Selena La Rue Hatch
Selena La Rue Hatch (Democratic Party) is a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 25. She assumed office on November 9, 2022. Her current term ends on November 4, 2026.
La Rue Hatch (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 25. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
La Rue Hatch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Selena La Rue Hatch was born in and lives in Reno, Nevada. La Rue Hatch earned a bachelor's degree from Boston University in 2011 and a graduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2016. La Rue Hatch's career experience includes working as a teacher in Washoe County School District.[1][2][3]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
La Rue Hatch was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 25
Incumbent Selena La Rue Hatch defeated Diana Sande in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 25 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Selena La Rue Hatch (D)  | 53.5 | 21,586 |
 | Diana Sande (R) | 46.5 | 18,754 | |
| Total votes: 40,340 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Selena La Rue Hatch advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 25.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Diana Sande advanced from the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 25.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 25
Selena La Rue Hatch defeated Sam Kumar in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 25 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Selena La Rue Hatch (D) | 53.9 | 17,608 |
 | Sam Kumar (R) | 46.1 | 15,060 | |
| Total votes: 32,668 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 25
Selena La Rue Hatch defeated Alex Goff in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 25 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Selena La Rue Hatch | 64.9 | 4,493 |
| Alex Goff | 35.1 | 2,432 | ||
| Total votes: 6,925 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 25
Sam Kumar defeated Jacob Williams and Greg Batchelder in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 25 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sam Kumar | 56.1 | 4,052 |
 | Jacob Williams | 30.5 | 2,199 | |
| Greg Batchelder | 13.4 | 966 | ||
| Total votes: 7,217 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Selena La Rue Hatch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by La Rue Hatch's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Our district needs a teacher’s voice in the room where decisions are made and that is why I am running for reelection in Assembly District 25. From an underfunded education system to the ravages of climate change to the lack of affordable housing, we face many challenges in Nevada. At times, addressing these issues seems daunting; however, they are not insurmountable. With courage, honesty, and a willingness to try something new we can solve these problems and create a brighter future for all Nevadans.
- As an Assemblymember and classroom teacher, I have always been a fierce advocate for my community and I fight every day to ensure that my constituents are heard in the halls of power. I am running for reelection to continue that fight for our community. Teachers face no shortage of challenges in the classroom and the work never ends. This has more than prepared me for the Nevada Legislature and I promise no one will work harder for our community than me.
- I am the only candidate in this race who has been endorsed by our Washoe community. I have earned the endorsement of Washoe teachers, Washoe firefighters, Washoe law enforcement, and Washoe Workers.
I've also earned those endorsements from groups all across the state, but Washoe is our home and Washoe voices are the ones that matter most to me.
I've also earned the support of abortions rights groups like Planned Parenthood and Emily's List, environmental advocacy groups like the Nevada Conservation League and Sierra Club, and groups working on a whole host of issues to support our community like Make the Road Action and Silver State Equality. Everyone working to make Nevada brighter is on Team Selena.
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2022
Selena La Rue Hatch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by La Rue Hatch's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- We face many challenges in Nevada. From an underfunded education system to the highest unemployment in the nation to the ravages of climate change. At times, addressing these issues seems daunting; however, they are not insurmountable. With courage, honesty, and a willingness to try something new we can solve these problems and create a brighter future for all Nevadans.
- We’ve known it for years – education is broken in Nevada. And yet, nothing seems to change. Every two years, our leaders promise to fix our education system, but as someone who is in the classroom, I can tell you, I don’t see the fixes happening. Enough is enough. Clearly, we need more educators in the room where decisions are made. We cannot continue to accept the status quo. We cannot stand by while another generation of Nevadans is left behind by our broken school system. Our leaders must take their role as stewards of our schools seriously and they must increase their investment in our schools. I will make sure that happens when I am in the room.
- Our district needs a teacher’s voice in the room where decisions are made. A voice of someone who understands what it means to carry thousands of dollars in student debt and pay almost half your income in childcare expenses. A voice of someone who understands the struggles of affording housing in a market that has priced out all but the richest Nevadans. A voice of someone who feels the impact of decisions made by the legislature. A voice of someone who has never been afraid to question the status quo and advocate for everyday Nevadans. I will be that voice in the legislature for Assembly District 25.
A brighter Nevada is possible, and I am committing all of my energies to ensure that it becomes a reality. I hope that you will join me in this campaign and help transform our Reno community and state for the better.
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 6 to June 5.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Nevada State Assembly District 25 |
Officeholder Nevada State Assembly District 25 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 5, 2022
- ↑ Selena La Rue Hatch 2022 campaign website, "Meet Selena," accessed January 21, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 13, 2024
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| Preceded by Jill Tolles (R) |
Nevada State Assembly District 25 2022-Present |
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