Vonne Chowning[1] (born in 1943 in Long Beach, California)[2] is a former American politician. She served as a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly from 1988 to 1990 and again from 1992 to 2004, representing Districts 19 and 28 (both covering the northeastern Las Vegas Valley).
Vonne Chowning | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 19th district | |
| In office November 9, 1988 – November 7, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Paul May |
| Succeeded by | Pat Little |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 28th district | |
| In office November 4, 1992 – November 3, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Mo Denis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 5, 1943 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada, Reno (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Realtor |
Background edit
Chowning received her bachelor's degree in education from University of Nevada, Reno and worked as a foreign language teacher.[1] She is fluent in Spanish.[3] Later she became a realtor, a profession which she still practices, as well as a member of the Greater Las Vegas Board of Realtors.[3][1]
Elections edit
- 1988 In the Democratic primary for Assembly District 19, Chowning defeated three other candidates (including her eventual successor in the seat, Pat Little) with 616 votes (43%). She then defeated Republican Connie Glass with 2,721 votes (76%).[4]
- 1990 Chowning and Little both ran again, and this time Chowning lost the primary with 532 votes (43%) to Little's 703 votes (57%)).[5]
- 1992 After redistricting, much of Assembly District 19 was now in District 28. Chowning ran in AD28 and won a close three-way primary against Harold Giron and Jose Solorio with 552 votes (35%). In the general election she won against Republican Michael Palmieri with 2,781 votes (72%).[6]
- 1994 Chowning was unopposed in the primary. In the general election she defeated Independent American Party candidate Dicksie Duke, winning 1,581 votes (78%).[7]
- 1996 Chowning was unopposed in the primary. In the general election she defeated Duke and Libertarian candidate Jim Burns, winning 1,536 votes (76%).[8]
- 1998 Only two candidates filed for District 28, both Democrats. As a result, there was no primary and the two competed in the general election. Chowning defeated Judi Lynn with 900 votes (60%).[9][10]
- 2000 Chowning won the primary with 267 votes (58%) against Judi Lynn.[11] She then defeated Libertarian James Dan with 1,197 votes (55%) in the general election.[12]
- 2002 After the 2000 Census, Assembly District 28 was redrawn to exclude Chowning's house. However, she moved back into the district in order to run for re-election.[3] She won the primary with 601 votes (53%) against Mo Denis, her eventual successor in the seat.[13] She then won a rematch with Dan with 2,216 votes (65%) in the general election.[14]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Vonne Chowning" (PDF). Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Legislature. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "Vonne Chowning's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Chowning edges Denis for Assembly". Las Vegas Sun. September 4, 2002. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "1988 Primary and General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "1990 Primary and General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "1992 Primary and General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "1994 Primary and General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "1996 Primary and General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "1998 Official Statewide Primary Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "1998 Official Statewide General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2000 Official Clark Primary Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2000 Official Clark General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2002 Official Clark Primary Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "2002 Official Clark General Election Results". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved January 26, 2022.