Stephen Silberkraus

Stephen Silberkraus (born April 4, 1981) is a Republican former Nevada Assemblyman representing District 29, which covers Green Valley and downtown Henderson. Silberkraus received nearly 55% of the vote in the 2014 general election defeating Democratic appointed incumbent Lesley Cohen by 9.5%.^[1] Cohen regained the seat in the 2016 general election, defeating Silberkraus by 0.74%.^[2]

Stephen Hayward Silberkraus
State Assemblyman District 29
Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 29th district
In office 2014–2016
Preceded by	Lesley Cohen
Succeeded by	Lesley Cohen
Personal details
Born	(1981-04-04) April 4, 1981 (age 44) Santa Monica, California,
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Henderson, Nevada, US
Alma mater	University of California, Santa Barbara
Profession	Multimedia professional and author
Website	Official website

Stephen Silberkraus ran in the 2020 election cycle for the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents in District 3. ^[3] The Board of Regents is a state government unit in Nevada that oversees its public system of colleges and universities. These include two doctoral-granting research universities, one state college, four community colleges, and one research institute comprise the system.

Silberkraus is a multimedia professional and published author.^[4] His most recent publication is "The Space Shuttle Endeavour" by Arcadia Publishing.^[5] Silberkraus appeared as an extra in numerous television shows and movies, including The West Wing, Entourage, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.^[6]