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Dina Neal

Dina Neal

American politician


Dina Neal (born 1972) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate, serving since November 4, 2020. She represents District 4.[1] Neal is a member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.[2]

Quick Facts Member of the Nevada Senate from the 4th district, Preceded by ...

Education

Neal earned her BA in political science from Southern University and A&M College and her JD from its Southern University Law Center.[2]

Elections

  • 2010 When Democratic Assemblyman Morse Arberry was term limited and left the District 7 seat open, Neal won the three-way June 8, 2010 Democratic Primary with 1,233 votes (57.16%),[3] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 8,462 votes (77.45%) against Republican nominee Geraldine Lewis,[4] who had run for the Assembly in 1996 and 2008.
  • 2012 Neal won the June 12, 2012 Democratic Primary with 1,490 votes (78.50%),[5] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 14,496 votes (73.25%) against Republican nominee Brent Leavitt.[6]
  • On November 3, 2020, Neal was elected to the Nevada Senate seat representing the 4th district.[1]

Personal life

Neal is the daughter of Joe Neal, who served as a member of the Nevada Senate from 1973 to 2004. Neal was elected to her father's former seat in 2020.[citation needed] Neal is a professor at Nevada State University.[7]


References

  1. "Dina Neal". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  2. "Dina Neal's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  3. "2010 Official Statewide Primary Election Results June 8, 2010". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  4. "2010 Official Statewide General Election Results November 2, 2010". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  5. "2012 Official Statewide General Election Results November 6, 2012". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  6. "About Us". Retrieved December 15, 2023.



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