Dean Rhoads

Dean Rhoads is a former Republican member of the Nevada Senate, representing the Northern Nevada District (map) from 1984 until 2012. Previously he served in the Nevada Assembly from 1976 through 1982. In October 2010, Senator Rhoads broke with the Republican establishment to endorse Harry Reid over Sharron Angle in that year's Senate Race.^[1]

Dean Rhoads
Member of the Nevada Senate from the Rural Nevada (19th) district
In office 1984–2012
Preceded by	Norman Glaser
Succeeded by	Pete Goicoechea
Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 33rd district
In office 1976 - 1982
Preceded by	Roy Young
Succeeded by	Byron "Bill" Biyleu
Personal details
Born	(1935-10-05) October 5, 1935 (age 90) Tonasket, Washington
Died	(2018-04-24)April 24, 2018
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Sharon
Residence	Tuscarora, NV
Alma mater	California State Polytechnic College
Profession	rancher

He was on the board of directors of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a conservative lobbying group.^[2]

Jon Ralston, Nevada's leading political journalist, described Rhoads as a "consummate rural lawmaker", and "one of the most principled in history".^[3]

Personal information

Rhoads was born in Tonasket, Washington.^[4]

Family

Rhoads is married to his wife Sharon and together they have 2 children: Shammy, Chandra.^[4]

Education

Rhoads obtained his BS in Agriculture Business Management from California State Polytechnic College.^[4]

Organizations

Dean Rhoads is a member of many organizations which include:

• Director of the American Legislative Exchange Council
• Member of the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association
• Member of the Nevada Taxpayers Association
• Member of the Rotary Club^[4]