Appointed for the special session, Republican assemblymember faces primary challenge to keep the job

By: Michael Lyle

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 1,109

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Republican Assemblymember Jason Patchett, who was appointed to fill the vacancy in Assembly District 19 nearly six months ago, is running to retain the seat.

His opponent Amy Groves, who previously lost in the 2022 Republican primary in the district, says voters should think twice about electing him after his vote in November’s special session in favor of expanding Nevada’s film tax credit program from $10 million per year to $120 million per year. …

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