Amber Joiner (born 1976) is an American politician who served as a member of the Nevada Assembly from 2014 to 2019. First appointed in 2014, she was elected to a full term in 2016. Joiner represents the 24th district, covering part of Reno.
Amber Joiner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 24th district | |
| In office December 29, 2014 – February 4, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | David Bobzien |
| Succeeded by | Sarah Peters |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1976 (age 47–48) Reno, Nevada, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Reno, Nevada |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada, Reno University of Maryland |
Early life and education
editJoiner was born in Reno, Nevada in 1976. She graduated from Robert McQueen High School, and then with a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and a master's degree from the University of Maryland.
Career
editJoiner previously served as deputy director of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.[1]
In December 2014, Joiner was selected by the Washoe County Commission to replace David Bobzien in the Assembly. Bobzien had resigned in order to accept an appointment to the Reno City Council.[2][3]
Joiner was elected to a full term in 2016, defeating Republican candidate Jim Riger. On November 27, 2017, Joiner announced she would not seek reelection in 2018.[4]
Joiner supports the legalization of marijuana, and supports increased background checks for gun purchases.[5]
Personal life
editJoiner and her husband, Kyle, have two children, Eleanor and Stewart.[1]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Amber Joiner | 15,227 | 70.4% | |
| Republican | Jim Riger | 6,401 | 29.6% | |
| Total votes | 21,628 | 100.0% | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Amber Joiner's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ^ Damon, Anjeanette (December 29, 2014). "Amber Joiner selected to replace Bobzien in Assembly". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ^ "Washoe Commissioners Appoint Amber Joiner to Assembly District 24 Seat". KTVN. December 30, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ^ Ryan, Cy (November 27, 2017). "Assemblywoman Amber Joiner won't seek re-election". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ^ Richardson, Seth A. (October 3, 2016). "Your guide to the Northern Nevada legislative elections". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ^ "NV State Assembly 24 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 29, 2017.