State Assembly District 18 in Nevada State House District 18, Nevada

2026 Primary Election

• Antario "iron Tiger" Brown — Candidate for Nevada State Assembly in Whitney, NV

  Antario "Iron Tiger" Brown, also known as "Tiger," is a Democratic candidate running for the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 18. He is slated to appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary election on June 9, 2026, where he will be challenging incumbent Venicia Considine. A key policy position for Brown is his strong support for congressional term limits; he has signed a pledge to work towards an amendment proposal convention for this purpose. Brown's campaign, based out of Whitney, Nevada, aims to replace career politicians with citizen leadership. As of early 2026, his campaign has reported no contributions or expenditures.

• Venicia Considine — Incumbent Nevada State Assemblymember in Las Vegas, NV

  Venicia Considine is an incumbent Democratic member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 18 since 2020. Born in Flushing, Queens, New York, she has called Las Vegas home for over 34 years. She earned a B.A., M.A., and J.D. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, overcoming early challenges, including living in a campground, to become a successful attorney. For 15 years, she has advocated for children, seniors, and families at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. Considine is running for re-election to ensure East Las Vegas families have access to affordable housing, well-paying jobs, quality education, and economic stability.

• Crystal Newton — Business Strategist in NV

  Crystal Newton is a business strategist and co-host of the "775 Alive" podcast, bringing global experience to Nevada's future discussions. A resident of Clark County, she operates USPP, a nonprofit focused on Colorado River restoration and establishing a Nevada National Monument. She also runs GBI, an agricultural irrigation dealership. Newton is a Republican candidate for Nevada Assembly District 18 in the 2026 election. She advocates for supporting school choice, enhancing public safety through road improvements, and growing the economy by reducing waste rather than raising taxes. She is running to prevent a Democratic supermajority in the state legislature, aiming to restore political balance and keep Nevada "Free."