Mo Denis

Moises Denis (born August 9, 1961) is an American politician serving as President pro tempore of the Nevada Senate since 2016. A member of the Democratic Party, he has represented the 2nd district in the Nevada Senate since 2010. He was previously a member of the Nevada Assembly from 2004 to 2010.

Mo Denis
President pro tempore of the Nevada Senate
Assumed office
November 9, 2016
Preceded byJoe Hardy
Majority Leader of the Nevada Senate
In office
February 4, 2013 – November 5, 2014
Preceded bySteven Horsford
Succeeded byMichael Roberson
Member of the Nevada Senate
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
November 3, 2010
Preceded byMaggie Carlton
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 28th district
In office
November 2004 – November 3, 2010
Preceded byVonne Chowning
Succeeded byLucy Flores
Personal details
Born (1961-08-09) August 9, 1961
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Susan Cook
Children5
EducationBrigham Young University (BA)

Biography

Denis was born in New York City to parents who had immigrated from Cuba.

Denis is Mormon. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Uruguay. He studied at Brigham Young University. He has also served as a bishop in the LDS Church as well as in other positions. He is a cousin of United States Senator from Florida Marco Rubio.[1][2]

Denis' sister, Micki Denis, currently resides in Kirkland, WA and revealed in a recent interview that she's unable to afford housing and lives out of her car in the parking lot of a local church.[3]

Political career

Prior to winning election to the Nevada Senate, Denis was a member of the Nevada Assembly, representing Clark County District 28 from 2004 to 2010.

In August 2011, majority leader Steven Horsford appointed Denis to lead the caucus election efforts during the 2012 election cycle.[4]

In December 2011, Denis resigned from his job with the Nevada Public Utilities Commission following an alleged conflict between his executive and legislative roles.[5]

After the 2012 elections, Denis was chosen by his colleagues to lead the Democratic Caucus as Majority Leader.[6]

Electoral History
Nevada State Senate, District 2 2010 general election [7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Mo Dennis 7,264 100%
Nevada State Senate, District 2 2014 general election [8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Mo Dennis 5,683 76.37%
Independent American Louis Baker 1,758 23.63%
Nevada State Senate, District 2 2018 general election [9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Dennis Mo 13,717 79.50%
Republican Border Calvin "CAL" 3,537 20.50%
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References
  1. Haberman, Maggie. "Rubio went to a Mormon church as a kid". Politico. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
  2. Zurcher, Anthony (February 23, 2016). "Marco Rubio returns to his roots in Nevada". BBC News. Retrieved March 1, 2016. Michelle's older brother, Moises Denis, didn't attend the Sunday night rally and, as a Democratic politician representing Las Vegas in the Nevada Senate, is on the opposite side of the political divide from his relative.
  3. Graham, Jennifer (2019-10-19). "People who can't afford rent are living in their cars, and cities aren't sure what to do about them". Deseret News. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
  4. 8newsnow.com "Steve Sebelius: Horsford Making a Congressional Move?" http://www.8newsnow.com/story/15372333/steve-sebelius-horsford-making-a-congressional-move?clienttype=printable/
  5. Las Vegas Sun http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/dec/19/mo-denis-target-suit-challenging-public-employees-/
  6. http://www.rgj.com/article/20121109/NEWS19/311090023/Nevada-legislative-leaders-chosen
  7. https://www.nvsos.gov/SilverState2010Gen/stateSenate.aspx#AllRace13
  8. https://www.nvsos.gov/silverstate2014gen/NVSenate/
  9. https://www.nvsos.gov/silverstate2018gen/NVSenate/
Nevada Senate
Preceded by
Steven Horsford		 Majority Leader of the Nevada Senate
2013–2014		 Succeeded by
Michael Roberson
Preceded by
Joe Hardy		 President pro tempore of the Nevada Senate
2016–present		 Incumbent
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