Senator Ben Kieckhefer Archives

Appointed Senator Don Tatro Announces Bid To Keep Seat

February 1, 2022 7:29 am

Reno businessman and Senator Don Tatro, appointed to serve in Senate District 16, has announced his candidacy to keep his legislative seat vacated by Republican Sen. Ben Kieckhefer. Last October, Kieckhefer resigned to take a position with the Nevada Gaming Commission. At the time of his appointment, Tatro claimed he...

Don Tatro, Reno Businessman, appointed to Kieckhefer’s Open Senate Seat

November 10, 2021 4:30 pm

As reported by the Nevada Independent, ” Washoe County commissioners and Carson City supervisors voted Wednesday to appoint mortgage broker Donald Tatro to an open state Senate seat representing District 16, ahead of the coming redistricting special session that will determine the bounds of the district for the next decade....

Who Will Replace Senator Kieckhefer in Senate District 16?

October 21, 2021 4:44 pmOctober 25, 2021 5:18 am

As the application process to fill Senator Ben Kieckhefer’s seat begins on Friday morning, October 22nd, The Nevada Globe has learned from sources at the highest level that the likely replacement is be former Assemblyman Al Kramer, who represented Assembly District 40, which covers both Washoe and Carson Counties. Kieckhefer...

Assembly GOP Caucus Loses Over Half Its Members in 2023

October 15, 2021 8:05 amOctober 15, 2021 12:03 pm

The Republican members of the Nevada legislature are concerned, with some expecting the Democratic majority to redistrict them into near obsolescence. Having covered what the Commissioners in Clark County are doing, and our interview with Jim Wheeler, we understand their concern. As redistricting looms, there is also opportunity as many...

Senator Ben Kieckhefer Resigns

October 8, 2021 7:15 amOctober 15, 2021 10:39 am

In an announcement that took the state by surprise, State Senator Ben Kieckhefer, (R – District 16) has resigned just over a year before being termed out in Nov. 2022. Kieckhefer released a statement that reads: “While it has been an honor and privilege to serve the people of the...