Hunter Cain

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Hunter Cain

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 9, 2020

Education

Associate

University of Arizona

Bachelor's

University of California, San Diego

Military

Years of service

2001 - 2010

Contact

Campaign website

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Hunter Cain (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Clark County Commission to represent District C in Nevada. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 9, 2020.

Cain completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Elections
* 2.1 2020
* 3 Campaign themes
* 3.1 2020
* 4 See also
* 5 External links
* 6 Footnotes

## Biography[edit]

Hunter Cain served in the United States Army from 2001 to 2010. He earned an associate degree in military intelligence from the University of Arizona. He earned an associate degree in communication and media studies, English literature, and sociology from the College of Southern Nevada. He earned an associate degree in sustainability, futures studies, and theater from San Diego City College. Cain earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from the University of California, San Diego. As of April 2020, Cain was pursuing a master's degree in political science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Cain's career experience includes working as a senior staffer with the United States House of Representatives.[1][2]

## Elections[edit]

### 2020[edit]

See also: Municipal elections in Clark County, Nevada (2020)

General election

##### General election for Clark County Commission District C

Ross Miller defeated Stavros Anthony in the general election for Clark County Commission District C on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

✔ |

| Ross Miller (D)  |

50.0

| 76,592

| Stavros Anthony (R)  |

50.0

| 76,577

* * *

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 153,169

|
|

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for Clark County Commission District C

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Clark County Commission District C on June 9, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

✔ |

| Ross Miller |

38.3

| 8,957

| Hunter Cain |

25.2

| 5,902

| Patsy Brown |

16.3

| 3,821

| Jenny Penney |

10.1

| 2,364

| Fayyaz Raja |

6.7

| 1,564

| Gary Hosea |

3.4

| 788

* * *

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 23,396

|
|

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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Stavros Anthony advanced from the Republican primary for Clark County Commission District C.

## Campaign themes[edit]

### 2020[edit]

#### Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Hunter Cain completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cain's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I will be the first licensed foster parent to serve on the commission. I am a single Clark County foster parent, who has devoted his life to help shelter and raise higher-level of care and at-risk youth. I have fostered 15 youth ranging from 9 years old to 17 years old. In 2018, I adopted my first son and this past November I adopted my second son.

I will be the first combat veteran to serve on the commission in more than 20 years. I am a disabled combat veteran who spent nearly a decade in the US Army with deployments and service in Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

I served as Director of Community Outreach for Congresswoman Dina Titus. Over half a decade with her office I organized over 100 community events, helped thousands of Southern Nevadans find social and mental health services and brought back more than $2 million worth of federal benefits to those I helped.

I will be Clark County's first openly LGBTQ commissioner who received my first national endorsement from the LGBTQ Victory Fund. After the repeal of don't ask don't tell, I helped LGBTQ veterans apply to upgrade their less-than-honorable military discharges that were based on sexual preference.

I will be Commission District C's first African American commissioner. I have worked to bring resources and services to the African American, Hispanic American, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), senior, economically disadvantaged, disabled and immigrant communities.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

* It is time that Southern Nevada has a commissioner who is focused on the under-served communities and not solely focused on the billion dollar projects.
* It is time to see diversity on the commission. I will be the first licensed foster parent, first openly LGBTQ, first African American for District C and first combat veteran to serve on the commission in nearly 30 years.
* There is more to the county commission than zoning and sales taxes. The Commission has significant authority over Clark County which means creative projects and innovation should not be an idea for some distant time, but rather for today.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Top on my priority list are the youth of southern Nevada. Working with foster parents, educators, and youth programs, along with state and county agencies, I have heard there needs and developed innovative ideas to implement within the Department of Family services, after-school within the Clark County School District, and the Juvenile Justice system, all of which the Commission plays a large role within.

Currently there are no Veterans services on the county level. My Fellow Veterans have answered the call for the defense of our nation and there should not be a struggle to find resources in Clark County. We can provide Veterans with a department dedicated to listing services such as mental health, housing, employment, business, etc on the county level.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was signing up for the US Army and month after the attacks on Sept 11th, 2001.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Commissioners are know for there powers of grant gaming and liquor licenses. However, many people do not know that the commissioners also oversee the foster care program, juvenile justice, public defenders and public guardian office, along with many Southern Nevada rural services and dozens of other glamour-less but vitally important organizations.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it is important that our commissioners are not-career politicians who see this seat as a stepping stone of birth right. We need a wide diverse group of commissioners who can bring a unique prospective to the county.

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## See also[edit]

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## External links[edit]

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* Campaign website

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 26, 2020
2. ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Former Titus staffer Hunter Cain to run for Clark County Commission," August 6, 2019

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