Edgar R. Flores (born 1986) is an American politician and attorney who serves as a member of the Nevada Senate, representing the 2nd district. He previously served in the Nevada Assembly, representing the 28th district, which covers parts of the eastern Las Vegas Valley.
Edgar Flores | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office November 9, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mo Denis |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 28th district | |
| In office November 5, 2014 – November 9, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lucy Flores |
| Succeeded by | Reuben D'Silva |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1986 (age 37–38) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BA, JD) |
Early life and education
editFlores was born to immigrants from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, who were given legal status under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. He was the second of three children. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2008 and from the William S. Boyd School of Law in 2012.[1]
Career
editAfter graduating from law school, Flores became an immigration attorney.[2] Flores ran for the Assembly in 2014 to succeed Lucy Flores (no relation). As the only declared candidate, he won the election unopposed.[2] In 2016, Flores faced a challenge from Republican Wesley Cornwell. He defeated Cornwell in the general election.[3]
Political positions
editDuring the 2017 legislative session, Flores sponsored a successful bill that would mandate businesses accept green cards as a form of identification. Furthermore, he has been instrumental in Payday Lending Reform. He has focused heavily on spearheading consumer protection issues. In 2015 and 2017 he spearheaded important legislation against predatory businesses that pretend to be lawyers. In 2015, he passes legislation to help law enforcement curb the Nevada squatter crisis.[4]
In 2021, Flores was the only Democratic Assemblyman to side with all Republicans in voting against a redistricting map derided by certain Hispanic groups.[5]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edgar Flores | 3,388 | 100.0% | |
| Total votes | 3,388 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edgar Flores | 9,200 | 78.2% | |
| Republican | Wesley Cornwell | 2,561 | 21.8% | |
| Total votes | 11,761 | 100.0% | ||
References
edit- ^ "Edgar Flores' Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ a b Myers, Laura (March 20, 2014). "Newcomer Flores wins Las Vegas Assembly race without having to campaign". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ Marroquin, Art (October 25, 2016). "Assembly District 28". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ Gray, Luz (May 11, 2017). "Indy Q&A: Edgar Flores on challenges of curbing payday lending, success of green card ID bill". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ Dentzer, Bill (May 11, 2017). "Nevada Legislature gives green light to final redistricting maps". Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ "NV State Assembly 28 2014". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ "NV State Assembly 28 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 27, 2017.