Ronald Nelsen

Healthcare Ron is committed to pushing legislation that will lower prescription drug costs, expand medicaid, and prioritize mental health. Healthcare should be a priority and increasing the quality of Nevada’s healthcare system begins with investing Nevada’s public health system. Healthcare Ron will make sure we take on Big Pharma and Greedy Corporate Investors to prevent price gouging in Nevada’s housing and healthcare markets. Environment / Energy In the Nevada legislature he will push legislation to reduce carbon emissions, and encourage investments in renewable energy that will protect Nevadans and our environment. Education Once in the legislature Ron is prepared to pass legislation that will provide funding to our schools, and ensure our teachers are paid fairly. Education Additionally Ron will fight to reduce class sizes, and support legislation that will incentivize educators to fill vacancies in our schools. Economy Ron believes in supporting hardworking Nevadans, creating good-paying jobs and increasing the wages of Nevada workers so that wages match Nevada’s cost of living. Ron understands that labor unions are the backbone of our economy and Ron wants to ensure that they are protected and he will work to create better benefits that will allow workers to support themselves and their families. In the Nevada legislature Ron will push legislation that will offer substantial benefits to working Nevadans and business, that will incentivize businesses to move to Nevada and create new jobs, ultimately boosting Nevada's economic growth. Economy In the legislature Ron will work to lower costs for the middle class, give families more breathing room, and build an economy that levels the playing field for workers and small businesses. Economy Ron wants to not only increase protections of small businesses, but push legislation that will encourage Nevadan’s to start small businesses. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Ron wants to improve Nevada’s public safety and pass legislation that will create safer communities. Ron supports our police officers, firefighters, and all first responders and the sacrifices they make everyday to keep us safe. In the legislature he wants to further his support of law enforcement, and push legislation that provides funding, resources, extensive training and mental health support so that they can continue to protect our communities, and themselves. Guns As a gun owner himself, Ron is a staunch advocate for common sense gun safety legislation, because believes no one should live in fear of gun violence. Once in the Nevada legislature he will support background checks of gun owners, legislation that will keep guns out of the hands of those who want to inflict harm on others or themselves, all while still protecting the second amendment and allowing responsible gun owners to exercise their right to carry responsibly. Abortion / Contraception Ron Nelsen is a pro-choice candidate and strong supporter of reproductive freedom. Ron believes in protecting women’s reproductive rights, and preserving access to reproductive healthcare services like contraception, and abortion. Ron Nelsen believes everyone should have the right to make their own healthcare decisions without political interference, and without their privacy being violated by politicians. In the Nevada legislature Ron will continue his support and pass legislation that will ensure reproductive freedoms will remain protected in Nevada.