Teresa Francisca Benitez-Thompson[1] (born July 25, 1978)[2] is an American politician and former Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly, first elected February 7, 2011 to represent District 27 in Washoe County. She was crowned Miss Nevada 2002 and placed third runner-up at the Miss America 2003 pageant.[3]
Teresa Benitez-Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly | |
| In office November 9, 2016 – November 9, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Sandra Jauregui |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 27th district | |
| In office November 3, 2010 – November 9, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Sheila Leslie |
| Succeeded by | Angie Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Teresa Francisca Benitez July 25, 1978 Ventura, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (1998–present) |
| Spouse | Jeff Thompson |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Nevada, Reno (BA) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (MSW) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Background
editBenitez-Thompson earned her B.A. from the University of Nevada, Reno and her master's degree in social work from the University of Michigan.[1] By profession she is a licensed social worker at a hospice company.[4] Benitez-Thompson is married to KOLO-TV chief meteorologist, former KRNV-DT chief meteorologist and former KTVN meteorologist Jeff Thompson and has 4 children. Her father is of Mexican descent.[4]
Elections
edit- 2020 Benitez-Thompson was unopposed in the 2020 Democratic primary[5] and won the general election with 18,559 votes (58.47%) against Republican candidate Barb Hawn.[6]
- 2018 Benitez-Thompson was unopposed in both the primary and general elections.[7][8]
- 2016 Benitez-Thompson was unopposed in the primary.[9] She won the general election with 15,080 votes (56.56%) against Republican candidate Bonnie Weber, who later became a member of the Reno City Council.[10][11]
- 2014 Benitez-Thompson was unopposed in the primary[12] and won the general election with 7,793 votes (53.53%) against Republican nominee Rex Crouch.[13]
- 2012 Benitez-Thompson was unopposed in the primary and won the general election with 14,160 votes (57.76%) against Republican nominee Tom Taber,[14] who had previously run for the Assembly in 1990.[15]
- 2010 When Democratic Assemblywoman Sheila Leslie ran for Nevada Senate and left the Assembly seat open, Benitez-Thompson won the primary with 1,451 votes (55.92%) against Byllie Andrews.[16] She won the general election with 6,951 votes (63.57%) against Republican nominee Gabe Jurado.[17]
References
edit- ^ a b "Assemblywoman Teresa Benitez-Thompson". Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Legislature. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "Teresa Benitez-Thompson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ Goldberg, Delen (January 12, 2012). "10 past Nevada pageant winners who have gained notoriety". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- ^ a b "For Teresa Benitez-Thompson, race is no barrier to love".
- ^ "2020 Washoe Primary Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2020 Statewide General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2018 Statewide General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2018 Statewide Primary Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2016 Statewide Primary Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2016 Statewide General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "Ward 4 Bonnie Weber". City of Reno. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2014 Statewide Primary Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2014 Statewide General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2012 Official Statewide General Election Results November 6, 2012". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ "1990 Primary and General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2010 Official Statewide Primary Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2010 Official Statewide General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
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