(Las Vegas) - Today, at the Latin Chamber of Commerce, Assemblyman Ruben Kihuen announced his candidacy for State Senate District 10 (Clark County).  Assemblyman Kihuen was first elected to the Nevada Assembly in 2006 and served with distinction since. He has been a community organizer, college recruiter, and is currently a Community Liaison for the College of Southern Nevada. During his three years in office, Ruben has voted to increase the penalties for domestic violence, for more money and higher standard for schools and teachers and to give small business low-interest loans when they want to expand their workforce.

"Ruben Kihuen has dedicated his life to empowering working families, students, and the under privileged. Ruben is the embodiment of the American dream-born in Mexico he became the first in his family to graduate from college, buy a home and serve his state and country as an elected official," said Nevada Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford.  "We look forward to his partnership in the Nevada legislature in tackling the challenges facing Nevada."

"I am excited and focused on the challenges ahead.  Nevada has given me the opportunity to succeed and I want to make sure every Nevadan has the same opportunities that were afforded to me," said Assemblyman Kihuen.  "I believe that faith, fairness and opportunity are what makes Nevada a great place to live and I am committed to protecting what makes Nevada special for future generations."

Kihuen graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in Education and is currently completing his Master's Degree in Public Administration at the University of Oklahoma- Nellis Air Force Base Campus. Aside from his political responsibilities, Assemblyman Kihuen serves as a Community Liaison/Academic Advisor at the College of Southern Nevada, and is a past member of the Clark County Community Development Advisory Committee and the North Las Vegas Citizen's Advisory Committee.

Assemblyman Kihuen's accomplishments include: Nevada State Legislature Freshman of the Year; Rising Star Award, Clark County Democratic Party; Hispanic of the Year, Latin Chamber of Commerce; John F. Kennedy Award, Nevada State Democratic Party; Outstanding Community Activist, City of Las Vegas; Nevada High Schools Soccer Player of the Year.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Alisa Nave, Nevada Senate Democrats, 702-525-1245