Elaine Marzola
Elaine Marzola (Democratic Party) is a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 21. She assumed office on November 4, 2020. Her current term ends on November 6, 2024.
Marzola (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 21. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. The Democratic primary for this office on June 11, 2024, was canceled.
Biography
Elaine Marzola was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Marzola earned a B.S. in women's studies from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas in 2006 and a J.D. from the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2010. Her career experience includes working as an attorney and a judicial law clerk.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Marzola was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor Committee, Chair
- Growth and Infrastructure Committee
- Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
Marzola was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 21
Incumbent Elaine Marzola and April Arndt are running in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 21 on November 5, 2024.
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 | April Arndt (R) | |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elaine Marzola advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21
April Arndt defeated Jon Petrick in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21 on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | April Arndt | 55.6 | 1,934 |
 | Jon Petrick | 44.4 | 1,545 | |
| Total votes: 3,479 | |||
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Campaign finance
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2022
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 21
Incumbent Elaine Marzola defeated Jon Petrick in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 21 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elaine Marzola (D) | 52.4 | 14,048 |
| Jon Petrick (R) | 47.6 | 12,756 | |
| Total votes: 26,804 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elaine Marzola advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21
Jon Petrick defeated Ron Quince and Rachel Puaina in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jon Petrick | 68.2 | 3,112 |
 | Ron Quince | 20.5 | 933 | |
 | Rachel Puaina | 11.3 | 517 | |
| Total votes: 4,562 | |||
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2020
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 21
Elaine Marzola defeated Cherlyn Arrington in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 21 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elaine Marzola (D) | 52.0 | 15,807 |
 | Cherlyn Arrington (R) | 48.0 | 14,610 | |
| Total votes: 30,417 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21
Elaine Marzola defeated David Bagley in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elaine Marzola | 70.6 | 3,375 |
| David Bagley | 29.4 | 1,404 | |
| Total votes: 4,779 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Cherlyn Arrington advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 21.
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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I was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. My parents worked extremely hard to make sure there was food on the table and that my brothers and I were always taken care of. As immigrants, it was a tough road and I didn’t attend the best school or live in the best neighborhood. However, my parents always wanted a better life for us, as every generation wants a better life for the next. With hard work and perseverance, I became the first in my family to graduate college in the United States.
Raising a son as a single mother, I instilled in him what my parents taught me: I always taught him that education is key to a secure future. With hard work and dedication, he will be the second one to graduate college in our family.
Our history shows that good education is key and it should be afforded to all children, no matter their background. Every child is our future, not only the ones that can afford it. I will fight to improve Nevada’s education system. I will fight for our children so that all of them have the ability, opportunity, and confidence to pursue their educational goals. I ask for your support, your voice, and your vote for Assembly District 21.
- Access to reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right and I will fight any effort to criminalize abortion in Nevada
- I’m a small business owner and the past two years have been a rollercoaster. It is why I was proud to support legislation that helped small business owners recover from the pandemic by providing over $100 Million dollars in grants. Small business are key to a strong, vibrant economy, and I am committed to helping small business owners throughout Nevada.
- The most reliable path to success in this country is through education. It was the key to my success and it’s an obligation the public owes to all children in this state - it’s an investment with a guaranteed return. I am committed to increasing accountability in our school district and will increase transparency to ensure our education dollars are spent in the class room and not bureaucracy. I support increased funding for our schools and finding solutions to hire and retain the best teachers.
Education is the key to a successful and safe community. That has been my model for as long as I can remember. Having a great school system with excellent teachers is vital to Nevada’s future, and for the future of our children. I know this first hand, as my son and I both received an education in this magnificent state.
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2020
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2023
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In 2023, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 6 to June 5.
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 1 to June 1.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Nevada State Assembly District 21 |
Officeholder Nevada State Assembly District 21 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Ozzie Fumo (D) |
Nevada State Assembly District 21 2020-Present |
Succeeded by - |
