Dennis Nolan

Who is Dennis Nolan?

Dennis Nolan is a Republican member of the Nevada Senate, representing Clark County District 9 since 2002. Previously he served in the Nevada Assembly from 1994 through 2001. Nolan served as minority whip in the assembly, and in 2001 and 2003 was elected to be the assistant majority leader of the Nevada Senate. During his tenure in the senate, Nolan focused on issues such as healthcare, transportation, "reasonable property taxation," child and victim protection, workers compensation, public safety, and homeland security. In addition to his leadership roles with the Nevada Legislature, Nolan held leadership positions in two national legislative organizations; NCSL, and ALEC. ALEC awarded him with its national legislator of the year award in 2008.

In 2010, Nolan lost his re-election bid, losing in the primaries to Elizabeth Halseth.