Michael Sprinkle | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Nevada Assembly from the 30th district | |
| In office February 4, 2013 – March 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Debbie Smith |
| Succeeded by | Greg Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Sparks, Nevada, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Loyola Marymount University |
| Website |
sprinkleforassembly |
Michael Sprinkle, [1] (born in 1968 in San Francisco, California), is an American politician and served as a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly beginning on February 4, 2013 representing District 30. Michael Sprinkle resigned from the Nevada Assembly in April 2019.
Education
Sprinkle earned his BLA from Loyola Marymount University. [2]
Politics
2006 campaign
Initially challenging Republican Assemblyman John Marvel for the District 32 seat, Sprinkle was unopposed for the August 15, 2006 Democratic Primary, but lost the November 7, 2006 General election. [3]
2012 campaign
When Democratic Assemblyman Debbie Smith ran for Nevada Senate and left the House District 30 seat open, Sprinkle was unopposed for the three-way June 12, 2012 Democratic Primary and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 12,094 votes (57.01%) against Republican nominee Ken Lightfoot. [4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Sprinkle | 12,094 | 57.01 | |
| Republican | Ken Lightfoot | 9,118 | 42.99 | |
2014 campaign
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Sprinkle | 6,187 | 53.89 | |
| Republican | Lauren Scott | 5,293 | 46.11 | |
2016 campaign
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Sprinkle | 13,572 | 57.87 | |
| Republican | Lauren Scott | 9,881 | 42.13 | |
2018 campaign
Michael Sprinkle was unopposed in the 2018 general election and remained seated in the Nevada State Assembly. [7] However, due to "growing sexual harassment claims" Michael Sprinkle resigned from the Nevada Assembly in April 2019. [8]
Assistant Majority Leader Julia Ratti said in a statement, "We condemn sexual misconduct in the strongest terms.” [9]
References
- ^ "Assemblyman Michael Sprinkle". Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Legislature. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ "Michael Sprinkle's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ "2006 Official Statewide General Election Results November 7, 2006". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ "2012 Official Statewide General Election Results November 6, 2012". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ "2014-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "2016-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ^ "Blue Wave in Washoe, Clark; rurals stick with GOP". Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Appeal. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
- ^ Megan Messerly and Michelle Rindels (March 14, 2019). "Democratic Assemblyman Mike Sprinkle resigns amid accusations of sexual harassment". thenevadaindependent.com.
- ^ "Mike Sprinkle resigns from Nevada Assembly over 'sexual harassment claims'". Reno, Nevada: Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
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