Justin Watkins Explained

Justin Watkins
State Assembly:Nevada
District:35th
Term Start:November 9, 2016
Term End:November 2018
Birth Name:Justin Lee Watkins
Birth Date:27 May 1979
Spouse:Marni
Children:2
Residence:Las Vegas, Nevada

Justin Lee Watkins (born May 27, 1979) is a former Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly. He represented the 35th district, which covers parts of the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

Biography

Watkins was born in Las Vegas in 1979, and graduated from Oregon State University in 2001. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2004. Watkins practices law with Battle Born Injury Lawyers, a firm that includes fellow Assemblyman Steve Yeager. He is licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, and Utah.[1]

Watkins ran for the Assembly in 2016. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated incumbent Republican Brent A. Jones.[2]

In October 2017, Watkins announced he would not seek reelection in 2018.[3] [4]

Personal life

Watkins and his wife, Marni, have 2 daughters; Adyson and Sydney.[5]

Political positions

Watkins identifies as a moderate Democrat. He supports expanding background checks for gun purchases.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Justin L. Watkins. Battle Born Injury Lawyers. December 29, 2017.
  2. Web site: Freshman Orientation: Democratic Assemblyman Justin Watkins. Rindels, Michelle. The Nevada Independent. January 26, 2017. December 29, 2017.
  3. Web site: Las Vegas Democrat Justin Watkins will give up Assembly seat. Whaley, Sean. Las Vegas Review-Journal. October 12, 2017. December 29, 2017.
  4. Web site: Assemblyman Justin Watkins says he won't seek re-election. Rindels, Michelle. The Nevada Independent. October 12, 2017. December 29, 2017.
  5. Web site: Justin Watkins' Biography. Project VoteSmart. December 29, 2017.
  6. Web site: State Assembly District 35 - Justin Watkins - Democratic. Cullen, Natalie. KNPR. August 10, 2016. December 29, 2017.