Naomi Duerr

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Naomi Duerr is a member of the Reno City Council in Nevada, representing Ward 2. She assumed office on November 12, 2014. Her current term ends in 2026.

Duerr (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Nevada State Senate to represent District 15. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 11, 2024.

Biography

Naomi Duerr earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1979 and a graduate degree from the same university in 1983. Her career experience includes working as a geologist. She was the Nevada State Water Planner for seven years and the executive director of the Truckee River Flood Project for six years. Duerr also served as the deputy executive director of the South Florida Water Management District. She has been affiliated with the following boards and organizations:^[1]

Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering Advisory Board at the University of Nevada, Reno
Masters of Public Administration Program Advisory Board at the University of Nevada, Reno
Garden Pond and Rail Tour, board member
Soulful Seeds, founding board member
Nevada Diabetes Association, board member

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Nevada State Senate District 15

Angie Taylor defeated Michael Ginsburg in the general election for Nevada State Senate District 15 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Angie Taylor (D)	53.9	32,462
	Michael Ginsburg (R)	46.1	27,792

	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 60,254
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nevada State Senate District 15

Angie Taylor defeated Naomi Duerr and Johnny Kerns in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Senate District 15 on June 11, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Angie Taylor	63.9	7,216
	Naomi Duerr	33.6	3,795
	Johnny Kerns	2.4	276

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,287
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nevada State Senate District 15

Michael Ginsburg defeated Sharron Angle and Charles Neumann in the Republican primary for Nevada State Senate District 15 on June 11, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Michael Ginsburg	50.8	4,218
	Sharron Angle	41.9	3,480
	Charles Neumann	7.4	611

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,309
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2022

General election

General election for Reno City Council Ward 2

Incumbent Naomi Duerr defeated Jay Kenny in the general election for Reno City Council Ward 2 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Naomi Duerr (Nonpartisan)	56.8	12,055
	Jay Kenny (Nonpartisan)	43.2	9,161

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,216
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Reno City Council Ward 2

Incumbent Naomi Duerr and Jay Kenny defeated Tyler Hinman in the primary for Reno City Council Ward 2 on June 14, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Naomi Duerr (Nonpartisan)	54.3	6,656
✔	Jay Kenny (Nonpartisan)	36.3	4,448
	Tyler Hinman (Nonpartisan)	9.4	1,157

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,261
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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Reno, Nevada (2018)

General election

General election for Reno City Council Ward 2

Incumbent Naomi Duerr defeated Joe Lawrence in the general election for Reno City Council Ward 2 on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Naomi Duerr (Nonpartisan)	61.2	12,777
	Joe Lawrence (Nonpartisan)	38.8	8,097

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,874
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Reno City Council Ward 2

Incumbent Naomi Duerr and Joe Lawrence defeated Maria Davis in the primary for Reno City Council Ward 2 on June 12, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Naomi Duerr (Nonpartisan)	56.5	4,634
✔	Joe Lawrence (Nonpartisan)	30.2	2,476
	Maria Davis (Nonpartisan)	13.3	1,088

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 8,198
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2014

See also: Reno, Nevada city council elections, 2014

Elections for the city council of Reno, Nevada took place on November 4, 2014. A primary election was held on June 10. Naomi Duerr and Elisa Cafferata defeated Sam Dehne, Jim Johns, Jared Townsend and Aaron West in the primary election for Ward 2. Duerr defeated Cafferata in the general election.^[2]^[3]^[4]

Reno City Council Ward 2 General Election, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Naomi Duerr	56.8%	27,586
Elisa Cafferata	43.2%	20,969
Total Votes		48,555
Source: Washoe County Official 2014 Election Results

Reno City Council Ward 2 Primary Election, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Naomi Duerr	31%	1,848
Elisa Cafferata	26.3%	1,567
Sam Dehne	4.5%	266
Jim Johns	11.6%	693
Jared Townsend	9.3%	557
Aaron West	17.3%	1,031
Total Votes		4,931
Source: Washoe County Official 2014 Election Results

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

Naomi Duerr did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Naomi Duerr completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Duerr's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Geologist and the Councilmember for Reno’s Ward 2.

For three decades I have co-owned my own mineral exploration business and am currently the only elected scientist in our local government. I have a BS in Geology and a Masters in Public Policy and Public Administration. Prior to being elected, I served as the Nevada State Water Planner and as Executive Director of the Truckee River Flood Authority.

I am known to my constituents as "the Do-er.” I have championed the new geothermally-heated Moana Pool, wild horse management, a new Virginia Range trail, and public safety and traffic improvements. I started ReLEAF Reno, a program to double the trees in Reno.

I am passionate about affordable housing and water issues, and an advocate for smart growth. I am accessible to my residents and strongly committed to public involvement in decision-making.

As President of an 8-County economic development district (WNDD) I have helped bring millions to our region for infrastructure and broadband. For 6 years have chaired the Washoe County Animal Advisory Board and the Washoe County Debt Management Commission.

I am an avid gardener and an amateur photographer, and love animals.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am committed to public service and being accessible. I believe in public participation and transparency in our government. I care about people's lives and the issues they hold dear.
I have a get it done attitude. I am a "do-er."
Results Matter.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My focus is on local issues which affect Reno residents' quality of life. For Reno's Ward 2, those include:

• Public Safety – We must adequately fund our police and fire services and support them in all ways, and fund mental health.

• Smart Growth and Sustainable Water Supplies – I am passionate about affordable housing, that sufficient, clean water is available, and that the potential impacts of growth are thoughtfully evaluated and properly mitigated.

• Roads and Traffic – Adequate infrastructure must accompany growth. Roads must be easy to navigate and safe to cross (zero fatalities), and we must accommodate different modes of transportation – including walking, biking, micro-mobility, and ADA access.

• Parks and Recreation – Residents have identified outdoor recreation as one of Reno's best features. I am passionate about enhancing our Truckee River and 87 parks, and adding new pool facilities, outdoor playing fields, and walking trails.

• Small Business Support – Small business are the key to a humming economy. Our newest business support programs include easier business licensing, fee waivers, and direct financial support.

• Sustainability - Reno is one of the country’s fastest warming communities. I have sponsored numerous initiatives to mitigate climate change and enhance sustainability, including: ReLEAF Reno – a program to double our city’s tree canopy; pesticide free parks, community solar, and haz & e-waste collection.

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2014

On her campaign website, Duerr highlighted the following issues:^[5]

Build on our strengths

Excerpt: "We live in a great place. We need to celebrate and support our current residents and home-grown businesses. We should strategically target the individuals, communities and companies who are naturally inclined to love what we have, and get them here."

Job growth

Excerpt: "We must grow intelligently. As the population in the West continues to climb, only the cities that carefully plan their resource management will prosper. Water and energy will continue to be major issues in Nevada and across the West, and we must plan carefully in order to maximize our ability to grow and prosper, while managing our resources wisely."

Connection, collaboration and consensus

Excerpt: "We need to continue to connect and engage our people, places and ideas. We must close the gap between UNR and downtown, bring entrepreneurs together with investors, and connect our experienced wisdom with our young energy."

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Naomi Duerr campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Nevada State Senate District 15	Lost primary	$28,775	$0
Grand total			$28,775	$0
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 11, 2022
↑ City of Reno, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 5, 2014
↑ Washoe County, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 10, 2014
↑ Washoe County Elections, "2014 Unofficial Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
↑ Vote Naomi, "Issues," accessed September 30, 2014

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[1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 11, 2022

[2] City of Reno, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 5, 2014

[3] Washoe County, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 10, 2014

[4] Washoe County Elections, "2014 Unofficial Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014

[5] Vote Naomi, "Issues," accessed September 30, 2014

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Naomi Duerr

Biography

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Nevada State Senate District 15

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nevada State Senate District 15

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nevada State Senate District 15

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Endorsements

2022

General election

General election for Reno City Council Ward 2

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Reno City Council Ward 2

2018

General election

General election for Reno City Council Ward 2

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Reno City Council Ward 2

2014

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

2014

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