The Nevada State House is one of three state legislatures with a women's majority. Still, there remains a lot of work to expand the racial and ethnic diversity of legislators. Explore how reflective your State Legislature currently stands, along with the corresponding policy landscape.
How reflective is this legislature?
Full Legislature
49.9%
of the state population are Women
61.9% (39 out of 63 seats)
of state legislators are Women
Senate
49.9%
of the state population are Women
61.9% (13 out of 21 seats)
of state senators are Women
House
49.9%
of the state population are Women
61.9% (26 out of 42 seats)
of state representatives are Women
Over-represented
Severely under-represented
Close to equal representation
No representation
Under-represented
| Group | full legislature | senate | house |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian American or Pacific Islander Women | |||
| Black Women | |||
| Latina Women | |||
| Middle Eastern or North African Women | |||
| Native American or Alaska Native Women | |||
| White Women | |||
| Women | |||
| Women of Color |
Explore the policy landscape in Nevada
Nevada is rated B- in Gun Safety
Most gun deaths
Fewest gun deaths
Strongest laws
Weakest laws
Abortion Access is Protected in Nevada
"Protected" means that the right to abortion is protected by state law but there are limitations on access to care.
Data source: Center for Reproductive Rights
Explore the dataEverything you wanted to know about serving in the Nevada legislature
| Senate Women in leadership | Women in leadership |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Salary | $15,782 |
| # of Members | 21 |
| Party control | Democrat |
| House No women in leadership | No women in leadership |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Salary | $15,782 |
| # of Members | 42 |
| Party control | Democrat |
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