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

CCSD – District B

CCSD – District C

CCSD – District E

Washoe District Candidates

WCSD – District A

WCSD – District D

WCSD – District E

WCSD – District G

Board of Education Candidates

Board of Education – District 1

  • Scott Benton

    Scott Benton

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I’m running for School Board Trustee because public education is personal to me. …Continue Reading

  • Irene Bustamante Adams

    Irene Bustamante Adams

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for reelection because I believe deeply in public service and …Continue Reading

  • Paul Casey JD

    Paul Casey JD

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I’m running for Trustee District G to bring real-world experience, accountability, and integrity …Continue Reading

  • Linda Cavazos

    Linda Cavazos

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for a third term on the CCSD Board of Trustees …Continue Reading

  • David Gomez

    David Gomez

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for School Board Trustee because our children deserve a school …Continue Reading

  • Robert Hutchinson

    Robert Hutchinson

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I started as a frontline worker in this district and worked my way …Continue Reading

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    Laurence Neely

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    James JJ Phoenix

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Brooke Westlake

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Dr. Sheena Harvey

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

Board of Education – District 2

  • Scott Benton

    Scott Benton

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I’m running for School Board Trustee because public education is personal to me. …Continue Reading

  • Irene Bustamante Adams

    Irene Bustamante Adams

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for reelection because I believe deeply in public service and …Continue Reading

  • Paul Casey JD

    Paul Casey JD

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I’m running for Trustee District G to bring real-world experience, accountability, and integrity …Continue Reading

  • Linda Cavazos

    Linda Cavazos

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for a third term on the CCSD Board of Trustees …Continue Reading

  • David Gomez

    David Gomez

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for School Board Trustee because our children deserve a school …Continue Reading

  • Robert Hutchinson

    Robert Hutchinson

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I started as a frontline worker in this district and worked my way …Continue Reading

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    Laurence Neely

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    James JJ Phoenix

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Brooke Westlake

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Dr. Sheena Harvey

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

Board of Education – District 3

  • Scott Benton

    Scott Benton

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I’m running for School Board Trustee because public education is personal to me. …Continue Reading

  • Irene Bustamante Adams

    Irene Bustamante Adams

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for reelection because I believe deeply in public service and …Continue Reading

  • Paul Casey JD

    Paul Casey JD

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I’m running for Trustee District G to bring real-world experience, accountability, and integrity …Continue Reading

  • Linda Cavazos

    Linda Cavazos

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for a third term on the CCSD Board of Trustees …Continue Reading

  • David Gomez

    David Gomez

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for School Board Trustee because our children deserve a school …Continue Reading

  • Robert Hutchinson

    Robert Hutchinson

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I started as a frontline worker in this district and worked my way …Continue Reading

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    Laurence Neely

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    James JJ Phoenix

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Brooke Westlake

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Dr. Sheena Harvey

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

Board of Education – District 4

  • Scott Benton

    Scott Benton

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I’m running for School Board Trustee because public education is personal to me. …Continue Reading

  • Irene Bustamante Adams

    Irene Bustamante Adams

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for reelection because I believe deeply in public service and …Continue Reading

  • Paul Casey JD

    Paul Casey JD

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I’m running for Trustee District G to bring real-world experience, accountability, and integrity …Continue Reading

  • Linda Cavazos

    Linda Cavazos

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for a third term on the CCSD Board of Trustees …Continue Reading

  • David Gomez

    David Gomez

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for School Board Trustee because our children deserve a school …Continue Reading

  • Robert Hutchinson

    Robert Hutchinson

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I started as a frontline worker in this district and worked my way …Continue Reading

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    Laurence Neely

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    James JJ Phoenix

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Brooke Westlake

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Dr. Sheena Harvey

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

2024 Primary Election Voter Guide – PDF Version