Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod

Shannon Mary Bilbray-Axelrod (born 1973) is a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly. She represents the 34th district, which covers parts of the western Las Vegas Valley.

Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 34th district
Assumed office
November 9, 2016
Preceded byVictoria Seaman
Personal details
Born1973 (age 47–48)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Danny Axelrod
Children1
ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada
Alma materUniversity of San Diego

Biography

Bilbray-Axelrod was born in Las Vegas in 1973, and graduated from the University of San Diego. She is the daughter of former U.S. Representative James Bilbray, and her sister, Erin Bilbray, was an unsuccessful 2014 candidate for Nevada's 3rd congressional district.[1][2]

Bilbray-Axelrod ran for the Assembly in 2016, prevailing in a three-way Democratic primary and defeating Republican Matt Williams in the general election.[3]

In March 2017, it was reported Bilbray-Axelrod has registered in 2016 as a foreign agent on behalf of Saudi Arabia, in order to lobby against the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.[4]

Personal life

Bilbray-Axelrod and her husband, Danny Axelrod, have a daughter, Molly.[5]

Political positions

Bilbray-Axelrod supports legalization of marijuana, and supports universal background checks for gun purchases.[3]

Electoral history
Nevada Assembly District 34 Democratic primary, 2016[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod 1,199 39.7%
Democratic Zach Conine 1,126 37.3%
Democratic Manny Garcia 692 22.9%
Total votes 3,017 100.0%
Nevada Assembly District 34 election, 2016[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod 14,788 58.6%
Republican Matt Williams 10,444 41.4%
Total votes 25,232 100.0%

References
  1. Cullen, Natalie (August 10, 2016). "State Assembly District 34 - Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod - Democratic". KNPR. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  2. Phillips, Amber (November 19, 2014). "Erin Bilbray's once promising congressional campaign collapsed without clear strategy". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  3. Rindels, Michelle (January 29, 2017). "Freshman Orientation: Democratic Assemblywoman Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  4. Botkin, Ben (March 15, 2017). "Nevada assemblywoman, 3 others are registered foreign agents for Saudi Arabia". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  5. "Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  6. "NV State Assembly 34 - D Primary 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  7. "NV State Assembly 34 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
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