Pete Livermore Explained

Pete Livermore
State Assembly:Nevada
District:40th
Term Start:November 3, 2010
Term End:October 20, 2014
Predecessor:Bonnie Parnell
Successor:P. K. O'Neill
Birth Date:22 March 1941
Death Place:Carson City, Nevada, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Laurie Livermore
Children:3
Residence:Carson City, Nevada, U.S.
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1958–1962
Alma Mater:L. E. Rabouin High School

Peter L. Livermore (March 22, 1941 – October 20, 2014) was an American politician who served as a member of the Nevada Assembly as a Republican from 2010 to 2014, representing District 40.[1]

Early life

Livermore was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 22, 1941. He earned a diploma from L. E. Rabouin High School.

Livermore served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958 to 1962.

Political career

Livermore served as Mayor Pro Tempore of Carson City, Nevada from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he served on the Carson City Board of Supervisors from 1998 to 2010.

In 2010, when Democratic Assemblywoman Bonnie Parnell retired and left the District 40 seat open, Livermore won the three-way June 8, 2010 Republican primary with 50% of the vote.[2] He then won the November 2, 2010 general election with 51% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Robin Williamson.[3]

In 2012, Livermore won the June 12 Republican primary with over 72% of the vote.[4] He then won the November 6, 2012 general election with over 57% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Rich Dunn.[5]

Personal life and death

Livermore resided in Carson City, Nevada. He had a wife and three children.

On October 20, 2014, Livermore died of a heart attack at the age of 73.[6] [7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pete Livermore's Biography. Project Vote Smart. November 18, 2013.
  2. Web site: 2010 Official Statewide Primary Election Results June 8, 2010. Secretary of State of Nevada. Carson City, Nevada. November 18, 2013.
  3. Web site: 2010 Official Statewide General Election Results November 2, 2010. Secretary of State of Nevada. Carson City, Nevada. November 18, 2013.
  4. Web site: 2012 Unofficial Statewide Primary Election Results June 12, 2012. Secretary of State of Nevada. Carson City, Nevada. November 18, 2013.
  5. Web site: 2012 Official Statewide General Election Results November 6, 2012. Secretary of State of Nevada. Carson City, Nevada. November 18, 2013.
  6. http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada/carson-city-assemblyman-pete-livermore-dies Carson City Pete Livermore dies
  7. http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/oct/20/nevada-assemblyman-pete-livermore-dies-heart-attac/ Nevada Assemblyman dies of heart attack