Patricia Farley (born June 1974) is a former member of the Nevada Senate, representing the 8th district from 2014 until 2018. She was first elected to the chamber as a Republican, but switched her partisan registration to Nonpartisan in 2016.

Patricia Farley
Member of the Nevada Senate
from the 8th district
In office
2014–2018
Preceded byBarbara Cegavske
Succeeded byMarilyn Dondero Loop
Personal details
BornJune 1974 (age 49)
Mesa, Arizona
Political partyRepublican (until 2016)
Nonpartisan (since 2016)
ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada
Alma materUniversity of Arizona

Early life and career edit

Farley announced shortly after the November 2016 general election that she would change her party affiliation from Republican to nonpartisan with the intention of caucusing with Democrats.[1]

Electoral history edit

Farley was first elected in 2014, defeating Democrat Marilyn Dondero Loop and Independent Jon Kamerath with Farley receiving 57% of the votes.

References edit

  1. ^ Kudalis, Chris (November 14, 2016). "State Sen. Patricia Farley to caucus with Democrats". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved April 21, 2018.