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National Delegates At Large Patricia Cafferata Patty Cafferata is a life-long Republican and has been active in the Nevada Republican and Washoe County parties since the 1970s. She is and has been a member of the Reno Republican Women's Club since that time. Cafferata was the first woman elected to constitutional office in Nevada, when she was elected State Treasurer in 1982. She was elected to the Nevada Assembly in 1980. She has also served as district attorney of Lincoln, Lander and Esmeralda counties. Her late mother Barbara Vucanovich became the first woman elected to federal office from Nevada in 1982, when she was elected to Congressional District 2. Barbara Cagianese Barbara J Cagianese Mesquite Nevada Republican Affiliations: Mesquite Division of the National Republican Women's Federation (Events Chairwomen), Member of CCRP Community Affiliations: Board of Directors Mesquite Art Association & Gallery Board Member Local HOA About Me: My mouth is from New York State. " So I speak Trump Language." I started in 1964, working in the campaign office of Barry Goldwater; also working for the campaign of Richard Nixon. I was an entrepreneur owning a 7-11, a chain of video stores and running a Martial Arts School. I served as President of our city's Business Association. Leaving NY 23yrs ago I started a Legal Nurse Consulting Firm JUST CALL ME A FEMALE TRUMP! This barely 5 foot mother of 3 is a 3rd degree Black Belt that will: ● FIGHT FOR TRUMP ● FIGHT FOR NEVADA ● TURN NEVADA RED where it should be now and forever I believe in Law and Order, Capitalism, Improving education, Taking back our pride from foreign countries, taking advantage of us, and creating a strong economy. All men and women should be equal. I am a Conservative and Simply put I believe in God. In conclusion: Lets kick that Donkey in the "you Know what" when you send me as a delegate to the National Convention representing the Great State of Nevada. Lois Choate This election is the most crucial of my lifetime. We have to re-elect our President and more Republicans to assist him in taking back our country. I am a lifelong Republican working every election no matter what state I have lived in and believe in our Party. Currently I hold the Clark County EBoard position of Community Relations director which is an honor and a privilege and my goal is to unite our communities, build our party and elect Republicans. My dream for this state is to see all counties united and our state being a RED state and will work to the best of my abilities to help achieve this dream. It would be an honor to represent Nevada and cast Nevada our vote for President Trump. Juanita Cox***DJT Slate Member*** Dear 2020 Nevada Republican Convention Delegates, · President 2015-Present/Charter Member, Nevada Republican Assembly · Registered non-paid Citizen Lobbyist at the Nevada Legislature--35 years · Citizen Activist over 55 years—Constitutional Rights & Health Rights etc. · 2011--Nevada Eagle Forum’s Volunteer of the year Award · Many other lifetime achievement awards too numerous to list · Paralegal—Legal Assistant/graduate/several NV Judicial College programs · Member of the National Association of Parliamentarians & NV Sec 2016-Present · Past Chairman (2 terms)/Member--Storey Co. Republican CC 2007-present · Nevada Republican Central Committee--Member 2007-present · Republican National Convention—CD2-Alt/Delegate-Tampa, Florida 2012 · Republican Nat'l Convention--Delegate-Cleveland, Ohio 2016 · Republican Nat'l Convention--National Platform Committeewoman 2016 · Republican Nevada Electoral (6) Voter 2016 · Investigative Journalist/Researcher for several published authors (over 30 books) · Media/Television--Liberty and Justice for All, >12 Years; many published articles · Businesswoman for over 55 years--Multiple Corporations/Non-Profit Corps · Systems Analysist and Computer Programmer · HAM Radio – Licensed Operator · NRA--Patriot Life Member-Endowment Level · Gun Owners of America—Life Member · Constitutional Sheriff's and Peace Officers Association--Life Member · Oath Keepers--Life Member · Nevada State Rifle and Pistol Association—Officer/Director nd · Graduate Front Sight Firearms Training Institute. 2 ​ Amend. Lobbyist/CCW ​ · Reno Rodeo Association--First Lady, 1995 · 40 Year Marriage—David E. Cox, CPA (deceased 2012) · Four Children, Eight Grandchildren, Two Great Grandchildren · United Kennel Club—former judge · Reno Kennel Club—former Officer/Show Chairman many years · Sierra Nevada Collie Club—Founder and former Officer · Comstock Arabian Association—Founder and former Officer · Community organizations—Officer/Director/Founder Please again elect me, Juanita Cox, delegate to the National Convention. Theresa DeGraffenreid***DJT Slate Member*** As a longtime supporter of Donald Trump, I’ve seen how hard the President has worked to keep Americans first, keep America moving forward and bring jobs back to American workers. I’ve always been a fighter for the rights of the unborn and have championed them since I was in middle school standing on the corner with my mother against abortion. Donald J. Trump is the first President that has actively supported this issue since Roe v. Wade was tragically voted on at the Supreme Court. For this and many other reasons I want to rise and have my voice counted for President Trump. My Republican activism includes: Precinct Captain - Douglas Precinct 18 since 2008, Timekeeper - NVGOP meetings since 2009, Timekeeper – State and County GOP Conventions since 2009, Member - NVGOP Credentials Committee since 2010, Assistant to Delegation Aide - 2012 National Convention, Tampa, FL, Member - State Central Committee 2012 - 2018, Co-Chair for Sponsorships and Silent Auction - Nevada GOP Convention 2014, Unpaid Lobbyist - Nevada Legislature 2015, 2017 and 2019, Co-Chair - NVGOP Boots and Rhinestone Gala 2016, Alternate Delegate - 2016 National Convention, Cleveland, OH, Chairperson - Douglas Lincoln Day Dinner 2018, 2019 and 2020, Red Dialer trained volunteer Trump 2020. I’ve always been a worker bee helping wherever I can to keep things moving forward for the Nevada GOP and keeping America’s eyes on the prize to get Donald J. Trump re-elected. I ask for your vote, and pledge that I’ll represent Nevada’s support for our President well! Jill Dickman Tom Dickman Ronald Doumani***DJT Slate Member*** As a lifelong conservative and United States Citizen I am convinced that this is the most critical election of my lifetime. Almost all of our institutional structures, principles and norms face an existential threat from the Democratic Party. As a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, NV and member of the business community, our city and state face a greater uphill battle than the Great Recession. There is only one candidate that I believe that can pull the country, and in turn, my state, from the brink of economic ruin as quickly as possible. President Trump was the first President to unleash the real forces of our underlying economy with real wage growth for the middle and lower classes. We need his policies of pro-growth tax structures, continued sensible de-regulation, fair trade, immigration, and common sense business principles applied to our Federal Government. As a father of four teenagers I am very concerned at the future they face in this upside down world that the other party wants to implement. President Trump aligns with my views on how to handle the economy, less regulation, limited Government intrusion, second amendment rights, reforming sentencing laws in the criminal justice system, and many more critical issues. He has lived up to most of the promises he kept from his first election and I am sure he represents our best chance to move this country forward so that we can and re assert America as the true beacon of economic and social freedom. I am proud to declare my support for President Trump and cast my vote as a Nevada delegate for the Republican Party. Kimberly “Kim” Fergus***DJT Slate Member*** President Trump Supporter Delegate since 2016 Membership to the CCRCC and Elected to the State in 2016 ! Never missed a Meeting! I Volunteered for all Parties Supporting Trump since Day one Support Nevada since Day one! Love to Give and will always be someone you can count on! Also Member of NvFed Republican Women, very active and supportive! You can Count on me to show up ! Thank you Kimberly Fergus Janet Freixas***DJT Slate Member*** Janet is the current President of the Nevada Federation of Republican Women. She is a member of the Douglas County Executive Committee and is also on the NVGOP Credentials Committee. She has been active with both organizations for more than 15 years. Benjamin Gaumond The rurals SHOULD be represented at the National Convention. I will represent the interests of the rurals. They are a part of this great state. I’ll never ever forget that!! Breck Greninger***DJT Slate Member*** Breck Greninger, Secretary SRCCC, Nat'l Delegate 2016. I will stand up for NV Voters during this unusual election year. I will join our finest Veteran Delegates to accomplish a successful Republican Convention. It's not business as usual, 2020 will feature members who, not unlike our Anti Status Quo Candidate, have much more to bring to the game! Qualifications: Washoe Co Delegate 2008 & 2012. State CC since 2008. State Delegate since 2008. SRCC Treasurer 2012-2016. Vice Chair NVRA since 2012. Precinct Captain 2008-2020. NV State Delegate 2012-2020. Vice Chair SRCC 2016-2019. Secretary SRCC 2019-Present. Active Volunteer for local & state GOP Candidates as well as our POTUS. I will proudly represent NV at the National Convention. Fair, Honest, Dependable! Denise Hamada My name is Denise Hamada (McMahon). I come from a former WWII veteran family. My father fought in Normandy and my mother help make airplane seats for the fighter pilots. My father instill into me to always be proud of your American heritage, and find your destiny in life.
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