State Senate District 21 in Nevada State Senate District 21, Nevada

2026 Primary Election

• James Ohrenschall — Incumbent State Senator in Las Vegas, NV

  James Ohrenschall, born October 1972 in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a Democratic incumbent in the Nevada State Senate, representing District 21 since 2018. He previously served in the Nevada Assembly from 2006-2018, where he succeeded his mother, Eugenia Ohrenschall. He earned his BA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a JD from its William S. Boyd School of Law. Ohrenschall focuses on creating 21st-century jobs, improving public schools, and advocating for the voiceless, notably sponsoring legislation for autism treatment coverage. Endorsed by Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, he aims to continue working for Nevada's families and the overall betterment of the state.

• Junior Romero — Law student, community organizer in Las Vegas, NV

  Junior Romero is a Democratic candidate for Nevada State Senate District 21 in the 2026 primary. A community organizer and law student (J.D. expected 2026), he is the eldest son of Mexican immigrants and a first-generation college graduate. Deeply rooted in East Las Vegas, Romero served Clark County during the COVID pandemic as a Community Services Specialist, assisting residents with food, healthcare access, and vaccines. His campaign, "Junior Romero for Nevada," is people-supported, rejecting corporate PAC money. He focuses on fighting for working families and bringing a new direction to the Eastside community he calls home.

• Al Rojas — Candidate for State Senate in NV

  Al Rojas, a Republican, is campaigning for the Nevada State Senate to represent District 21 in the 2026 general election. With a background as an Electronics Engineer for 38 years in Irvine, California, he advocates for fiscal responsibility, aiming to reduce government overspending and prevent budget deficits. His economic diversification plan involves attracting high-tech businesses to safe communities like Henderson, then expanding that growth to inner-city areas. He also prioritizes public safety and education, proposing to expand the 'Read by 3rd Grade' program into libraries, parks, and through first responders, and to support legislation for prosecuting hardened criminals. Rojas has garnered support from local law enforcement, including Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. He is running to enhance Clark County and Las Vegas as a prime location for families, businesses, and career development.