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2026 Candidate Endorsements & Election Outcomes |
NPA Endorses 19 Champions for Mental Health in 2026 Nevada Election
October 9, 2026
Updated November 4, 2026
The Nevada Psychological Association (NPA) is proud to announce its official endorsements for 19 candidates running for the Nevada State Senate and Assembly in the 2026 General Election.
These endorsements are informed by our comprehensive 2026 Candidate Scorecard, which surveyed candidates on critical mental health care issues affecting psychologists and constituents across Nevada.
Key Evaluation Priorities
- Enforcement and expansion of mental health parity laws.
- Expanding care access for underserved and rural communities.
- Promoting early intervention and youth mental health infrastructure.
- Strengthening crisis systems (988, mobile teams, and crisis beds).
- Addressing social determinants of health in policy making.
State Senate Endorsements
| Endorsed by NPA |
Election Outcome |
| Lynne Ballatore - Senate District 17 |
Not Elected |
| Julie Pazina - Senate District 12 |
Elected |
| Melanie Scheible - Senate District 9 |
Elected |
| Chrystal L. Roll - Senate District 16 |
Not Elected |
State Assembly Endorsements
| Endorsed by NPA |
Election Outcome |
| Kamilah Bywaters - Assembly District 2 |
Elected |
| Lisa Cole - Assembly District 4 |
Not Elected |
| Brittney M. Miller - Assembly District 5 |
Elected |
| Joseph D. Charafi - Assembly District 8 |
Not Elected |
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Duy Nguyen - Assembly District 8
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Elected |
| Ryan Hampton - Assembly District 9 |
Elected |
| Venise L. Karris - Assembly District 10 |
Elected |
| Erica Victoria Mosca - Assembly District 14 |
Elected |
| Cecelia Gonzalez - Assembly District 16 |
Elected |
| David Orentlicher - Assembly District 20 |
Elected |
| Alex Pereszlenyi - Assembly District 29 |
Elected |
| Neal Schwartz - Assembly District 31 |
Not Elected |
| Jon Penn Junejo - Assembly District 36 |
Not Elected |
| Erich A. Obermayr - Assembly District 39 |
Not Elected |
| Vinny Spotleson - Assembly District 41 |
Elected |
About the Nevada Psychological Association (NPA)
The Nevada Psychological Association (NPA) is a nonpartisan organization representing psychological professionals across the state. The NPA's mission is to advance the profession of psychology and advocate for strong, evidence-based mental health policies in Nevada. For more information, visit www.nvpsychology.org.
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