Justin Watkins

Justin Lee Watkins (born May 27, 1979) is a former Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly. He represented the 35th district, which covers parts of the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

Justin Watkins
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 35th district
In office
November 9, 2016 – November 2018
Preceded byBrent A. Jones
Succeeded byMichelle Gorelow
Personal details
Born
Justin Lee Watkins

(1979-05-27) May 27, 1979
Las Vegas, Nevada
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMarni
Children2
Residence(s)Las Vegas, Nevada
Alma materOregon State University
University of San Diego School of Law

Biography

Watkins was born in Las Vegas in 1979, and graduated from Oregon State University in 2001. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2004.[1] Watkins practices law with Battle Born Injury Lawyers, a firm that includes fellow Assemblyman Steve Yeager. He is licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, and Utah.[2]

Watkins ran for the Assembly in 2016. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated incumbent Republican Brent A. Jones.[3]

In October 2017, Watkins announced he would not seek reelection in 2018.[4][5]

Personal life

Watkins and his wife, Marni, have 2 daughters; Adyson and Sydney.[1]

Political positions

Watkins identifies as a moderate Democrat. He supports expanding background checks for gun purchases.[6]

Electoral history
Nevada Assembly District 35 election, 2016[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Justin Watkins 16,700 54.4%
Republican Brent A. Jones 13,996 45.6%
Total votes 30,696 100.0%

References
  1. "Justin Watkins' Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  2. "Justin L. Watkins". Battle Born Injury Lawyers. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  3. Rindels, Michelle (January 26, 2017). "Freshman Orientation: Democratic Assemblyman Justin Watkins". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  4. Whaley, Sean (October 12, 2017). "Las Vegas Democrat Justin Watkins will give up Assembly seat". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  5. Rindels, Michelle (October 12, 2017). "Assemblyman Justin Watkins says he won't seek re-election". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  6. Cullen, Natalie (August 10, 2016). "State Assembly District 35 - Justin Watkins - Democratic". KNPR. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  7. "NV State Assembly 35 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
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