Nelson Araujo

Nelson Araujo (born October 24, 1987) is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly.

Nelson Araujo
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 3rd district
In office
November 5, 2014 – November 7, 2018
Preceded byPeggy Pierce
Succeeded bySelena Torres
Personal details
Born (1987-10-24) October 24, 1987
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas (BA, MPA)
WebsiteCampaign website

Early life

Araujo was born in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1987.[1] His parents were refugees from the Salvadoran Civil War.[1] He was raised by his mother, who worked as a housekeeper in a hotel.[1]

Araujo earned a B.A. and M.P.A. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).[2]

Career

Araujo started working for Senator Harry Reid in 2007.[1] He subsequently worked for the United Way of Southern Nevada.[1]

Araujo has served as a member of the Nevada Assembly since 2015.[2]

Araujo announced that he is seeking the office of Nevada Secretary of State in 2018. Araujo said in a statement he's running because he wants to ensure that Nevadans have a voting system "that protects the fundamental right of every eligible voter to have their vote counted, no matter who they are or what they believe." [3] He lost to incumbent Republican Barbara Cegavske.

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References
  1. "Nelson Araujo". Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  2. "Assemblyman Nelson Araujo". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  3. "Las Vegas assemblyman declares candidacy for secretary of state". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
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