Michael Sprinkle
Michael Sprinkle | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 30th district | |
| In office February 4, 2013 – March 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Debbie Smith |
| Succeeded by | Greg Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Sparks, Nevada, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Loyola Marymount University |
| Website | sprinkleforassembly |
Michael Sprinkle,[1] (born in 1968 in San Francisco, California), is an American politician and served as a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly beginning on February 4, 2013 representing District 30. Michael Sprinkle resigned from the Nevada Assembly in April 2019.
Education
[edit]Sprinkle earned his BLA from Loyola Marymount University.[2]
Politics
[edit]2006 campaign
[edit]Initially challenging Republican Assemblyman John Marvel for the District 32 seat, Sprinkle was unopposed for the August 15, 2006 Democratic Primary, but lost the November 7, 2006 General election.[3]
2012 campaign
[edit]When Democratic Assemblyman Debbie Smith ran for Nevada Senate and left the House District 30 seat open, Sprinkle was unopposed for the three-way June 12, 2012 Democratic Primary and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 12,094 votes (57.01%) against Republican nominee Ken Lightfoot.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Sprinkle | 12,094 | 57.01 | |
| Republican | Ken Lightfoot | 9,118 | 42.99 | |
2014 campaign
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Sprinkle | 6,187 | 53.89 | |
| Republican | Lauren Scott | 5,293 | 46.11 | |
2016 campaign
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Sprinkle | 13,572 | 57.87 | |
| Republican | Lauren Scott | 9,881 | 42.13 | |
2018 campaign
[edit]Michael Sprinkle was unopposed in the 2018 general election and remained seated in the Nevada State Assembly.[7] However, due to "growing sexual harassment claims" Michael Sprinkle resigned from the Nevada Assembly in April 2019.[8]
Assistant Majority Leader Julia Ratti said in a statement, "We condemn sexual misconduct in the strongest terms.”[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Assemblyman Michael Sprinkle". Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Legislature. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ "Michael Sprinkle's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ "2006 Official Statewide General Election Results November 7, 2006". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ "2012 Official Statewide General Election Results November 6, 2012". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ "2014-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "2016-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ^ "Blue Wave in Washoe, Clark; rurals stick with GOP". Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Appeal. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
- ^ Megan Messerly and Michelle Rindels (March 14, 2019). "Democratic Assemblyman Mike Sprinkle resigns amid accusations of sexual harassment". thenevadaindependent.com.
- ^ "Mike Sprinkle resigns from Nevada Assembly over 'sexual harassment claims'". Reno, Nevada: Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
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