Maurice Washington
Maurice Washington (b. July 25, 1956) is a former Republican member of the Nevada State Senate. He represented the Washoe 2 District from 1994 to 2010. State term limits disqualified him from re-election in 2010.
During his time in the senate he served as Majority Whip and Assistant Majority Whip. He was also a member of the Washoe County Central Republican Committee.
Biography
Washington earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nevada, Reno. His professional experience includes being the Founder/Pastor for the Center of Hope Christian Fellowship. He is also a businessman.
Committee assignments
While in the Nevada State Senate, Washington served on the following committees:
Elections
2006
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Washington won re-election to the Washoe 2 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating John Emerson.[1]
| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 2 District (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Maurice Washington (R)
|
19,952 | 55.29% | ||
| John Emerson | 16,136 | 44.71% | ||
2002
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2002
In November 2002, Washington won re-election to the Washoe 2 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Joe Carter.[2]
| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 2 District (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Maurice Washington (R)
|
16,394 | 56.48% | ||
| Joe Carter | 12,597 | 43.40% | ||
1998
In November 1998, Washington won re-election to the Washoe 2 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Jim Spoo.[3]
| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 2 District (1998) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Maurice Washington (R)
|
8,758 | |||
| Jim Spoo | 6,802 | |||
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Personal
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Washington and his wife, Donna, have four children.
Recent news
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External links
- Maurice Washington's official Nevada State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1994
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Nevada Senate, Washoe 2 District 1994–2010 |
Succeeded by Don Gustavson (R) |
