Howard Watts | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 14, 1987 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Leora |
| Education | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BA) |
| Website | wattsfornevada |
Howard Watts III (born December 14, 1987) is an American politician serving as a member of the Nevada Assembly from the 15th district. Elected in 2018, he assumed office in 2019.
Early life and education
Watts was born in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1987. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2011.[1]
Career
In 2018, Watts ran for election to represent the 15th district in the Nevada Assembly to replace Elliot Anderson, who was not seeking re-election.[2][3] He won a five-way Democratic primary with 45.7% of the vote, and won the general election with 66.5% of the vote.[2]
Tenure
Watts sits on the following Assembly committees:[4]
- Growth and Infrastructure
- Judiciary
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining
Watts is running for re-election in 2020, and will face Burke Andersson in the Democratic primary.[2]
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard Watts III | 1,275 | 45.7% | |
| Democratic | Juan Manuel Chavez | 875 | 31.4% | |
| Democratic | Lou Toomin | 236 | 8.5% | |
| Democratic | Andrew Spivak | 215 | 7.7% | |
| Democratic | Michael Gandy | 188 | 6.7% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard Watts III | 9,347 | 66.5% | |
| Republican | Stan Vaughan | 4,719 | 33.5% | |
References
- ↑ "Howard Watts III's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Howard Watts III". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ↑ "Elliot Anderson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ↑ "Assemblyman Howard Watts". leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved 18 April 2020.