Shea Backus Explained

Shea Backus
State Assembly:Nevada
District:37th
Predecessor:Andy Matthews
Term Start:November 9, 2022
Term Start1:November 7, 2018
Term End1:November 4, 2020
Predecessor1:Jim Marchant
Successor1:Andy Matthews
Birth Place:Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Spouse:Marc McDermont
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of California, San Diego (BS)
Arizona State University (JD)

Shea Backus (born 1975) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Nevada Assembly from the 37th district.

Early life

Backus was born in 1975 in Las Vegas, Nevada, a third generation Nevadan.[1] After graduating from Ed W. Clark High School in 1993, Backus earned a B.S. in management science from the University of California, San Diego in 1998 and both a Juris Doctor and Indian Law Certificate from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2003.

Career

Backus has been a member of the State Bar of Nevada since 2003.[1] In 2018, Backus was elected to the Nevada Assembly, representing the 37th district.[2]

Personal life

Backus is married to Marc McDermont.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Assemblywoman Shea Backus. . May 20, 2020.
  2. Web site: Shea Backus. . May 20, 2020.