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10/29/2026

LVYR CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: DREW TEITELBAUM

Meet Drew Teitelbaum, candidate for Nevada Assembly District 2.

Drew says he is running with a simple priority: put families first.

In our latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight, Drew talks about his view that Nevada should preserve its independent, Western character and avoid unnecessary government involvement in the lives of families and businesses.

We talk about:

• Affordability and the cost of living
• Fuel prices and Nevada’s reliance on California for much of its fuel supply
• Small government
• Supporting Nevada families
• The relationship between government and business
• His experience working with both the public and private sectors

Drew says government has an important foundational role, but believes it should not become overly involved in people’s lives or businesses.

He also talks about why fuel costs matter far beyond the gas pump. Higher transportation costs affect families directly and can increase costs for businesses that eventually reach consumers.

And because every Campaign Spotlight needs something beyond policy, we asked for one of his favorite local restaurants.

His answer?

Marigold Indian Cuisine.

Drew says his experience working with multiple levels of government has given him an understanding of how the system works and how to navigate it.

Watch the latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight and get to know Drew Teitelbaum in his own words.

Drew Teitelbaum
Nevada Assembly District 2

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10/27/2026

LVYR CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: AL ROJAS

Meet Al Rojas, candidate for Nevada State Senate District 21.

Al is a retired electronics engineer who says his decision to run started much closer to home.

He watched homelessness, encampments, and neighborhood safety become growing concerns in his community, and says residents increasingly felt like nobody was listening.

So he got involved.

Al helped organize a neighborhood watch effort and says the work has included addressing dozens of encampments, abandoned RVs, and problem areas throughout the community.

What happened next surprised him.

People started getting involved again.

Residents began speaking up. Local officials started listening. Law enforcement began working with the community.

For Al, public safety is not just a political talking point.

It means being able to take your kids to school without worrying.
It means being able to shop, open a business, and raise a family in a neighborhood you are proud to call home.

“That’s what the American Dream is all about. A place that is safe and that you feel proud of bringing your family and your friends to and saying, ‘I live here.’”

In our latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight, Al talks about homelessness, neighborhood safety, community organizing, technology, economic growth, and why he says he is focused on one thing above everything else:

Results.

And when we asked him what he wants the future of his community to look like?

“Sunrise Manor, baby.”

Watch the latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight and get to know Al Rojas in his own words.

Al Rojas
Nevada State Senate District 21

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10/26/2026

LVYR CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: KELLY QUINN

Meet Kelly Quinn, candidate for Nevada Assembly District 5.

Kelly’s path to public service is anything but ordinary.

He currently serves as a correctional lieutenant with the Nevada Department of Corrections at High Desert State Prison. Before that, his work took him through mining, hazardous waste, volunteer fire and EMS, state regulation, and eventually into the halls of the Nevada Legislature.

In our latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight, Kelly talks about what those experiences taught him about how state government actually works and where he believes it needs improvement.

We talk about:

• Supporting Nevada’s correctional officers and addressing staff retention
• Strengthening public safety
• Rural fire and EMS
• Cutting bureaucracy and unnecessary red tape
• Making it easier for businesses to open and grow
• Bringing real-world experience into Carson City

Kelly shared one example from his district where a business spent two and a half years working through permitting and licensing before it could finally open.

And when we asked him to describe his leadership style in one word?

“Listening.”

We also learned something most people probably don’t know about Kelly.

He’s a former pilot who owned a small airplane and flew throughout Nevada and across the Northwest.

From mining and EMS to corrections, aviation, and the Legislature, Kelly has seen Nevada from a lot of different angles.

Watch the latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight and get to know Kelly Quinn in his own words.

Kelly Quinn
Nevada Assembly District 5

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10/26/2026

LVYR CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: GEORGE HARRIS

Meet George Harris, candidate for Nevada State Senate District 8.

George is a lifelong Nevadan, a U.S. Army veteran, and a businessman with decades of experience.

In the latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight, George talks about what he believes he can bring to Carson City: experience with budgets, people, organization, and a practical approach to government.

He also talks about his time in media, where he says he asked tough questions of both Republicans and Democrats because, for him, Nevada should come first.

One of the themes throughout the conversation is experience.

George says he looks at problems through the eyes of a businessman and tries to think beyond what sounds good on paper to what the real-world consequences might be.

And his military background still shapes the way he approaches leadership today.

“Everything I learned, I learned in the military. Discipline. Leadership skills.”

Of course, every Campaign Spotlight has a surprise.

George is also a singer.

Watch the latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight and get to know George Harris in his own words.

George Harris
Nevada State Senate District 8

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10/26/2026

LVYR CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: JOE SILVESTRI

“You can ignore politics, but politics will not ignore you.”

That’s how Joe Silvestri opens our latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight.

Joe has spent nearly 30 years as a Clark County School District teacher and has called Las Vegas home since 1993.

Now, with his children grown and retirement from teaching approaching, Joe says he is at a point in his life where he has the time, the experience, and the drive to give something back to his community.

In our conversation, Joe talks about the three issues at the center of his campaign for Nevada Assembly District 3:

Education.
Affordability.
Public safety.

As a longtime educator, schools are personal for Joe. As a candidate who has spent months knocking doors, he says he is also hearing directly from families concerned about rising costs and the safety of their neighborhoods.

But one theme ties the entire conversation together:

See the big picture.

Joe talks about recognizing the warning signs, understanding where you can make a difference, and knowing when it is time to step forward.

“I’m focused on the big picture. I want to see stronger schools and safer streets.”

Watch the latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight and get to know Joe Silvestri in his own words.

Joe Silvestri
Nevada Assembly District 3

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10/23/2026

LVYR CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: STAVROS ANTHONY

Meet Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony.

For Stavros, public service didn’t begin in Carson City.

He spent 29 years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, rising from police officer to captain. He says that experience taught him something that still shapes the way he approaches elected office today: get out into the community, listen to people, find the problem, and work to solve it.

That philosophy has taken him across Nevada.

In our latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight, Stavros talks about traveling throughout the state, from Las Vegas and Reno to communities like Tonopah, Elko, Winnemucca, Lovelock, and Ely, and why he believes the Lieutenant Governor should be present in all of Nevada.

We also talk about some of the responsibilities people may not realize come with the office, including tourism, outdoor recreation, transportation, economic development, and serving as President of the Nevada State Senate.

His approach to the job is pretty simple:

The Lieutenant Governor’s office may technically be a part-time position, but Stavros says he treats it like a full-time job.

For him, traveling Nevada means hearing directly from people about housing, healthcare, workforce development, roads, jobs, and what their communities need.

Watch the latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight and get to know Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony in his own words.

Stavros Anthony
Lieutenant Governor of Nevada

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10/19/2026

LVYR CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: JOHN CARLO

Meet John Carlo, candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 16.

Jon’s story starts with work.

After spending years volunteering and getting involved around Las Vegas, he says one experience pushed him toward running for office: having to leave Nevada for eight months just to find work.

John works in the construction industry, and in our latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight, he talks about why bringing more jobs to Nevada has become one of the biggest reasons behind his campaign.

We also talk about education, workforce development, getting more young people involved in their communities, and what he has learned from years of showing up at meetings, protests, and local events.

John also opens up about the person behind the campaign.

“I’ve come off like a rough guy, a really rough guy in the past. But once people get to know me, they realize that I’m not such a bad guy.”

For John, Assembly District 16 is personal. It includes the Las Vegas Strip, the community where he has spent years getting involved, and the place he wants to represent in Carson City.

Watch the latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight and get to know John Carlo in his own words.

John Carlo
Nevada State Assembly District 16

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10/18/2026

LVYR CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: BRANDON DAVIS

Meet Brandon Davis, candidate for Nevada Assembly District 34.

For Brandon, this race starts close to home.

He’s a father of two, a man of faith, a neighbor, a youth sports coach, and someone who says one of the biggest reasons he decided to run is the future his children will inherit.

“I continuously show up.”

That theme runs throughout our latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight.

Brandon talks about showing up at school events, community events, and throughout his neighborhood, and why he wants to bring that same approach to Carson City.

We also talk about:

• Lowering costs for working families
• Education and smaller class sizes
• Supporting Nevada teachers and students
• Expanding healthcare options and lowering costs
• Increasing housing supply
• Cutting regulations, fees, and red tape
• Nevada’s energy and fuel infrastructure

And then we learned something we definitely did not expect.

Before politics, Brandon spent about a decade playing in a rock band, touring the country and performing at festivals.

From rock shows to youth sports to a run for the Nevada Legislature, there’s a little more to Brandon Davis than you might know from a campaign sign.

Watch the latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight and get to know Brandon in his own words.

Brandon Davis
Nevada Assembly District 34

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10/18/2026

LVYR CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: MANNY KESS

Meet Manny Kess, candidate for Clark County Commission District E.

Manny describes himself first as a husband, father, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. After owning businesses in Las Vegas and Clark County for more than a decade, he says his experience dealing with licensing, permitting, and local government helped push him toward public service.

In our latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight, we talk about small business, homelessness, government accountability, and what it actually means to represent a district with very different neighborhoods and priorities.

One point Manny comes back to throughout the conversation is simple: show up and listen.

“You represent everyone in your district.”

For Manny, that means keeping an open door, answering calls and messages, spending time throughout the district, and making sure government is not only listening to the loudest people in the room.

And because every Campaign Spotlight needs at least one surprise, we also learned that Manny used to sing in high school.

Watch the latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight and get to know Manny Kess.

Manny Kess | Clark County Commission District E

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10/15/2026

🎙️ LVYR CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: JILL DOUGLASS

Why does someone decide to run for office?

For Jill Douglass, it started with looking at what was happening in the community she calls home and deciding she wanted to get involved.

In our latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight, Jill talks candidly about the issues she says she is hearing from Nevada families: the cost of buying a home, education, parental involvement, public safety, and the challenges facing businesses.

But what stood out to us was something much simpler.

“I have the same pain points as you have.”

Jill talks about why schools became one of the biggest reasons she decided to run, her work advocating for greater parental involvement, and why she believes Nevada families deserve greater accountability from their government.

And then we got to know a completely different side of Jill.

Before politics, she was a highly competitive baton twirler, a certified National Baton Twirling Association coach and judge, and won more than 300 awards and trophies.

Not exactly something you expect to hear in a political interview.

That is what the LVYR Campaign Spotlight is about. Beyond the mailers, signs, and campaign speeches, we want you to actually meet the people asking to represent Nevada.

Jill closes the interview with a line that probably says more about why she is running than anything else:

“If Nevada means home to you, then we need someone fighting to keep it home.”

🎥 Meet Jill Douglass, candidate for Nevada Assembly District 37, in the latest LVYR Campaign Spotlight.

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