First-time candidates have strong showing in Nevada Assembly primary

First-time political candidates backed by the Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus were the top vote-getters in several Assembly Democratic primaries.

Susan Martinez led a pack of seven Democrats running for Assembly District 12 with 46 percent as of 11:40 p.m., with all precincts reporting, according to unofficial election results. The winner of the Democratic primary will face Republican Richard Fletcher and Mary Martinez of the Independent American Party to represent the district that takes in Lake Las Vegas and part of east Las Vegas.

Martinez, 51, has told the Review-Journal that she would support an annual legislative session, property-tax cap reforms and find ways for marijuana retailers to safely conduct business.

“I know the other candidates worked hard, so we’re not taking this lead for granted,” Martinez said during a phone interview with the Review-Journal.


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