Peter L. Livermore (March 22, 1941 – October 20, 2014) was an American politician who served as a member of the Nevada Assembly as a Republican from 2010 to 2014, representing District 40.[1]
Pete Livermore | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 40th district | |
| In office November 3, 2010 – October 20, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Bonnie Parnell |
| Succeeded by | P. K. O'Neill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 22, 1941 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 2014 (aged 73) Carson City, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Laurie Livermore |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Carson City, Nevada, U.S. |
| Alma mater | L. E. Rabouin High School |
| Website | pete4assembly |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1958–1962 |
Early life
editLivermore was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 22, 1941. He earned a diploma from L. E. Rabouin High School.
Livermore served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958 to 1962.
Political career
editLivermore served as Mayor Pro Tempore of Carson City, Nevada from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he served on the Carson City Board of Supervisors from 1998 to 2010.
In 2010, when Democratic Assemblywoman Bonnie Parnell retired and left the District 40 seat open, Livermore won the three-way June 8, 2010 Republican primary with 50% of the vote.[2] He then won the November 2, 2010 general election with 51% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Robin Williamson.[3]
In 2012, Livermore won the June 12 Republican primary with over 72% of the vote.[4] He then won the November 6, 2012 general election with over 57% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Rich Dunn.[5]
Personal life and death
editLivermore resided in Carson City, Nevada. He had a wife and three children.
On October 20, 2014, Livermore died of a heart attack at the age of 73.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Pete Livermore's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ "2010 Official Statewide Primary Election Results June 8, 2010". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ "2010 Official Statewide General Election Results November 2, 2010". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ "2012 Unofficial Statewide Primary Election Results June 12, 2012". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ "2012 Official Statewide General Election Results November 6, 2012". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ Carson City Pete Livermore dies
- ^ Nevada Assemblyman dies of heart attack
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