State Assembly District 22 in Nevada State House District 22, Nevada

2026 Primary Election

• Shenea Booth — Small business owner in Henderson, NV

  Shenea Booth is a Democratic candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, seeking to represent District 22 in the June 9, 2026 primary election. A former world champion gymnast and a small business owner, she is running to provide steady leadership and practical solutions for her community. Booth aims to address the pressures faced by Nevada families and improve the cost of living, emphasizing the need for leadership that listens and delivers results for Henderson residents. She was among the first candidates to file for this election cycle.

• Dionisio C. "daniel" Hernandez — Candidate for State Assembly in NV

  Dionisio "Daniel" C. Hernandez is a Democratic candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, seeking to represent District 22. He is on the ballot for the Democratic primary election scheduled for June 9, 2026, where he will compete against Shenea Booth and Tamara Taylor. His campaign focuses are not detailed in available public records, as he has not yet completed a candidate survey. He aims to secure his party's nomination to advance to the general election on November 3, 2026.

• Tamara N. Taylor — Candidate for Nevada State Assembly in NV

  Tamara N. Taylor, a Democratic candidate, is seeking election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 22 in the primary on June 9, 2026. Her campaign focuses on a range of critical issues for Nevada residents. Taylor advocates for healthcare as a fundamental right, addressing profit-driven care, provider shortages, and mental health support within the U.S. system. On the economy, she is determined to find solutions for families struggling with housing costs, food, vital medications, wage stagnation, and the housing market. Taylor also supports increased funding for public schools and higher wages for educators. Additionally, she emphasizes investing in infrastructure projects like solar paneling and light rail to strengthen communities, create jobs, and foster energy independence, while also opposing cutbacks affecting veterans' services.

• Melissa Hardy — Incumbent Member of the Nevada State Assembly in Las Vegas, NV

  Melissa Hardy is an incumbent Republican member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 22, having assumed office in November 2018. She also serves as Assistant Republican Floor Leader South. Born in Las Vegas in 1969, she earned a B.S. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and previously worked as a real estate agent. Hardy advocates for policies discouraging "porch pirates," combating human trafficking, increasing mental health resources, and creating an agile regulatory system to attract new industries. She champions school choice, proposes breaking up the Clark County School District, and supports expanding medical school and residency programs in Nevada. Hardy is seeking re-election to her Assembly seat in 2026.