Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Nevada's 3rd district
Taking office
January 3, 2017
Succeeding Joe Heck
Personal details
Born (1957-08-02) August 2, 1957
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Residence Henderson, Nevada
Alma mater University of Minnesota
Occupation Consultant, software developer
Religion Judaism

Jacklyn Rosen (born August 2, 1957) is an American politician who is Representative-elect of Nevada's 3rd congressional district, winning 2016 general election. She will take office on January 3, 2017.

Rosen is a computer programmer, software developer, and consultant. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. She has also served as the president of the Congregation Ner Tamid synagogue, a Jewish reform synagogue.[1][2] Rosen resides in Henderson, Nevada. She is married to Larry, a radiologist with whom she has one daughter.[1]

Rosen declared her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives seat in Nevada's 3rd congressional district in the 2016 elections.[3] Rosen won 60% of the vote in the Democratic Party primary election,[4] and defeated Republican Party nominee Danny Tarkanian in the general election.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Lochhead, Colton (July 4, 2016). "Congressional candidate Jacky Rosen a newcomer, unknown to most Southern Nevadans". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Congressional candidate Jacky Rosen talks issues from health care to national security". Las Vegas Sun. April 20, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Democrat Jacky Rosen launches bid for Rep. Heck's House seat". Reno Gazette-Journal. January 26, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  4. ↑ Botkin, Ben (June 14, 2016). "GOP taps Tarkanian over Roberson in 3rd Congressional District primary". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Democrat Jacky Rosen Wins in Nevada's 3rd District". Roll Call. November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
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