Edgar R. Flores (born 1986) is an American politician and attorney who serves as a member of the

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, representing the

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district. He previously served in the

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, representing the 28th district, which covers parts of the eastern

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Early life and education

Flores was born to immigrants from

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who were given legal status under the

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. He was the second of three children. He graduated from the

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in 2008 and from the

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in 2012.

Career

After graduating from law school, Flores became an

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. Flores ran for the Assembly in 2014 to succeed

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(no relation). As the only declared candidate, he won the election unopposed. In 2016, Flores faced a challenge from Republican Wesley Cornwell. He defeated Cornwell in the general election.

Political positions

During the 2017 legislative session, Flores sponsored a successful bill that would mandate businesses accept green cards as a form of identification. Furthermore, he has been instrumental in Payday Lending Reform. He has focused heavily on spearheading consumer protection issues. In 2015 and 2017 he spearheaded important legislation against predatory businesses that pretend to be lawyers. In 2015, he passes legislation to help law enforcement curb the Nevada squatter crisis. In 2021, Flores was the only Democratic Assemblyman to side with all Republicans in voting against a redistricting map derided by certain Hispanic groups.

Electoral history

References

External links

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Campaign website

Legislative website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Flores, Edgar 1986 births Living people American politicians of Mexican descent Hispanic and Latino American state legislators in Nevada Immigration lawyers Democratic Party members of the Nevada Assembly Nevada lawyers Politicians from Las Vegas University of Nevada, Las Vegas alumni William S. Boyd School of Law alumni 21st-century American politicians