John Oceguera

Background

Oceguera, John was born on June 2, 1968 in Reno.

Education

Associate of Arts in General Studies, Western Nevada Community College. AS in Fire Science, Truckee Meadows Community College. Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration, Cogswell Polytechnical College, 1995.

Master of Public Administration, University Nevada, 1998. Juris Doctor, William S. Boyd School Law, University Nevada, 2003.

Career

He represented Clark County District 16 in the Nevada Assembly since 2000 and was elected speaker of the Assembly in 2011. Oceguera was the 2012 Democratic nominee for Nevada"s 3rd congressional district, challenging incumbent Republican nominee Joe Heck. He announced he was running on July 18, 2012.

He lost his bid for the house failing to unseat Doctor Joe Heck as congressman for the 3rd District.

Achievements

• John Oceguera has been listed as a noteworthy state legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Oceguera is a member of the Walker River Paiute tribe, and is the first Native American to serve as Speaker in Nevada history.

Connections

Married Janie Oceguera.

Spouse:

Janie Oceguera.