Maria is focused on the issues that really matter to Nevada families – not partisan pandering or special interests. Check out the pages below to find out what Maria will prioritize in Carson City.
Maria is focused on the issues that really matter to Nevada families – not partisan pandering or special interests. Check out the pages below to find out what Maria will prioritize in Carson City.
As a former investigative journalist covering Clark County schools, Maria has seen firsthand where Nevada’s education system succeeds and where it fails students. From overcrowded classrooms to low graduation rates, too many children are left behind when schools lack accountability and proven academic support. Maria believes that real reform starts with honest performance standards and leaders who are held responsible for results.
Maria will fight to hold school administrators accountable for student performance and outcomes. Schools that consistently fail students should not be protected by bureaucracy or politics. She supports evidence-based solutions like high-dosage tutoring to help students who are behind catch... read more →
Maria understands the gaps in Nevada’s healthcare system on a deeply personal level. When her mom was diagnosed with cancer after moving to Las Vegas, her family experienced firsthand how shortages of doctors, nurses, and medical specialists, combined with the rising cost of care, can delay critical treatment. Too many Nevadans are forced to leave the state just to receive basic testing or see a specialist. Maria does not want any family to carry this burden.
Access to quality healthcare should never depend on geography or income. Maria will work to strengthen Nevada’s healthcare system by bringing more doctors, nurses, and therapists... read more →
Maria knows the best path forward for Nevada’s economy is less red tape and smarter regulation. While reasonable rules are necessary to ensure safety and accountability, too many regulations exist solely to obstruct competition and make it harder for small businesses and entrepreneurs to succeed. Local businesses shouldn’t be buried in paperwork just to open their doors or create jobs.
Maria will fight to cut unnecessary regulations that stifle innovation, slow job creation, and push businesses out of Nevada. In addition to supporting long standing industries like mining and gaming, Maria believes we must diversify our economy, attract new industries like biotech... read more →
Every Nevadan deserves to feel safe where they live, work, and send their children to school. Public safety is a core responsibility of the government, and Maria is committed to restoring a justice system that protects law‑abiding families and holds criminals accountable. She is proudly pro‑law enforcement and will work to reverse soft‑on‑crime policies that have made our communities less safe and demoralized the men and women who protect them. Maria will support legislation to ensure police departments are fully staffed with well‑trained officers prepared to respond to violent crime, drug trafficking, and repeat offenders. That includes investing in modern equipment, officer... read more →
Legislators work for the people of Nevada, not the other way around. Nevadans expect their representatives to act in the public interest, not for special interests or personal gain. Maria will fight to restore trust in government and ensure elected officials are held to the same standards as the people they serve.
In recent years, a culture of corruption and self-dealing has taken hold in Carson City. In 2023, the Las Vegas Review-Journal exposed multiple legislative Democrats who voted to funnel taxpayer dollars to organizations where they worked or served on boards. The lack of open meeting safeguards allows lawmakers of both parties... read more →