Jovan Jackson
Jovan Jackson (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 6. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Democratic primary on June 11, 2024.
Jackson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jovan Jackson was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He earned an associate degree from the College of Southern Nevada in 2019 and attended UNLV. His career experience includes working as an entrepreneur.[1]
Jackson has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- PLAN
- MASS LIB
- FAITH IN ACTION
- SILVER STATE VOICES
- North Las Vegas Dems
Elections
2024
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 6
Jovan Jackson, Nephi Oliva, and Walter Jones III are running in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 6 on November 5, 2024.
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Jovan Jackson (D) ![]() | ||
Nephi Oliva (R) ![]() | ||
![]() | Walter Jones III (No Political Party) |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 6
Jovan Jackson defeated Derek Rimson in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 6 on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Jovan Jackson ![]() | 84.2 | 2,034 | |
![]() | Derek Rimson ![]() | 15.8 | 382 |
Total votes: 2,416 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Nephi Oliva advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 6.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Geraldine Lewis (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: City elections in North Las Vegas, Nevada (2022)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for North Las Vegas City Council Ward 3
Incumbent Scott Black won election outright against Jovan Jackson and Mario Mitchell in the primary for North Las Vegas City Council Ward 3 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Scott Black (Nonpartisan) | 56.1 | 4,926 |
Jovan Jackson (Nonpartisan) | 30.0 | 2,633 | ||
![]() | Mario Mitchell (Nonpartisan) | 13.9 | 1,219 |
Total votes: 8,778 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jovan Jackson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jackson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|Entrepeneur, Mental Health Advocate. and Community Organizer. A graduate of the College of Southern Nevada and enrolled at UNLV with aspirations to become a therapist.
- Affordable Housing
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Free Mental Healthcare
I want to reimagine how we view public safety.
J.F.K. and M.L.K.
Storming Ceasar Palace
Empathy, patience, and understanding.
I care about all people and their well being
To uplift the people and community
Housing for All
9/11 . I was in the in the fourth grade
MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION WORKER
The Child Called it
whiney the pooh.
Drake - You broke my heart
My past Criminal Record as a youth
Brings a balance on proposed legislation..
More taxing on the mining industry
yes, to help pass or push back on certain legislation.
Dina Neal and Pat Spearman
Yes, I want to run for councilman again.
Steven Horseford gun violence story with losing his father
D Who ?
Inmates who served as wildlife firefighters should receive pardons after release from incarceration.
Progressive Committees
Funds should help empower the people not only businesses.
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2022
Jovan Jackson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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