Nevada State Assembly District 9
The Nevada State Assembly is the lower chamber of the state Legislature and works alongside the Senate to draft, debate, and enact state laws. All 42 Assembly seats are up for election in 2026, and the Assembly plays a central role in shaping policy on schools, healthcare, housing, jobs, public safety, and state budgeting. Because Assembly members represent local districts and serve two-year terms, these races allow voters to hold lawmakers closely accountable and ensure that policy priorities reflect the needs and values of their communities. These elections matter for democratic representation and for how the state resolves the biggest challenges facing Nevadans.
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Ryan Hampton
(Dem)
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Maria Teresa Hank
(Dem)
What policies, if any, would you support at the state level to address issues related to immigration, and why?
What are your views on the redistricting process and how district boundaries should be determined?
What is one state policy or process you would seek to improve, and how would you accomplish that change?
Campaign Phone Number
7026702405
Endorsements
Teamsters Nevada; AFSCME; Clark County Firefighters; Las Vegas Local 525; Silver State Equality; Professional Firefighters of Nevada; The Next 50; LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
While immigration reform is a federal issue, state leaders must ensure our communities are safe, healthy, and economically strong. Immigrants are the backbone of Nevada’s economy. I support strict labor law enforcement to prevent employers from exploiting undocumented workers, which drives down wages for everyone. As a public health advocate, I know illnesses don't check immigration status; all residents need access to basic healthcare. Additionally, local police must focus on local crime, not federal enforcement, so marginalized communities feel safe reporting crimes. Finally, I support allowing taxpaying immigrants to obtain state IDs and occupational licenses so they can drive insured, start businesses, and boost our economy.
Voters should choose their politicians, not the other way around. Partisan gerrymandering is a threat to democracy, silencing marginalized communities and protecting corporate interests over working families. I strongly support turning the redistricting process over to an independent, non-partisan citizen commission. District boundaries must be drawn with complete transparency, robust public input, and a strict mandate to protect communities of interest, especially communities of color. We must end the practice of cracking and packing districts to manipulate election outcomes. Fair maps are essential to ensure competitive elections, hold elected officials accountable, and guarantee that every single Nevadan's vote counts equally.
As a public health advocate, the top state policy I will improve is our approach to rising healthcare costs. No Nevadan should go bankrupt seeking medical care. To fix this, we must aggressively hold insurance companies accountable for unjustified premium hikes and arbitrary coverage denials. Second, we must urgently increase our state's Medicaid reimbursement rates. Currently, Nevada's low rates are driving doctors out of state and creating severe healthcare deserts. By raising these rates, we will attract and retain quality medical professionals and keep local clinics open. I will accomplish this by prioritizing healthcare in the state budget and ensuring we put patient well-being ahead of corporate insurance profits.
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