Nelson Araujo (born October 24, 1987) is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly.
Nelson Araujo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 5, 2014 – November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Peggy Pierce |
| Succeeded by | Selena Torres |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1987 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BA, MPA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
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Early life
editAraujo was born in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1987.[1] His parents were refugees from the Salvadoran Civil War.[1] He was raised by his mother, who worked as a housekeeper in a hotel.[1]
Araujo earned a B.A. and M.P.A. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).[2]
Career
editAraujo started working for Senator Harry Reid in 2007.[1] He subsequently worked for the United Way of Southern Nevada.[1]
Araujo has served as a member of the Nevada Assembly since 2015.[2]
Araujo announced that he is seeking the office of Nevada Secretary of State in 2018. Araujo said in a statement he's running because he wants to ensure that Nevadans have 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."[3] He very narrowly lost to incumbent Republican Barbara Cegavske by a margin of around 5,000 votes, or 0.56%.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Nelson Araujo". Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ a b "Assemblyman Nelson Araujo". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ "Las Vegas assemblyman declares candidacy for secretary of state". Las Vegas Review Journal. 18 September 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
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