Howard Watts III
2018 - Present
2026
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Howard Watts III (Democratic Party) is a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 15. He assumed office on November 7, 2018. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Watts (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 15. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Howard Watts III earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2011. His career experience includes working as a youth volunteer coordinator, a field director, and public relations for nonprofits and businesses. Watts' organizational affiliations include the Clark County Wildlife Management Advisory Board and the Las Vegas Valley Water District Advisory Committee.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Watts was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Watts was assigned to the following committees:
- Growth and Infrastructure Committee, Vice chair
- Natural Resources Committee, Chair
- Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
Watts was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 15
Incumbent Howard Watts III defeated Melissa Lynn Spence and Jordy de la Caridad Viciedo Prado in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 15 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Howard Watts III (D) | 57.7 | 9,417 | |
 | Melissa Lynn Spence (R) | 39.2 | 6,404 | |
| Jordy de la Caridad Viciedo Prado (L) | 3.1 | 499 | |
| Total votes: 16,320 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Howard Watts III advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 15.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Melissa Lynn Spence advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 15.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Watts in this election.
2022
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 15
Incumbent Howard Watts III defeated Steven Bang in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 15 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Howard Watts III (D) | 62.5 | 7,602 | |
| Steven Bang (R) | 37.5 | 4,556 | |
| Total votes: 12,158 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 15
Incumbent Howard Watts III defeated Kyle Greenwood in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 15 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Howard Watts III | 69.5 | 1,609 | |
| Kyle Greenwood | 30.5 | 705 | |
| Total votes: 2,314 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Steven Bang advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 15.
2020
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 15
Incumbent Howard Watts III defeated Stan Vaughan in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 15 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Howard Watts III (D) | 64.2 | 12,954 | |
| Stan Vaughan (R) | 35.8 | 7,210 | ||
| Total votes: 20,164 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 15
Incumbent Howard Watts III defeated Burke Andersson in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 15 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Howard Watts III | 69.6 | 2,564 | |
| Burke Andersson | 30.4 | 1,121 | |
| Total votes: 3,685 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Stan Vaughan advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 15.
2018
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 15
Howard Watts III defeated Stan Vaughan in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Howard Watts III (D) | 66.5 | 9,347 | |
| Stan Vaughan (R) | 33.5 | 4,719 | ||
| Total votes: 14,066 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 15
Howard Watts III defeated Juan Manuel Chavez, Lou Toomin, Andrew Spivak, and Michael Gandy in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 15 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Howard Watts III | 45.7 | 1,275 | |
| Juan Manuel Chavez | 31.4 | 875 | |
| Lou Toomin | 8.5 | 236 | |
| Andrew Spivak | 7.7 | 215 | |
| Michael Gandy | 6.7 | 188 | |
| Total votes: 2,789 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 15
Stan Vaughan advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 15 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Stan Vaughan | |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Howard Watts III did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Howard Watts III did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I'm a progressive - I believe that we can harness the collective power of government to make positive impacts in people's lives. I also believe in listening and learning from different perspectives and working to craft policy that solves problems and avoids unintended consequences. My top priorities are ensuring that every worker gets the dignity of a living wage and basic benefits, that every public school helps students reach their full potential, and that everybody can get the healthcare they need at prices they can afford. I also want Nevada to lead the nation in clean energy production and the quality of its election systems.[2] |
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| —Howard Watts III[1] | ||
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2023
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 1 to June 1.
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 3.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Nevada State Assembly District 15 |
Officeholder Nevada State Assembly District 15 |
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| Preceded by - |
Nevada State Assembly District 15 2018-Present |
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