing since her effectively run 2018 CD3 campaign. She has specialized in cutting through red tape as a reporter. Michelle knows that barriers like occupational licensing are preventing entrepreneurship and healthy NV economic growth.

She mentions that the Nevada education system is failing, hurting families and stifling the success of our next generation. Michelle will take years of consumer advocacy to Carson City and will focus on cutting wasteful spending, removing barriers to opportunity and championing ideas that will open the door of economic prosperity for all Nevadans.

Michelle has been blessed with two beautiful daughters and is committed to making Nevada the best place to raise a family, build a business and live out our golden years.

Swadeep Nigham - (Rep) Regent State University, (NP) | District 3

Swadeep earned his featured endorsement based upon his appropriate education, educational enthusiasm and background for the State University Regent District 3 position.

He believes in education as a backbone to a productive and inclusive society. Higher education was his gateway to a long career in public finance and gave me the necessary tools to be an active participant in civic life. His academic background includes advanced degrees, including a Master in Applied Economics, an MBA in Finance, and a Bachelor in Accounting with Honors. Throughout the last 35 years, he has served as a Commissioner of the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, a Board Member for the NAACP Las Vegas Chapter, a Board Member of the Kiwanis Club of Asian Americans Las Vegas, a Board Member & Secretary-Treasurer of the South Asian Bar Association, Advisory Board Member of the CCSD magnet school, and the Advanced Technology Academy. Currently serve as a Board Member of the Nevada Board of Osteopathic Medicine and a Fellow of the Federation of the State Medical Boards.

He has publicly committed to excellence in education for all Nevadans and have done so through donation of a scholarship created in collaboration with Nevada Policy Research Institute – a think tank, for high school graduates wanting to go to college. He also donated substantial funds to UNLV and for technology purchases for special education students at the local Clark county elementary school.

Mary Perry NV Eighth Judicial District court, Family court Judges - Clark County Department P

Mary Perry earned the Feature Endorsement for Judge in Department P by the NFAA. Growing up with the values of discipline and hard work, she joined the United States Air Force and served her country for eight and a half years, acheiving the rank of E-5 Staff Sergeant during the Desert Storm era, and is a disabled veteran.

Having moved to Las Vegas after serving in the Air Force, she worked while attending college at UNLV, graduating in 1996, with a B.S. in Business Management. Accepted as a member of the Charter Class of UNLV, William S. Boyd School of Law, she passed the Nevada Bar in October 2001. Mary is also licensed in Hawaii and Missouri.

Mary's primary practice is Domestic and Family Law. She has also litigated in personal injury and criminal law. While having a reputation for being a straight shooter, and fighting for what is right, she sees all sides of a situation and seeks to resolve matters amicably.

Mary is a wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She is a survivor of domestic violence and breast cancer, with the outlook of always moving forward.

With her extensive knowledge, compassion and application of the law, she will be an exemplary addition to the Family Court bench, serving with honor and integrity.

Richard Scotti (NP) District Court Judge Department 2- incumbent NV Eighth Judicial court, District Court Judges - Clark County

After extensive interview, the NFAA has Feature endorsed Judge Scotti, at the highest level, who presently serves as District Court Judge for Department 2.

Endorsed by major Law enforcement and Veterans groups, he handles both Civil and Criminal cases and has been honored by the Court with his appointment as the head of misdemeanor and summary eviction appeals.

He has also presided over Veterans and DUI Courts, served on the medical mal-ment Conference Program.

Judge Scotti has an extensive history of service to the people of Clark County. He was elected twice by his peers to serve as one of the Governors of the State Bar.

In that role he managed all aspects of the Nevada legal profession. The Nevada Supreme Court also appointed him as a Supreme Court Settlement Judge, as well as Mediator for the Nevada Foreclosure Mediation Program.

Judge Scotti graduated with high honors from Hastings College of Law in 1988 and has over 30 years experience in the legal field.

Prior to his last election, Judge Scotti excelled in the fields of complex litigation, construction, business, and administrative law. He served as Prosecutor for the Nevada State Contractors Board, enforcing public safety, protecting homeowner rights, and helping laborers get paid. He also served as Administrative Law Judge for the Contractor’s Board as well as Board Counsel.

Judge Scotti has dedicated his efforts and career to community service. He worked on the Clark County Professional Committee to develop the Lawyers’ Pledge of Professionalism. Several years back he worked closely with the Las Vegas Review-Journal as a writer and editor for the “Ask-A-Lawyer” column.

Jim Shirk - (Rep) Mayor | Carson City

Jim earned his NFAA Featured Endorsement by showing solid core values and principled leadership. His experience as member of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, successful small business owner, and long-time resident of Carson City make him the best qualified candidate for Mayor

Jason Stoffel - (NP) Family Court Judge Department T

Jason has been Feature endorsed by the NFAA for Family Court Judge Department T.

We received several unsolicited calls during the endorsement process, before and after our endorsement panel interviews, urging us to endorse him, citing their own personal experience with him as an attorney in Family court. He is strongly endorsed by the powerful local Culinary union. A graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley School of law, Jason completed an internship with the prestigious law firm of Fraser, Trebilcock, Davis, Dunlap, P.C.

In addition, Jason was on the Dean’s List multiple semesters and received the certificate of merit, the highest award given in a single class, in law office Management. Each year, Jason is an annual attendee of the State Bar of Nevada Family Law Convention, an active member and recent President of the Clark County Bar Association and volunteers within the local community as a pro bono attorney for the Legal Aid Society.

Danny Tarkanian - (NP) Douglas County Commission | District 3

Danny Tarkanian is Feature endorsed by the NFAA for the Douglas County Commission. He has lived in Nevada for close to 50 years. He is married to Amy Tarkanian, former Chairwoman of the Nevada Republican Party. They have four children. Lois, Ashley and Ava who attend Douglas High School and Jerry who attends Minden Elementary.

The Tarkanians decided to move to Gardnerville to provide their young children a better atmosphere to grow and develop in their formative years. Danny wanted his children to have the same childhood experience he had growing up in a small close-knit community with traditional Nevada culture and values.

Danny attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. He graduated with high-honors from UNLV and magna cum laude from the University of San Diego School Of Law. He founded a successful non-profit youth basketball organization that teaches young children the life lessons they learn through playing sports, thousands have participated in his program. He is also a successful commercial real estate developer of the Tarkanian Professional Center, a 100,000-square foot commercial center that has thrived even through Nevada's real estate downturn.

Danny’s family story represents the American Dream and service to community. His grandmother Rose escaped the Armenian Genocide and came to America for a better life for her family. She persevered through the early death of her husband and the Great Depression. Her son Jerry became the greatest basketball coach in NCAA history. Danny' mother Lois founded the first private school for the deaf in California and served on the Las Vegas City Council.

In 2004, Danny ventured into public service, earning the Republican nomination for State Senate. He was also the Republican nominee for US Congress in 2016, losing the general election by 1%, in the most expensive congressional race in the country. In 2018, President Trump tweeted that "Danny Tarkanian, from Nevada, is a great friend who supports the Trump agenda".

Danny believes his legal background, experience in real estate, running a small business, and his track record of bringing people together to perform at their highest level will be a great asset for a bitterly divided Douglas County Commission.

Jim Small - (Rep) NV State Assembly | District 2

Jim gains our featured endorsement in the Nevada State Assembly district 2 Republican Primary. Jim and his wife Mary are proud residents of District 2. Much of their time is devoted to volunteering, mentoring high school students, and assisting elderly and infirmed members of our community.

These values of integrity, compassion, responsibility, and service to his fellow man continue to motivate Jim.

Committed to giving back to the community he loves, a problem solver devoted to serving his community, He promises to work for common sense legislation that will protect the wages of everyday Nevadans and keep small businesses strong in Southern Nevada

Larry Walsh - (Rep) Douglas County Commission | District3 - Incumbent

Larry Walsh is vice Chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners and is Feature endorsed by the NFAA.

He is running for a second term because, like his marriage of 53 years, He is devoted—in this case, to the County he loves.

After serving on the Board for the past three years, he has become familiar with the issues that Douglas County faces, understanding the budget and land use rules, and respectful of the discourse brought to the Board from all parties.

He will be embarking on a series of town hall meetings to hear directly from the people as to the issues which are most important to them.

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