State Assembly District 21 in Nevada State House District 21, Nevada
2026 Primary Election
- Patsy A. Carvalho — Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 21 in NV
Patsy Carvalho is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 21 in the 2026 election cycle. Having advanced uncontested from the Republican primary, which was canceled, Carvalho is now preparing for the general election on November 3, 2026. In the general election, Carvalho will challenge incumbent Democrat Elaine Marzola and Libertarian Tighe Galvin for the seat. The candidate has participated in Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection initiative, though specific policy platforms or personal background details are not detailed in the available public information.
- Tighe Galvin — Teacher in NV
Tighe Galvin is a political candidate seeking election to the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 21, as a Libertarian. He completed his high school education at Green Valley High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2025. Galvin has professional experience working as a teacher. He is on the ballot for the general election in November 2026, with the primary election scheduled for June 2026.
- Elaine Marzola — Incumbent Nevada State Assemblymember in Henderson, NV
Elaine Marzola is an incumbent Democratic member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 21 since 2020. A small business owner, she advocates for economic growth, supporting small businesses and job creation. Marzola is a staunch supporter of reproductive rights, safeguarding access to contraception and abortion. Her platform includes strengthening gun background checks, increasing public school funding, and providing mental health resources for first responders. She champions environmental protection, investing in renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions. Marzola also supports expanding legal cannabis possession and reducing related driving penalties, and is seeking re-election in 2026.