Justin Watkins
Justin Watkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 35th district | |
| In office November 9, 2016 – November 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Brent A. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Gorelow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Justin Lee Watkins May 27, 1979 Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marni |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Alma mater | Oregon State University University of San Diego School of Law |
Justin Lee Watkins (born May 27, 1979) is a former Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly. He represented the 35th district, which covers parts of the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.
Biography
[edit]Watkins was born in Las Vegas in 1979, and graduated from Oregon State University in 2001. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2004.[1] Watkins practices law with Battle Born Injury Lawyers, a firm that includes fellow Assemblyman Steve Yeager. He is licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, and Utah.[2]
Watkins ran for the Assembly in 2016. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated incumbent Republican Brent A. Jones.[3]
In October 2017, Watkins announced he would not seek reelection in 2018.[4][5]
Personal life
[edit]Watkins and his wife, Marni, have 2 daughters; Adyson and Sydney.[1]
Political positions
[edit]Watkins identifies as a moderate Democrat. He supports expanding background checks for gun purchases.[6]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Justin Watkins | 16,700 | 54.4% | |
| Republican | Brent A. Jones | 13,996 | 45.6% | |
| Total votes | 30,696 | 100.0% | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Justin Watkins' Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ "Justin L. Watkins". Battle Born Injury Lawyers. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ Rindels, Michelle (January 26, 2017). "Freshman Orientation: Democratic Assemblyman Justin Watkins". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ Whaley, Sean (October 12, 2017). "Las Vegas Democrat Justin Watkins will give up Assembly seat". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ Rindels, Michelle (October 12, 2017). "Assemblyman Justin Watkins says he won't seek re-election". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ Cullen, Natalie (August 10, 2016). "State Assembly District 35 - Justin Watkins - Democratic". KNPR. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ "NV State Assembly 35 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 29, 2017.