Nelson Araujo
Nelson Araujo (Democratic Party) was a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 3. Araujo assumed office on February 2, 2015. Araujo left office on November 7, 2018.
Araujo (Democratic Party) ran for election for Nevada Secretary of State. Araujo lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Araujo is a former Democratic member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 3 from 2015 to 2018.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Nevada Secretary of State
Incumbent Barbara K. Cegavske defeated Nelson Araujo in the general election for Nevada Secretary of State on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Barbara K. Cegavske (R) | 48.9 | 467,880 | |
| Nelson Araujo (D) | 48.2 | 461,551 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.8 | 27,200 | ||
| Total votes: 956,631 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada Secretary of State
Nelson Araujo advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada Secretary of State on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Nelson Araujo | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada Secretary of State
Incumbent Barbara K. Cegavske defeated Ernest Aldridge in the Republican primary for Nevada Secretary of State on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Barbara K. Cegavske | 70.0 | 85,355 | |
| Ernest Aldridge | 30.0 | 36,508 | ||
| Total votes: 121,863 | ||||
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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 Nelson Araujo ran unopposed in the Nevada State Assembly District 3 general election.[1][2]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Nelson Araujo Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 14,498 | |
| Total Votes | 14,498 | |||
| Source: Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Nelson Araujo ran unopposed in the Nevada State Assembly District 3 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Nevada State Assembly District 3, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Nelson Araujo Incumbent (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. Nelson Araujo defeated Danny Alires, Chris Barry, Felipe Rodriguez, Matthew Tramp and Nakia Woodson in the Democratic primary. Jesus Marquez was unopposed in the Republican primary. Araujo defeated Marquez in the general election.[5][6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Nelson Araujo |
55.9% | 4,381 | |
| Republican | Jesus Marquez | 44.1% | 3,456 | |
| Total Votes | 7,837 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Nelson Araujo |
42.7% | 687 |
| Matthew Tramp | 20.8% | 334 |
| Felipe Rodriguez | 11.8% | 189 |
| Nakia Woodson | 11.5% | 185 |
| Chris Barry | 10.4% | 167 |
| Danny Alires | 2.9% | 46 |
| Total Votes | 1,608 | |
Campaign themes
2018
Campaign website
Araujo’s campaign website stated the following:
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I’m running for Secretary of State because Nevadans deserve a voting system that protects the fundamental right of every eligible voter to have their vote counted, no matter who they are or what they believe. This core principle binds us together, and we must continue to fight for and protect this fundamental right. We need a Secretary of State who wants to help every eligible voter participate in our democracy — whether it’s closing the gap between early voting and election day, or allowing same-day and automatic voter registration. People fought and died for our right to vote in free and accessible elections, yet our Secretary of State has sought to politicize these issues for partisan gains. I believe an open government depends on fair elections and that will be my guiding principle in office. I am just as passionate about modernizing the way we do business in Nevada. It’s often said that most people will only get to know our state government through their interaction with the Secretary of State’s office. That interaction must be streamlined and efficient. The private sector moves at lightning speed and we should utilize the knowledge they bring to the table. We’re fortunate to have tech companies like Google, Amazon and Apple expanding operations in Nevada and I believe we can harness their innovations to bring our SOS office up to date with our 21st century economy. States like Georgia now have mobile apps allowing voters to check their registration status and find their nearest polling location. In Michigan, you can text your local Secretary of State’s office to ‘get in line’ virtually to speed up the process of filling out your paperwork to start a new business. These are smart, cost-effective ideas that could make Nevadans’ lives easier. That’s the kind of forward-thinking leadership I intend to bring to the table as our next Secretary of State.[9] |
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| —Araujo for Nevada[10] | ||
2014
Araujo's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[11]
Economic Development and Job Creation
- Excerpt: "First, we must focus on developing our economic infrastructure and diversifying our state’s revenue sources. We need to actively invest in building a vibrant environment that attracts job-creators to our state."
- Excerpt: "Secondly, our state is very lucky to have residents here who are already eager to work in and grow our economy. It is imperative that our Legislature continue looking for ways to provide them with the specialized skill sets and training they need to obtain good job opportunities and compete with workforces across the country."
- Excerpt: " We must help small business-owners thrive. Greater access to government resources and training for aspiring business-owners can help struggling entrepreneurs add jobs to our economy."
Health and Human Services
- Excerpt: "We also need to better connect our education and health systems to ensure we’re doing everything we can to help children succeed in schools – including giving training to administrators who will have children with special needs in their classrooms."
- Excerpt: "The Nevada Legislature must also address the ever-growing demand for mental health services. We must look to see what resources health care providers need to effectively assist the many members of our community who require mental health assistance. "
Education
- Excerpt: "When elected, I plan to remove these obstacles by creating an environment welcoming to parents, expanding resources available for English Language Learners and their families and initiating a student’s readiness for education in early childhood."
- Excerpt: "Additionally, I advocate that our state should invest more time, energy and resources on our teachers so they have the training and tools they need to be effective educators."
Committee assignments
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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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Legislative Operations and Elections, Vice chair |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Araujo served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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2018
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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Recent news
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See also
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- Secretary of State of Nevada
- Nevada Secretary of State election, 2018
- Nevada State Assembly
- House Committees
- Nevada State Legislature
- Nevada state legislative districts
External links
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- Secretary of State of Nevada
- Profile from Open States
- Official campaign website
- Nelson Araujo on Facebook
- Nelson Araujo on Twitter
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
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
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Election Certified List of Candidates," accessed May 16, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Araujo for Nevada, "Why I'm Running," accessed October 1, 2018
- ↑ Nelson Araujo for Assembly District 3, "Issues," accessed May 19, 2014
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Nevada State Assembly District 3 2015–2018 |
Succeeded by Selena Torres (D) |
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