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Nicole Cannizzaro
Politicians/Nicole Cannizzaro
Nicole Cannizzaro (D)
State Sen. (NV-6)
RunningAttorney General · NV · Nov 3, 2026
About Nicole Cannizzaro

Legislative Service

Nevada Senate, 2016-Present (first elected November 2016)

Majority Leader, March 2019-Present

Assistant Majority Leader, November 2018 - March 2019

Honors and Awards

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Commendation and Certificate of Appreciation, 2016

Nevada Business Magazine, Legal Elite, 15 Top Government Attorneys, 2012

Society of Advocates, William S. Boyd School of Law, 2008 - 2010

Dean's Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, 2010

American Bar Association Diversity Fellowship, 2009

Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Honor Society, 2006

Dean's List, University of Nevada, Reno, 2002 - 2006

Millennium Scholarship, 2001

Affiliations

Delta Gamma Alumnae Association, 2006 - Present

Southern Nevada Alumnae Panhellenic Council, 2014 - 2016

Clark County Prosecutors' Association, 2012 - Present

Emerge Nevada, 2015 - Present

William S. Boyd School of Law Alumni Association, 2016 - Present

University of Nevada, Reno Alumni Association

Beta Gamma Sigma Alumni Association, 2006

Education

Chaparral High School, Las Vegas, NV, High School Diploma with High Honors

University of Nevada, Reno, B.S., Business Administration and Management

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, J.D.

Personal

Recreation: Running, playing with her three sons and spending time with family

Born: 1983 - Las Vegas, NV

Spouse: Nathan Ring

Sourced verbatim from leg.state.nv.us
Role Summary

State senators serve in their state's upper legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district, confirming gubernatorial appointments, and shaping the state budget. State senators typically serve longer terms than state representatives and represent larger districts. State legislation covers education, healthcare, infrastructure, criminal justice, and taxation.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
42
Birthplace
Las Vegas, NV
Residence
Summerlin, NV
Born
December 8, 1983
Family
Husband: Nate
Contact
775-684-6522Nicole.Cannizzaro@sen.state.nv.uswww.leg.state.nv.us/App/Legislator/A/Senate/Current/6
Election Info
District6, NV
Current Term01/01/2017 — Present
First Elected11/08/2016
Last Elected11/05/2024
Next Senator Election2026
Education
Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
University of Nevada
2001-2006
JD, Law
William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
2007-2010
Political Career3
Senator
Nevada State Senate
2017-present
Majority Leader
Nevada State Senate
2019-present
Former Assistant Majority Leader
Nevada State Senate
Professional Background11
Research Assistant
Professor Lara Nelson
2009-2010
Law Clerk
Supreme Court of Delaware
2009
Mediator
Strasser Mediation Clinic
2010
Research Assistant
Professor Jennifer Carr/Academic Success Program
2009-2010
Legal Extern
Las Vegas City Attorney's Office
2008
Legal Writing Teaching Assistant
Professor Jean Whitney
2008-2009
Law Clerk
Nationwide Insurance
2010
Research Assistant
Professor Nancy B. Rapoport
2008-2009
Associate Attorney
Brooks Bauer Limited Liability Partnership Attorneys at Law
2010-2011
Legislative Extern
Snell & Wilmer, Limited Liability Partnership
2009
Law Clerk/Deputy District Attorney
Clark County District Attorney's Office
2011-present
Organizations7
Delta Gamma Alumnae Association
Member
2006-present
Beta Gamma Sigma Alumni Association
Member
2006
Clark County Prosecutors Association (CCPA)
Member
2012-present
Emerge Nevada
Participant
2015-present
Southern Nevada Alumnae Panhellenic Council
Member
2014-2016
University of Nevada, Reno Alumni Association
Member
present
William S. Boyd School of Law Alumni Association
Member
2016-present
Committees4
Finance Committee
Human Services Subcommittee
K-12/Higher Education/CIP Subcommittee
Legislative Operations and Elections Committee
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
42
Birthplace
Las Vegas, NV
Residence
Summerlin, NV
Born
December 8, 1983
Family
Husband: Nate
Contact
775-684-6522Nicole.Cannizzaro@sen.state.nv.uswww.leg.state.nv.us/App/Legislator/A/Senate/Current/6