Bill Raggio
Bill Raggio (b. October 30, 1926) is a former Republican member of the Nevada State Senate, representing Washoe 3 from 1972 to January 15, 2011. Raggio said the primary reason he resigned was because of mobility problems.[1]
He also served as an alternate on the Legislative Commission from 1985 to 1988 and from 1991 to 1993. He was a member of the Legislative Commission from 1973 to 1975 and from 1977 to 1997. Raggio was Senate Minority Floor Leader from 1977 to 1979, 1983 to 1986 and in 1991 and 2009. He was Majority Floor Leader from 1987 to 1989 and from 1993 to 2011.[2]
In a poll by The Ralston Report, Raggio was named the most effective state legislator several times.[3]
Biography
Raggio earned his B.A. from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1948 and his J.D. from Hastings College of Law at the University of California in 1951. His professional experience includes working as Assistant District Attorney for Washoe County, Nevada, from 1952 to 1958, as District Attorney for Washoe County, Nevada, from 1958 to 1970, as an attorney for Raggio, Wooster and Linder from 1980 to 1981, as Senior Partner for Vargas-Bartlett from 1991 to 1998 and as an attorney for Jonas-Vargas Law Firm since 1998. Raggio served in the United States National Reserve. He was Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1944 to 1946.[2]
Committee assignments
While in the Nevada State Senate, Raggio served on the following committees:
Elections
2008
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Raggio won re-election to the Washoe 3 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating opponents Jade Zahreddine (D) and Gary Feero (Independent American).[4]
| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 3 District (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Bill Raggio (R)
|
34,062 | 63.05% | ||
| Jade Zahreddine (D) | 16,232 | 30.04% | ||
| Gary Feero (IA) | 3,733 | 6.91% | ||
2004
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2004
On November 2, 2004, Raggio won re-election to the Washoe 3 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating opponents Cameron Crain (D) and Gary Feero (Independent American).[5]
| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 3 District (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Raggio (R)
|
33,093 | 67.64% | ||
| Cameron Crain (D) | 13,448 | 27.49% | ||
| Gary Feero (IA) | 2,383 | 4.87% | ||
2000
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2000
In November 2000, Raggio won re-election to the Washoe 3 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Lois Avery (I).[6]
| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 3 District (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Raggio (R)
|
27,868 | 76.09% | ||
| Lois Avery (I) | 8,751 | 23.89% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Raggio and his wife, Dale, have three children.[2]
Recent news
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External links
- Bill Raggio's official Nevada State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992
Footnotes
- ↑ Nevada News Bureau, "Sen. Raggio Announces Retirement from Senate," January 5, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Bill Raggio," accessed November 19, 2014
- ↑ Jones Vargas Attorney, "Profile of Bill Raggio," accessed November 19, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2004 General Election Results," accessed November 19, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2000 General Election Results," accessed May 5, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Nevada Senate, Washoe 3 District 1972–January 15, 2011 |
Succeeded by Greg Brower |
