Cinthia Zermeno MooreServing

Cinthia Zermeno Moore

State HouseDemocrat

NV-NV AD-11 State House

Age 44·Mexican (born in Jalisco, Mexico)

Why This Race Matters

Moore made history as the first Mexican-born woman elected to the Nevada Legislature. She is sponsoring legislation to restrict utility shutoffs during extreme weather, continuing work on environmental justice bills that failed in the 2023 session. As a member of the Nevada Latino Legislative Caucus, she is helping advance the Family Unity Support Act to protect children of deported parents.

Moore won her 2024 primary with 78.4% and general with 69.3%, suggesting a safe Democratic seat. She has been endorsed by Silver State Equality for 2026. Previously ran in 2018 for AD-12, finishing third in the Democratic primary with 11%. Co-led a know-your-rights immigration forum with Sen. Edgar Flores at the Immigrant Home Foundation.

Key dates to watch: Primary on June 9, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

Assemblywoman Cinthia Zermeno Moore made history in 2024 as the first Mexican-born woman elected to the Nevada Legislature. Born in El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico in 1982, her family moved to California seeking the American dream before settling in Las Vegas over 30 years ago. She represents Assembly District 11 in North Las Vegas, the same community where she grew up.

Family & Heritage

Born in El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico in 1982. Family moved from Jalisco to California seeking the American dream, then settled in Las Vegas where her uncles worked in construction. Father opened a small carpentry shop. Mother worked as a housekeeper at La Concha hotel. Single mother raising a 7-year-old son. Owns home next to parents' house where they still live.

Political Career

Before Politics

Coordinator of Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition (since 2019 launch). Real estate professional and member of Las Vegas REALTORS and NAHREP Las Vegas. Advocate for healthier communities, clean energy, and environmental policy.

Education

Emerge Nevada, Class of 2011

Key Issues & Priorities

*Environmental Justice (clean air, pollution elimination, heat island mitigation)
*Housing (rent caps for seniors, tenant protections, renter advocacy)
*Education (opposing public funding for private schools, universal free school lunches)
*Healthcare (Medicaid expansion, reproductive rights)
*Gun Reform (restricting semiautomatic sales to under 21)
*Immigration (Family Unity Support Act, know-your-rights forums)
*Economy (reducing costs for Nevada families, utility shutoff protections)

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