2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada

The 2010 House elections in Nevada occurred on November 2, 2010, to elect the members of the State of Nevada's delegation to the United States House of Representatives. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; the elected served in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011, until January 3, 2013. Nevada has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census.

These elections were held concurrently with other Nevada elections, including the U.S. Senate, gubernatorial, and various other state and local elections.

Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesSeats %+/– %Republican3357,36950.85266.67Democratic3317,83545.22133.33Independent American314,9672.1300.0Independent16,4730.9200.0Libertarian26,1440.8700.0Total12702,788100.03100.0

By district Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada by district:

DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 58,995 35.28% 103,246 61.75% 4,965 2.97% 167,206 100.0% Democratic HoldDistrict 2 169,458 63.30% 87,421 32.66% 10,829 4.04% 267,708 100.0% Republican HoldDistrict 3 128,916 48.13% 127,168 47.47% 11,790 4.40% 267,874 100.0% Republican GainTotal 357,369 50.85% 317,835 45.22% 27,584 3.93% 702,788 100.0%

District 1

This district covered most of the City of Las Vegas, as well as parts of North Las Vegas and parts of unincorporated Clark County. Incumbent Democrat Shelley Berkley, who had represented the district since 1999, ran for re-election. She was re–elected with 67.6% of the vote in 2008 and the district had a PVI of D+10."Partisan Voting Index Districts of the 111th Congress." The Cook Political Report. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 June 2011. <>.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Shelley Berkley, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican primary Fiore had originally filed to challenge of incumbent state senator Dennis Nolan in the Republican primary, however on the March 12 filing deadline, she switched to run for congress with the open support of the national party.

Candidates Nominee Kenneth Wegner, Gulf War veteran, part-time bail enforcement agent, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2004, nominee for this seat in 2006 and 2008

Eliminated in primary David Cunningham, small business owner Michele Fiore, Health Care Company CEO Chuck Flume, businessman Craig Lake, small business owner Michael Monroe, handyman and candidate for this seat in 2006 Scott Neistadt Joseph Tatner, writer and career coach

Results

Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Edward Klapproth

Independent American primary Candidates Nominee Jonathon Hansen

General election Campaign Berkley faced Republican candidate Kenneth Wegner, her opponent from 2006 and 2008, but Berkley did not face much of a challenge from Wegner. Both the Las Vegas Review-Journal and the Las Vegas Sun endorsed Berkley in her bid for re-election, with the Sun praising her as a "tireless and diligent worker for her constituents," "a champion of seniors and veterans," and "an advocate for education."

Endorsements

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball, November 1, 2010RCPRealClearPolitics, November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

Results

District 2

This district covered all of Nevada except for parts of Clark County. Reno, along with surrounding Washoe County, casts about 70% of the district's vote. The 2nd District had been represented by Republicans continuously since its creation. Incumbent Republican Dean Heller, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. He was re–elected with 51.8% of the vote in 2008 and the district had a PVI of R+5.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dean Heller, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary Patrick Colletti, pediatrician

Results

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Nancy Price, former regent of the Nevada System of Higher Education and U.S. Air Force veteran

Eliminated in primary Denis Dehne, retired pilot and activist Ken McKenna, attorney and member of the Nevada State Board of Education

Declined Jill Derby, chair of the Nevada Democratic Party, former Regent for the University and Community College System of Nevada, nominee for this seat in 2006 and 2008

Results

Independent American primary Candidates Nominee Russell Best

General election Campaign Though Heller faced a close election in 2006 and a somewhat competitive election in 2008, his two-time Democratic opponent Jill Derby declined to run for a third time. Criticizing Price's "glowing" citations of Bernie Sanders, an openly socialist United States Senator and praising Congressman Heller's "core principles," the Las Vegas Review-Journal endorsed Heller in his bid for a third term.

Endorsements

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

Results On election day, Heller won by a large margin, as expected.

District 3

This district covered the suburbs of Las Vegas, including Henderson, parts of North Las Vegas and Summerlin, and much of unincorporated Clark County. Incumbent Democratic Dina Titus, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. She was elected with 47.4% of the vote in 2008 and the district had a PVI of D+2.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dina Titus, incumbent U.S. Representative and nominee for Governor in 2006

Eliminated in primary John Beard, retired small–businessman

Results

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Joe Heck, former state senator

Eliminated in primary Ed Bridges, tea party activist and insurance agent Brad Leutwyler, University of Nevada, Las Vegas professor Steve Nohrden, realtor

Withdrawn John Guedry, former City National Bank executive Rob Lauer, real estate investor

Declined Brian Scroggins, businessman and former Clark County Republican Party chair

Results

Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Joseph Silvestri, teacher, realtor, nominee for this seat in 2004, 2006 and 2008

Independent American primary Candidates Nominee Scott Narter

General election Campaign Throughout the campaign, the two candidates argued over the effectiveness of the 2009 Stimulus, how the health care reform bill would affect small businesses, and whether Democratic control of the government has helped or hurt the country.Dina Titus, Joe Heck exchange jabs in second debate - Las Vegas Sun News

The Las Vegas Review-Journal strongly criticized Congresswoman Titus for being "a Keynesian to the core" and for believing "government simply isn't spending enough to ensure our prosperity" and praised Republican challenger Heck for bringing "to the office the kind of perspective the House badly needs," endorsing Heck over Titus. The Sun, on the other hand, endorsed Titus, citing her "active and visible" profile and her work to "marshal federal support" to "homeowners hit hard by the economic crisis" as reasons for their endorsement.

Endorsements

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferrorDinaTitus (D)JoeHeck (R)BarryMichaels (I)OtherUndecided Mason-Dixon (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Mason-Dixon Oct October 25–27, 2010400 (LV) ±5.0% 43% 53% – 1% 3%OnMessage Inc. (R) October 21–24, 2010? ±4.9% 42% 49% – 3% 6%The Hill/ANGAThe Hill/ANGA September 25–27, 2010 403 (LV) ±4.9% 44% 47% – – 6%Mason-Dixon (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Mason-Dixon Sep September 7–9, 2010 400 (LV) ±5.0% 47% 43% – 1% 9%Ayres, McHenry & Associates (American Action Forum)American Action Forum August 23–24, 2010 400 (V) ±4.9% 45% 48% – – 7%Mason-Dixon (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Mason-Dixon August August 9–11, 2010 400 (LV) ±5.0% 43% 42% – 3% 12%Mason-Dixon (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Mason-Dixon July July 12–14, 2010 400 (LV) ±5.0% 42% 40% – 5% 13%Mason-Dixon (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Mason-Dixon April April 5–7, 2010 300 (LV) ±6.0% 44% 49% – – 7%Wilson Research StrategiesMarch 24–25, 2010 ? ±4.9% 35% 40% 7% – 18%Mason-Dixon (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Mason-Dixon December November 30 – December 2, 2009300 (RV) ±6.0% 40% 40% – – 20%

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

Results Even though polling showed Heck with a lead over the incumbent Titus, it was a surprisingly close race, and Heck eked into Congress with less than a one percent and 1,700 vote margin of victory.

Notes

References

External links Election Center at the Nevada Secretary of State U.S. Congress candidates for Nevada at Project Vote Smart Nevada U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Nevada from OpenSecrets 2010 Nevada General Election graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com

House - Nevada from the Cook Political Report

Election 2010 from Vegas PBS