Mark Amodei
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Mark E. Amodei | |
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Member of the Nevada Senate from the Capital district | |
In office 1999-2010 | |
Preceded by | Ernie Adler[1][2] |
Succeeded by | James Settelmeyer[3] |
Member of the Nevada House of Representatives from the Capital district | |
In office 1996-1999 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Carson City, Nevada | June 12, 1958
Political party | Republican |
Children | Ryanne, Erin |
Residence | Carson City, Nevada |
Alma mater | University of Nevada, University of the Pacific |
Profession | U.S. Army captain, Attorney |
Website | [1] |
Mark E. Amodei (pronounced ah-muh-day) was a Republican member of the Nevada Senate, representing the Capital District (map) since 1998. Previously he served in the Nevada Assembly from 1997 through 1998. After public office as state Senator, he served as chairman of the Nevada Republican Party until May 2011, when he stepped down in order to pursue the republican nomination for congress. Amodei is a candidate for the special election to be held September 13, 2011, to replace former Congressman Dean Heller in Nevada's second congressional district.
Early life
Mark was born to an Irish couple. Donald Amodei was a volunteer fireman who found his calling with the Forestry Division, while his wife Joy worked for a local physician. He has a younger sister Denise.
He graduated from Carson High School in 1976, where he was student class president. Mark attended the University of Nevada before enrolling at McGeorge Law School, where he received his J.D. in 1983.
When Amodei entered the U.S. Army, he had not yet passed the bar exam. So, he was assigned to an artillery division. Upon passing the bar, he became an Army J.A.G.C. officer prosecuting criminal matters, an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Assistant Post Judge Advocate. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Meritorious Service Award. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, Mark returned home become an attorney.
Assemblyman
In 1996, he was elected to the Nevada Assembly, representing Carson City, the state capital. He was named the Outstanding Freshman Legislator.[4]
State Senator
He selected to serve as the President pro tempore of the Nevada State Senate. He has served on the Legislative Commission, Vice Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Access to Public Health Care, Education Commission of the States, Public Lands committee, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Legislative Oversight committee, Chairman of the Education Technology committee, and was a member of the Nevada Supreme Court's committee on Court Funding.
2003 tax increase
Amodei was the co-author, with Democratic Senator Terry Care, of a plan in 2003 to increase taxes in Nevada by $1 billion. The plan was offered as an alternative to governor Kenny Guinn's tax plan, which called for over $1 billion in revenue increases.[5]
The final plan he voted for raised taxes by $873 million.[6]
Expanding collective bargaining for state workers
In 2009, Amodei supported a proposal to expand collect bargaining rights for state workers.[7]
Gas tax increase
In 2009, Amodei sponsored a bill that would have allowed for a gas tax increase in Washoe County.[8]
Opposed medical liability reform
In 2003, Amodei voted against a tort reform bill that would have changed Nevada's medical liability law.[9] He was the only Republican Senator to vote against the bill.
2010 Run for U.S. Senate
Amodei ran for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate against Democrat Harry Reid, the Majority Leader. He dropped out before election day, as State Assemblywoman Sharron Angle won the primary and lost the general election to Reid.
2011 Run for U.S. House of Representatives
On September 13, 2011, Nevada will choose a replacement for Congressman Dean Heller, who was appointed to fill John Ensign's seat the U.S. Senate, following his resignation from the position. Amodei announced his bid for the congressional seat in May 2011. The next month, he won the Republican nomination by taking in 221 out of 323 ballots to win. He only needed 162 votes. He defeated State Senator Greg Brower, who received just 56 votes and prominent U.S. Navy Veteran Kirk Lippold, who received just 46 votes.[10]
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mark E. Amodei | 12,348 | 53% | ||
Democratic | Ernie Alder (Incumbent) | 10,896 | 47% | ||
Majority | 1,452 | 6% | |||
Turnout | 23,244 | ||||
Republican gain from Democratic | Swing |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mark E. Amodei | 25,368 | 82% | ||
Democratic | David Schumann | 4,962 | 16% | ||
Republican hold | Swing |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mark E. Amodei | 27,039 | 78% | ||
Democratic | Ike Yochum | 7,761 | 22% | ||
Republican hold | Swing |
Political positions
According to his campaign website here is what he says he would support as U.S. Senator:[14]
- Reduce taxes
- Reform regulations
- Provide incentives
- Extend Bush tax cuts
- Cut spending
- Oppose government run health care
Personal life
Amodei has two daughters: Erin, a nursing student at Truckee Meadows Community College, and Ryanne,a physician trainer on the DaVinci Robotic Surgical Instrument and former engineer in the U.S. Navy.
References
- ^ http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=LVRB&p_theme=lvrb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FD391A79A1FDC1F&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
- ^ http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/1998/Feb-12-Thu-1998/opinion/6943355.html
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=629771
- ^ http://www.amodei4nevada.com/meet-mark.asp
- ^ Vogel, Ed (March 13, 2003). "ALTERNATIVE PROPOSAL: Room, service tax key to new plan". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- ^ Whaley, Sean (June 23, 2003). "SPECIAL SESSION: Senate OKs tax package". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Riley, Brendan (June 5, 2009). "Bargaining rights bill vetoed by Gibbons". Associated Press. Retrieved June 5, 2009.
- ^ Ryan, Cy (September 9, 2009). "State Sen. Amodei enters race against Harry Reid". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- ^ "Doctors get boost in Senate". Las Vegas Sun. April 23, 2003. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- ^ http://www.lahontanvalleynews.com/article/20110618/NEWS/110619864/1055&ParentProfile=1045
- ^ http://sos.state.nv.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=192
- ^ http://sos.state.nv.us/SOSelectionPages/results/2002General/ElectionSummary.aspx
- ^ http://sos.state.nv.us/SOSelectionPages/results/2006StateWideGeneral/ElectionSummary.aspx
- ^ http://www.amodei4nevada.com/topics/currentissues.asp
External links
- Amodei 4 Nevada official website
- Nevada State Legislature - Senator Mark E. Amodei official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Mark E. Amodei (NV) profile
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