Republican union official switches parties to run as Democrat in state Assembly primary

By: Matthew Mondschein

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 1,486

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Five candidates—including a chief SEIU steward, a businesswoman, a 24-year old progressive and former registered Republican—are set for a Democratic primary election for a state Assembly seat.

Nevada State Assembly District 1, which covers areas of North Las Vegas, is considered a safe Democratic district. Among registered voters in the district, 34% of constituents are Democrats, 33% are nonpartisan, and 25% are Republicans, according to state demographic data.

Outgoing Democratic Assemblymember Daniele Monroe-Moreno opted …

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