Teresa Benitez-Thompson
Teresa Benitez-Thompson (Democratic Party) was a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 27. She assumed office on November 3, 2010. She left office on November 9, 2022.
Benitez-Thompson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 27. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Benitez-Thompson earned her M.A. in social work from the University of Michigan. Her professional experience includes working as a hospice social worker and adoption social worker.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Benitez-Thompson was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Benitez-Thompson was assigned to the following committees:
- Ways and Means Committee, Vice chair
- Revenue Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Taxation |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Benitez-Thompson served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Taxation |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Benitez-Thompson served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Government Affairs, Chair |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Taxation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Benitez-Thompson served on the following committees:
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| • Government Affairs |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Taxation |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2022
Benitez-Thompson was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 27
Incumbent Teresa Benitez-Thompson defeated Barb Hawn in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 27 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D) | 58.5 | 18,559 | |
| Barb Hawn (R) | 41.5 | 13,184 | ||
| Total votes: 31,743 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Teresa Benitez-Thompson advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 27.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Barb Hawn advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 27.
2018
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 27
Incumbent Teresa Benitez-Thompson won election in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 27 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D) | 100.0 | 18,410 | |
| Total votes: 18,410 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 27
Incumbent Teresa Benitez-Thompson advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 27 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Teresa Benitez-Thompson | |
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2016
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the Nevada State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.
Incumbent Teresa Benitez-Thompson defeated Bonnie Weber in the Nevada State Assembly District 27 general election.[1][2]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 27 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Teresa Benitez-Thompson Incumbent |
56.56% | 15,080 | |
| Republican | Bonnie Weber | 43.44% | 11,582 | |
| Total Votes | 26,662 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Teresa Benitez-Thompson ran unopposed in the Nevada State Assembly District 27 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Nevada State Assembly District 27, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Teresa Benitez-Thompson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Bonnie Weber ran unopposed in the Nevada State Assembly District 27 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Nevada State Assembly District 27, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bonnie Weber (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for the Nevada State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent Teresa Benitez-Thompson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Rex Crouch defeated Rodney Bloom in the Republican primary. Benitez-Thompson defeated Crouch in the general election.[5][6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Teresa Benitez-Thompson Incumbent |
53.5% | 7,793 | |
| Republican | Rex Crouch | 46.5% | 6,766 | |
| Total Votes | 14,559 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Rex Crouch |
60.9% | 1,555 |
| Rodney Bloom | 39.1% | 997 |
| Total Votes | 2,552 | |
2012
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2012
Benitez-Thompson ran in the 2012 election for Nevada State Assembly, District 27. Benitez-Thompson ran unopposed in the June 12 primary election and defeated Tom Taber (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Teresa Benitez-Thompson Incumbent |
57.8% | 14,160 | |
| Republican | Tom Taber | 42.2% | 10,356 | |
| Total Votes | 24,516 | |||
2010
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Benitez-Thompson won election to the Nevada State Assembly. Benitez-Thompson defeated Byllie Andrews in the June 8 primary by a margin of 1,451-1,144. She bested Gabe Jurado (R) in the general election.
| Nevada State Assembly, District 27 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D)
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6,951 | |||
| Gabe Jurado (R) | 3,984 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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2022
In 2022, the Nevada State Legislature was not in session.
2021
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2020
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In 2020, the Nevada State Legislature was not in session. It was in special session from July 8 to July 19 and from July 31 to August 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 3.
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2018
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In 2018, the Nevada State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2017
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In 2017, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 6 through June 5.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 2 through June 1.
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2014
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2013
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In 2013, the 77th Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 4.[13]
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2012
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2011
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In 2011, the 76th Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 7 through June 7.[13]
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Nevada Policy Research Institute
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."[14]
2011
Benitez-Thompson received a score of 32.98 percent in the 2011 report card, ranking 38th out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.[14]
Personal
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Benitez-Thompson and her husband, Jeff, have three children. With the birth of her third child in April 2013, Benitez-Thompson was considered to be the second Nevada legislator to give birth during a legislative session, following Olivia Diaz in 2011.[15]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Master Statewide Certified List of Candidates," accessed August 19, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Election Certified List of Candidates," accessed May 16, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Nevada Secretary of State, "Official Primary election results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2014 filed candidates," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Clark County, "Candidate filing," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "Nevada Primary Election 2014," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2014 Official Statewide General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Clark County, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Washoe County, "2012 General Election candidates," accessed May 5, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "Official Results of the 2012 Primary Election," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Nevada State Legislature, "Session Information," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Nevada Policy Research Institute, "The 2011 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Reno Gazette-Journal, "Assemblywoman Benitez-Thompson gives birth, with 8 weeks to go in Legislature," April 15, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2013
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| Preceded by - |
Nevada State Assembly District 27 2010-2022 |
Succeeded by Angie Taylor (D) |
