State Assembly District 16 in Nevada State House District 16, Nevada

2026 Primary Election

• Eva Olivia Chase — Education specialist and teacher in Las Vegas, NV

  Eva Olivia Chase is a progressive Democratic candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 16, in the 2026 primary election. A fully transitioned trans woman and a U.S. Air Force veteran (1980-1991), she holds a bachelor's degree from the University of West Florida, alongside earlier associate degrees. Her professional background includes 16 years as an education specialist and teacher, notably at Mandalay Bay and Shark Reef Aquarium. Affiliated with Trans Pride of Las Vegas and SW DEMOCRATS, Chase has lived in Las Vegas, Nevada, since 2007, having moved from Pensacola, Florida. She previously ran in the 2024 Democratic primary, securing 27% of the vote.

• Cecelia González — Incumbent State Assemblymember in Las Vegas, NV

  Cecelia González is a 30-year-old Thai-Mexican American and Las Vegas native, raised by immigrant parents. Her upbringing with limited resources ignited a passion for social, environmental, and economic justice. First elected to Nevada's Assembly District 16 in November 2020, she holds bachelor's and master's degrees from UNLV and is pursuing a Ph.D. in multicultural education. González actively shapes Nevada's educational landscape and advocates for issues like women's health and criminal justice reform. She serves as Chair of the Nevada Latino Legislative Caucus and previously volunteered for NARAL, Planned Parenthood, and Mass Liberation Project.

• John Carlo — Candidate for State Assembly in NV

  John Carlo is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 16. He is currently preparing for the general election, scheduled for November 3, 2026. His path to the general election was unopposed, as the Republican primary, initially set for June 9, 2026, was canceled. In the upcoming general election, Carlo will be running against Jasmine Kurys, who is listed with "No Political Party." No specific details about Carlo's professional background, policy positions, or personal motivations for running are available in the provided information.

• Jasmine Kurys — Personal Chef and Educator in NV

  Jasmine Kurys is a candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 16, running without a political party. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Her extensive professional background includes experience as a stage manager, barista, sales manager, personal chef, educator, storyteller, creator, and writer. Kurys is focused on representing her community in the State Assembly.