Melanie Scheible

Melanie Scheible is the incumbent Nevada State Senator for District 9, serving since 2018. A Democrat, she holds the position of Chief Democratic Whip. Scheible advocates for public safety, focusing on crime prevention through after-school programs, job training, and mental health treatment. She champions affordable and accessible healthcare, working to control costs and expand access to birth control, including sponsoring legislation for pharmacist-dispensed options. Additionally, she supports environmental sustainability, promoting investment in wind, solar, and geothermal energy and advancing clean energy infrastructure to meet Nevada's climate goals.