Currently holds the office of Nevada State Senate - District 9 until November 4, 2026.
Candidate for Nevada State Senate - District 9 in 2026 Nevada General Election.
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Get StartedMelanie believes women’s health care decisions are personal, and between a woman, her doctor, and her family. She is committed to keeping extremists out of the doctor’s office, and will fight back against any politician that wants to limit or restrict women’s access to health care. Learn more
Melanie wants our public safety work for everyone, from the police who serve our community to those they are sworn to protect. She supports increased police accountability and improving training. Learn more
Melanie works to keep Nevada families safe under a justice system that works for everyone. She believes we need to provide our law enforcement and first responders with the resources and support they need to protect and serve our community effectively. Learn more
Melanie also supports measures to prevent crime from happening in the first place. That’s why she will always fight for more after-school programs, job training opportunities and mental health treatment options. Learn more
Melanie has a record of keeping our families safe and she will always fight to protect Nevada’s families. Learn more
Melanie understands that a strong economy is critical to our state’s future and success. Learn more
Melanie understands that to protect Nevadans from boom and bust cycles in the future, it is critical that we continue to work to diversify Nevada’s economy. Learn more
Melanie believes that a strong, early childhood education is critical to our students’ future success. Learn more
Melanie wants every student in our state to graduate high school ready for a career or for college. She believes that investing in STEM education and supporting students who learn differently is the key to making sure all of our students are prepared to compete for good-paying jobs or get accepted to college. Learn more
Melanie knows that having a world class public education system starts with making sure our schools are properly funded. Learn more
Melanie will always fight for funding and programs that ensure our students have access to a world class education. Learn more
Melanie also knows that students’ success is dependent on having the best teachers in our classrooms. Learn more
Melanie knows that one of the best opportunities we have to create good-paying jobs and diversify our economy is to ensure Nevada continues to be a leader in the clean and renewable energy market. Learn more
She will fight for Nevada to invest in wind, solar, and geothermal. Learn more
Melanie will always vote to protect Nevada’s business friendly climate to ensure we continue to attract new industries to the state while protecting the business community that’s already here. Learn more
Melanie understands that universal background checks are critical to keeping guns out of the hands of criminals, gang members, terrorists, and the dangerously mentally ill. Learn more
Melanie believes access to quality, affordable health care is a right, not a privilege. Learn more
Melanie will work to protect our families from special interests and reign in the cost of health care because she believes that affordable, quality health care should be accessible to all Nevadans. Learn more
Melanie wants to make sure that all Nevadans have the ability to find good-paying jobs and that our economy is strong. Learn more
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