Voter Guide

Primary Election Candidates

2024 Primary Election Voter Guide

Making informed decisions about our elected representatives in Nevada is critical. Whether you are a parent, family member, employer, or a resident who wants to learn more about the slate of candidates, we encourage you to use this voter guide to help you learn about the decision-makers who will impact your students, schools, and community. The primary election is June 11, 2024, and early voting is May 25 – June 7 – be sure to read up on candidates running in your district! 

This guide was created for educational purposes only. Opportunity 180 does not endorse or support political candidates, including educational candidates. Written responses were submitted on a voluntary basis and were published as submitted. Opportunity 180 made reasonable efforts to contact every candidate who filed in these races through public candidate filing records and inquiries via social media. For inquiries about this voter guide, please contact Anthony Curry, Public Policy Director at Opportunity 180.

CCSD Candidates

CCSD – District A

  • Anna Binder

    Question:

    Why are you running for CCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    I am running for Trustee because, after years of advocating for our most vulnerable …Continue Reading

  • Karl Catarata

    Question:

    Why are you running for CCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    I’m running for CCSD Trustee because I want to bring results to our community, …Continue Reading

  • Mercedes McKinley

    Question:

    Why are you running for CCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    I am running for CCSD trustee because I am a former elementary school teacher …Continue Reading

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    Rachel Puaina

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

  • Emily Stevens

    Question:

    Why are you running for CCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    I am running because as a mother of children in CCSD, I am witness …Continue Reading

CCSD – District B

  • Samuel “Russ” Burns

    Question:

    Why are you running for CCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    I am running for the position of CCSD Trustee because, as a parent with …Continue Reading

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    Lydia Dominguez

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Eileen Eady

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Robert Plummer

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Douglas Self

    We were not able to reach this candidate; therefore, they did not receive a questionnaire to complete.

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    Devendra Singh

    We were not able to reach this candidate; therefore, they did not receive a questionnaire to complete.

CCSD – District C

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    Frank Friends

    We were not able to reach this candidate; therefore, they did not receive a questionnaire to complete.

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    Tameka Henry

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

  • Evelyn Garcia Morales

    Question:

    Why are you running for CCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    I am re-running for CCSD School Board Trustee, District C because I am eager …Continue Reading

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    Christopher Teacher

    We were not able to reach this candidate; therefore, they did not receive a questionnaire to complete.

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    Dante Thompson

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

CCSD – District E

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    Lorena Biassotti

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

  • Kamilah Bywaters

    Question:

    Why are you running for CCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    I am running for CCSD Trustee due to my passion for education, instilled by …Continue Reading

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    Ryan Kissling

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

  • Paula Korth-Salsman

    Question:

    Why are you running for CCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    In my candidacy for the Trustee position, I aim to serve as a fervent …Continue Reading

  • Leonard Lither

    Question:

    Why are you running for CCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    As a parent of two middle school students and a teacher of 19 years, …Continue Reading

  • Joshua Logie

    Question:

    Why are you running for CCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    I am running for CCSD Trustee because it is a position with potential to …Continue Reading

  • Carlo Meguerian

    Question:

    Why are you running for CCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    We need to do better for our kids, support our teachers and parents to …Continue Reading

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    Jeremy Setters

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

  • Matthew Tramp

    Question:

    Why are you running for CCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    Since 2017, I have represented District E on the Clark County School District Attendance …Continue Reading

Washoe District Candidates

WCSD – District A

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    Jeffrey Church

    Question:

    Why are you running for WCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    I am running for re-election to WCSD as the lone main stream conservative on …Continue Reading

  • Stephanie Flores

    Question:

    Why are you running for WCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    As we began our foster care journey, we found that crowded classrooms, over worked …Continue Reading

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    Tara Horne

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Christine Hull

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

WCSD – District D

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    Joshua Cole

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

  • Ronald P. Dreher

    Question:

    Why are you running for WCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    I have spent years representing people who needed help. I now want to use …Continue Reading

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    Victoria Myer

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Beth Smith

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

  • Christopher Tabarez

    Question:

    Why are you running for WCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    Our students deserve better. As a career educator, I see all the areas where …Continue Reading

WCSD – District E

WCSD – District G

  • Jacqlyn Di Carlo

    Question:

    Why are you running for WCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    I am running for WCSD Trustee because I want to make an impact on …Continue Reading

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    Monica Lehmann

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

  • Nathaniel “Nate” Phillipps

    Question:

    Why are you running for WCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    Like most candidates, I am running to make a meaningful contribution to our community with my …Continue Reading

  • Diane Nicolet

    Question:

    Why are you running for WCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role? 

    Answer: 

    As an incumbent, I am running for WCSD Trustee, District G to continue the …Continue Reading

  • Nathaniel “Nate” Phillipps

    Question:

    Why are you running for WCSD Trustee? What is your vision of success for this role?

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    Like most candidates, I am running to make a meaningful contribution to our community with my …Continue Reading

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    Perry Rosenstein

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Paul White

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Alicia Woo

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

Board of Education Candidates

Board of Education – District 1

Board of Education – District 2

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    Matthew Robert Buehler

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Paul Davis

    Question:

    Why are you running for the State Board of Education? What is your vision of success for this role?

    Answer: 

    My reason for running for this position is my great passion …Continue Reading

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    Dorzell King

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

  • Angela Orr

    Angela Orr

    Question:

    Why are you running for the State Board of Education? What is your vision of success for this role?

    Answer: 

    Education is more than a career to me; it’s a lifelong commitment and …Continue Reading

Board of Education – District 3

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    Rene Cantu

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Danielle Ford

    Question:

    Why are you running for the State Board of Education? What is your vision of success for this role?

    Answer:

    The 4 years I spent on the CCSD Board of Trustees allowed me …Continue Reading

  • Jasmine Kurys

    Jasmine Kurys

    Question:

    Why are you running for the State Board of Education? What is your vision of success for this role?

    Answer: 

    I strive to be the best ancestor I can be. Our …Continue Reading

Board of Education – District 4

  • Tim Hughes

    Question:

    Why are you running for the State Board of Education? What is your vision of success for this role?

    Answer: 

    As a Las Vegas native and 3rd generation Nevadan, I have …Continue Reading