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 | |
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| President pro tempore of the Nevada Senate | |
| Assumed office November 9, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Hardy |
| Majority Leader of the Nevada Senate | |
| In office February 4, 2013 – November 5, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Horsford |
| Succeeded by | Michael Roberson |
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Maggie Carlton |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 28th district | |
| In office November 2004 – November 3, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Vonne Chowning |
| Succeeded by | Lucy Flores |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1961 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Cook |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Brigham 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mo Dennis | 7,264 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mo Dennis | 5,683 | 76.37% | ||
| Independent American | Louis Baker | 1,758 | 23.63% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dennis Mo | 13,717 | 79.50% | ||
| Republican | Border Calvin "CAL" | 3,537 | 20.50% | ||
References
- Haberman, Maggie. "Rubio went to a Mormon church as a kid". Politico. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
- 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.
- 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.
- 8newsnow.com "Steve Sebelius: Horsford Making a Congressional Move?" http://www.8newsnow.com/story/15372333/steve-sebelius-horsford-making-a-congressional-move?clienttype=printable/
- Las Vegas Sun http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/dec/19/mo-denis-target-suit-challenging-public-employees-/
- http://www.rgj.com/article/20121109/NEWS19/311090023/Nevada-legislative-leaders-chosen
- https://www.nvsos.gov/SilverState2010Gen/stateSenate.aspx#AllRace13
- https://www.nvsos.gov/silverstate2014gen/NVSenate/
- https://www.nvsos.gov/silverstate2018gen/NVSenate/
External links
- Nevada Legislator Information
- Project Vote Smart - Assembly Member Moises 'Mo' Denis (NV) profile
- Follow the Money - Mo Denis
- Appearances on C-SPAN
| Nevada Senate | ||
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| 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 |