State Assembly District 8 in Nevada State House District 8, Nevada

2026 Primary Election

• Paul John Cook Sr. — Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 8 in NV

  Paul John Cook Sr., a member of the Democratic Party, is seeking election to the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 8. He is currently on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for June 9, 2026. Cook Sr. is challenging incumbent Duy Nguyen in this primary race, aiming to secure a spot for the general election on November 3, 2026. Information regarding his professional background or specific policy positions is not available.

• Duy Nguyen — Incumbent Nevada State Assembly Member in NV

  Ngoc "Duy" Vu Nguyen is a Democratic incumbent representing Nevada State Assembly District 8, where he has served since November 2022, with his current term ending in November 2026. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary on June 9. A champion of public safety, Nguyen is the only candidate in the race endorsed by law enforcement. He is committed to securing funding and resources for local police, supporting community policing, and advocating for common-sense gun safety measures. His economic platform focuses on future-proofing Nevada by preparing the workforce for new industries, technology, and jobs through re-training, vocational pipelines, and education improvements.

• Joseph "joey" Charafi — Founder, Stop the Traffic Foundation in Las Vegas, NV

  Joseph "Joey" Charafi, a Las Vegas native and father, is a Republican candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 8. With 35 years in Clark County, he is not a career politician but a neighbor who founded the Stop the Traffic Foundation, a Nevada nonprofit combating child trafficking. His background in media, production, and small business informs his understanding of real economies. Charafi is running to bring urgent action to Carson City, focusing on protecting children from trafficking and improving animal welfare by cracking down on illegal breeding and abuse. He believes real leadership is about showing up and acting, not waiting.

• David Farrakhan — Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 8 in Las Vegas, NV

  David Farrakhan is a Republican candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 8 in the 2026 Primary Election. An Armed Forces Chamber Vet, he advocates for robust funding for law enforcement, community policing, and crime prevention, alongside infrastructure upgrades and pedestrian safety. His platform supports responsible tax practices, transparency, and targeted relief for seniors. Farrakhan is committed to improving teacher recruitment, expanding career and technical education, and fostering school-parent-business partnerships. He also aims to expand access to community clinics, telehealth, and mental health services for families. He holds a Commercial Driver License and is based in Las Vegas.