Nelson Araujo

Nelson Araujo
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 3rd district
Assumed office
2015
Personal details
Born 1987
Las Vegas, Nevada
Political party Democratic
Alma mater University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Profession Politician

Nelson Araujo (born 1987) is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly.

Early life

Nelson Araujo was born in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1987.[1] His parents were refugees from the Salvadoran Civil War.[1] He was raised by his mother, who worked as a housekeeper in a hotel.[1]

Araujo earned a BA and MPA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).[2]

Career

Araujo started working for Senator Harry Reid in 2007.[1] He subsequently worked for the United Way of Southern Nevada.[1]

Araujo has served as a member of the Nevada Assembly since 2015.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Nelson Araujo". Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Assemblyman Nelson Araujo". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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