John J. Lee (Nevada)

John J. Lee

Nonpartisan

Prior offices

Nevada State Assembly District 3

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Nevada State Senate District 1

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Mayor of North Las Vegas

Successor: Pamela A. Goynes-Brown

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

Profession

Business owner

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John J. Lee was the Mayor of North Las Vegas in Nevada. He assumed office on July 1, 2013. He left office on November 30, 2022.

Lee (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 4th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

John J. Lee's career experience includes owning and working as the president of Vegas Plumbing Service and Champion Tile and Marble, and working as a stockholder and director of Nevada First Bank and the senior vice president of a financial services company. Lee has served on the executive board of the Boy Scouts of America, as the chair of the Clark County Regional Shooting Range, and as a member of the Las Vegas Parking and Traffic Commission, the Clark County Planning Steering Committee, the Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Board, and the Citizens' Advisory Commission of the Las Vegas Valley Water District.

On April 6, 2021, Lee announced that he was changing his party affiliation from Democratic to Republican. He said of the Democratic Party, "It’s not the party that I grew up with 25 years ago in this environment and it’s not the party that I can stand with anymore."

Elections

2024

See also: Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2024

Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Democratic primary)

Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 4

Incumbent Steven Horsford defeated John J. Lee, Russell Best, and Timothy Ferreira in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Horsford (D)	52.7	174,926
		John J. Lee (R)	44.6	148,061
		Russell Best (Independent American Party)	1.5	4,919
		Timothy Ferreira (L)	1.3	4,300

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 332,206
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4

Incumbent Steven Horsford defeated Levy Shultz in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Horsford	89.5	34,861
		Levy Shultz	10.5	4,084

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,945
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4

John J. Lee defeated David Flippo and Bruce Frazey in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John J. Lee	48.2	16,699
		David Flippo	45.3	15,678
		Bruce Frazey	6.5	2,241

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,618
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Alberto Orozco (R)

Endorsements

Lee received the following endorsements.

• Former President Donald Trump (R)

2022

See also: Nevada gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of Nevada

Joe Lombardo defeated incumbent Steve Sisolak, Brandon Davis, and Edward Bridges II in the general election for Governor of Nevada on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Lombardo (R)	48.8	497,377
		Steve Sisolak (D)	47.3	481,991
		Brandon Davis (L)	1.5	14,919
		Edward Bridges II (Independent American Party)	1.0	9,918
		Other/Write-in votes	1.5	14,866

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,019,071
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bradley Beck (Independent)
• Monique Richardson (Independent)
• Austin Billings (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Nevada

Incumbent Steve Sisolak defeated Tom Collins in the Democratic primary for Governor of Nevada on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Sisolak	89.5	157,283
		Tom Collins	6.9	12,051
		Other/Write-in votes	3.6	6,340

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 175,674
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Nevada

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Nevada on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Lombardo	38.4	87,761
		Joey Gilbert	27.0	61,738
		Dean Heller	14.0	32,087
		John J. Lee	7.8	17,846
		Guy Nohra	3.7	8,348
		Fred Simon Jr.	3.0	6,856
		Tom Heck	1.9	4,315
		Eddie Hamilton	0.6	1,293
		Amber Whitley	0.5	1,238
		William Walls	0.4	833
	Submit photo	Gary Evertsen	0.2	558
		Seven Achilles Evans	0.2	475
	Submit photo	Edward O'Brien	0.2	422
		Barak Zilberberg	0.2	352
		Stan Lusak	0.1	229
		Other/Write-in votes	1.8	4,219

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 228,570
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michele Fiore (R)

2017

See also: Municipal elections in North Las Vegas, Nevada (2017)

The city of North Las Vegas, Nevada, held a primary election for mayor and city council on April 4, 2017. A general election was scheduled for June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was February 3, 2017.

The mayor's seat and the Ward 1 and Ward 3 seats on the city council were up for election in the primary. The Ward 3 race advanced to the general election. Incumbent John J. Lee defeated Gary Bouchard and DeQuincy Taylor in the primary election for mayor of North Las Vegas.

Mayor of North Las Vegas, Primary Election, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
John J. Lee Incumbent	80.77%	6,724
Gary Bouchard	10.20%	849
DeQuincy Taylor	9.03%	752
Total Votes		8,325
Source: Clark County Elections, "2017 Municipal Primary Election - Official Final Results," accessed May 1, 2017

Endorsements

Lee received endorsements from the following in 2017:

• Culinary Workers Union Local 226
• Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce

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2013 On April 2, 2013, Lee defeated incumbent Shari Buck and two other candidates for Mayor of North Las Vegas. Mayor of North Las Vegas, 2013 Candidate Vote % Votes John J. Lee 53.6% 4,909 Shari Buck Incumbent 35.5% 3,248 Mike Hunter 5.9% 537 Sharon Belger 5% 459 Total Votes 9,153 Source: Clark County Board of Elections - 2013 Election Results 2012 Nevada Senate See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2012 Lee ran in the 2012 election for Nevada State Senate, District 1. Lee was defeated by Patricia Spearman in the June 12 primary election. Nevada State Senate, District 1 Democratic Primary, 2012 Candidate Vote % Votes Patricia Spearman 63% 2,244 John J. Lee Incumbent 37% 1,318 Total Votes 3,562 U.S. House On August 1, 2011, Lee declared his candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives. Lee said he would run in the newly created 4th Congressional district. Ultimately, he opted to run for re-election to the state senate, leaving Steven Horsford, the State Senate Majority Leader, unopposed in the Democratic primary. 2008 See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2008 On November 4, 2008, Lee won re-election to the Clark 1 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Ron McGinnis (R) and Lance Hinton (Independent American) in the general election. Nevada State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2008 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Democratic John J. Lee Incumbent 67.7% 25,937      Republican Ron McGinnis 28.2% 10,784      Independent American Lance Hinton 4.1% 1,584 Total Votes 38,305 2004 See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2004 On November 2, 2004, Lee won election to the Clark 1 Senatorial District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Ray Shaffer (R). Nevada State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2004 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Democratic John J. Lee 61.2% 18,987      Republican Ray Shaffer Incumbent 38.8% 12,024 Total Votes 31,011 2000 See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2000 In November 2000, Lee won re-election to the Clark 3 District Seat in the Nevada Assembly, defeating Kefty Eaton (R). Nevada State Assembly, District 3, General Election, 2004 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Democratic John J. Lee Incumbent 67% 5,663      Republican Kefty Eaton 33% 2,787 Total Votes 8,450

Campaign themes

2024

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Lee’s campaign website stated the following:

“	ECONOMY With a background as a business owner and entrepreneur who started from humble beginnings, Lee understands the importance of job creation and economic growth. He is an advocate of pro-business policies, reducing burdensome regulations for business owners and employees, and fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurship. His successful tenure as Mayor of North Las Vegas, during which he saved the city from bankruptcy, adds to his wealth of experience. Lee will draw on that experience to tackle our local and national economic challenges and debt. CRIME AND SAFETY Lee is dedicated to implementing comprehensive strategies to address crime and enhance public safety. He believes in supporting law enforcement, investing in community policing initiatives, and promoting collaborative efforts between local, state and federal agencies. Under his leadership, crime rates dropped by more than 32% in North Las Vegas and he plans to use his proven leadership in crisis management to extend solutions beyond reactive measures. These include proactively addressing root causes of crime by promoting job creation, educational opportunities, and community engagement. Lee is poised to make our neighborhoods safer and more resilient. MENTAL HEALTH Understanding the profound impact of mental health on individuals, families, and communities, Lee prioritizes increased access to mental health services and treatment. His compassionate approach involves destigmatizing mental health issues and fostering a supportive environment for those in need. By allocating resources to mental health programs, promoting awareness, and fighting for comprehensive policies, he aims to strengthen and help create a more resilient society where no one is left behind. AFFORDABLE HOUSING Lee is committed to addressing the root cause of the housing crisis. He advocates for a multifaceted approach, including incentivizing private sector investment in affordable housing, streamlining regulatory processes, and promoting responsible urban planning. EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM John adamantly advocates for the pivotal role parents hold in shaping their children’s learning experiences. As a conservative leader, he firmly believes that parents should have the authority to make decisions about their kids’ education. He champions improving education by expanding choices, whether through dynamic charter schools, adaptable homeschooling options, or other innovative avenues. His goal is to provide diverse opportunities for the next generation of leaders, ensuring each child has the chance to thrive in the educational environment of their choosing. GUN RIGHTS Throughout John’s political career, he has always been an avid promoter of the Second Amendment right to bear arms. In 2008, Lee was named Legislator of the Year for the nation by both the NRA and Sportshooters of America. He will continue to support policies that allow our citizens to safely protect themselves and their families. STANDING WITH ISRAEL The situation taking place in Israel and Gaza is heartbreaking. The devastating impact this terrorism and violence is having on the world is an affront to the freedoms we hold dear. The alarming rise of Anti-Semitism, hate and overall religious persecution have no place in America. All faiths are important and valuable, and John believes it is critical to take a stand and create a place where faiths can exist harmoniously. He prays for a future where there can be peace in both Israel and Gaza. ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION Illegal immigration causes strain on public resources, taxpayer dollars, contributes to increased crime rates, and more. Nevadans and American citizens will always come first, and John will always fight to protect them. He encourages legal immigration and will support ways to streamline the legal immigration process.	”
—John J. Lee’s campaign website (2024)

2022

John J. Lee did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

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Lee's campaign website stated the following:

“	IMMIGRATION CANCEL CULTURE JOBS GUNS LIFE	”
—John J. Lee's campaign website (2022)

2017

Lee told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he would prioritize strengthening the city's bond rating and budget, diversifying the job market, and encouraging business development if re-elected in 2017. He said, "My goal is to continue with the progress we've been making. Re-engineering an existing community is probably the most exciting thing that someone with business experience could ask for."

Campaign finance summary

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John J. Lee campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Nevada District 4	Lost general	$1,677,951	$1,676,848
2022	Governor of Nevada	Lost primary	$1,660,119	$0
Grand total			$3,338,070	$1,676,848
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lee served on these committees:

• Government Affairs, Chair
• Natural Resources Committee
• Transportation Committee

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lee served on these committees:

• Energy, Infrastructure and Transportation
• Legislative Operations and Elections

Scorecards

Nevada Policy Research Institute

See also: Nevada Policy Research Institute's Legislative Report Card (2011)

The Nevada Policy Research Institute, a Nevada-based conservative-libertarian think tank, releases a "Legislative Report Card" evaluating members of the Nevada State Legislature on "each lawmaker's voting record on legislation impacting the degree of economic freedom and education reform." Bills determined by the Institute to be of greater significance are weighted accordingly. According to the Institute, "a legislator with a score above 50 is considered to be an ally of economic liberty."

2011

Lee received a score of 32.23 percent in the 2011 report card, ranking 48th out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.

Noteworthy events

Tested positive for coronavirus on May 17, 2021

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Lee announced on May 17, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Mayor of North Las Vegas 2013-2022	Succeeded by Pamela A. Goynes-Brown
Preceded by -	Nevada State Senate District 1 2004-2012	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Nevada State Assembly District 3 1997-2001	Succeeded by -

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Nevada's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Catherine Masto (D)

Jacky Rosen (D)

Representatives

District 1

Dina Titus (D)

District 2

Mark Amodei (R)

District 3

Susie Lee (D)

District 4

Steven Horsford (D)

Democratic Party (5)

Republican Party (1)