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In district held by top Assembly leader, recovery advocate faces off with union organizer – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash)
Southwest Las Vegas voters will decide a closely watched Democratic primary this June for the Assembly seat long held by Speaker Steve Yeager. The contest pits Ryan Hampton, a national figure in addiction recovery, against Maria Teresa Hank, a longtime union steward and flight attendant. Both candidates have centered their campaigns on healthcare access and household costs in a district where nonpartisan voters make up nearly 40 percent of the electorate. The winner will face either Christhian Orozco or Erica Neely in the general election.
A District in Transition
Assembly District 9 stretches across a large portion of southwest Las Vegas and has shifted politically over the past decade. It was once held by a Republican and remains one of the more competitive seats in the state. Democrats hold a modest edge in registration, yet the large share of unaffiliated voters means the June primary could shape the fall contest.
Yeager’s decision not to seek re-election opened the race. Hampton secured the speaker’s endorsement, while Hank has drawn support from more than 20 unions, including the Service Employees International Union and the Las Vegas Police Protective Association. Fundraising shows Hampton ahead with more than $70,000 raised this year compared with roughly $22,000 for Hank.
Healthcare Access Tops Both…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-05-17 12:04:00
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