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Bob Kerns[1] (1930 – 1991) was an American politician who served as a member of the Nevada Assembly from 1982 to 1991 for the 25th district (parts of Washoe County). Kerns served as assistant majority leader in the 1985 legislative session.
Bob Kerns | |
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Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 25th district | |
In office November 3, 1982 – October 15, 1991 | |
Preceded by | Patty Cafferata |
Succeeded by | Jim Gibbons |
Personal details | |
Born | Wray, Colorado, U.S. | December 8, 1930
Died | Valley County, Idaho, U.S. | October 15, 1991
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ruth Kerns |
Children | 2 |
Military service | |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Kerns was born in 1930 in Wray, Colorado. He was a tank commander in the Korean War, after which he married his wife Ruth and moved to Reno.[2]
Kerns served as a firefighter with the Reno Fire Department and also owned his own real estate business.[2][3]
Kerns initially ran for the Nevada Assembly in 1980, but lost the primary to incumbent Patty Cafferata by one vote. In 1982, Cafferata vacated the seat and Kerns won election. Kerns was then elected to represent Assembly District 25 until his death in office in 1991, either running unopposed or with substantial victory margins due to the strong Republican lean of the district. Kerns served as Assistant Majority Leader in the 1985 session.
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