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Wesley Duncan participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 16, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Wesley Duncan's responses follow below.
Duncan was a Republican member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 37 from 2012 to December 4, 2014. He resigned after he was hired by incoming Attorney General Adam Laxalt (R) to serve as chief assistant.
Duncan won election to the Nevada State Assembly in 2012. During that election cycle, Duncan raised a total of $188,534. [ show]Nevada State Assembly 2012 election - campaign contributions. Top contributors to Wesley Duncan's campaign in 2012.
Wesley Duncan answered the following: The attorney general often sets policy priorities for law enforcement. For example, a state's attorney general may decide to dedicate extra resources to combat human trafficking.
In terms of breaking the cycle of domestic violence, Nevada’s biggest missing link is transitional housing for victims of domestic abuse. Nevada is the second worst state in the U.S. for men killing women – an unacceptable and wholly preventable statistic.
Attorney's general can represent their states in legal conflicts with the federal government. Do you consider this an important part of an attorney general's responsibilities?
Wesley Duncan ( Republican Party) was a member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 37. Duncan assumed office on February 4, 2013. Duncan left office on December 4, 2014. Duncan ( Republican Party) ran for election for Attorney General of Nevada. Duncan lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Listen to Wes Duncan on the Dan Mason show. Wes discusses the first part of his Safer Nevada tour and his plans as Nevada’s next Attorney General. Additionally, Wes sat down with The Nevada Appeal and spoke about his candidacy and mental health issues that are plaguing the state. … Read more
Nevada voters in November will decide who should hold a variety of state constitutional offices beyond the governorship. The position of attorney general is the most important of the bunch, and the race offers a clear contrast between the two major candidates. Republican Wes Duncan, a deputy staff judge advocate … Read more
Today, the Latin Chamber of Commerce endorsed Wes Duncan for Attorney General. Wes was a part of a bipartisan list of endorsements the chamber announced. Chamber President Peter Guzman recognized Wes as the “best choice” and noted that Wes had “worked hard to serve and represent our Chamber members in … Read more
Wes Duncan has received four additional endorsements from prominent law enforcement officials in Nevada, further demonstrating that he is the preferred candidate of Nevada law enforcement.
The Clark County Prosecutors Association (CCPA) endorsed Wes Duncan to be Nevada’s next Attorney General. The members of the association applauded Wes’s “integrity and commitment to the principles of justice.” The association believes Wes is the best candidate to keep our streets safe and administer justice. You may view their … Read more
Wes is proud to have received the endorsement of Citizens for Responsible Government. For nearly forty years, Citizens for Responsible Government has been both a gathering place and an advocate for Nevada citizens concerned about their neighborhood, their state, and their county. To learn more about CRG you can visit … Read more
Wesley Karl Duncan is a Nevada attorney, member of the Air Force reserve, and prosecutor. He served as First Assistant Attorney General of Nevada from 2014 to September 2017 and as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly from 2013 to 2014. In 2018, Duncan ran to be the Attorney General of Nevada, losing to Nevada Senate Democratic Leader Aaron Ford. Duncan is employed as a Washoe County Deputy District Attorney as of February 2019.
Duncan lives with his wife Jennifer and their two sons, and one daughter.
After four and a half years of active duty service, Duncan entered the Air Force Reserves. He currently serves with the 926th Wing and holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
However, he resigned his seat on December 4, after accepting an offer from Attorney-General-elect Adam Laxalt for appointment to the position of First Assistant Attorney General. On November 2, 2017, Duncan announced his campaign for Attorney General of Nevada.
Early life and education. Duncan was born on December 26, 1980 in Sonora, California. His father was a 42-year employee of the United Parcel Service, as well as an active member of the Teamsters. His mother was a teacher's assistant at his high school. After high school, Duncan stayed home to attend community college while earning an AA ...
On September 7, 2017 , Duncan’s last day as First Assistant Attorney General, the office signed Nevada onto a lawsuit urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the release of the videos made by the anti-abortion group, whose leaders were facing felony charges in California for recording people without permission.
Elections. Duncan was unopposed for the 2012 Republican Primary for the 37th District. In the general election, he faced Democratic Assemblyman Marcus Conklin, who was serving as Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly. On November 6, Duncan defeated Conklin with 14,969 votes (51.5%).
I am a pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, Constitutional conservative Republican who supports smaller government, lower taxes, traditional marriage, border security, the free market, and personal responsibility.
A resident of Vancouver since 1994, I have served as the PCO of my precinct since 2000, taking a few years off while pursuing other endeavors. In 2008 I built state chapters all over the nation for the grassroots organization, Americans for Prosperity.