Nevada House District 8 Election Results
Nevada House District 8 was held by Democratic after the 2018 general election, a two-party margin of 20.6 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 1974 to 2018.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Democratic | 2,295 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1976 | Democratic | 1,657 | 1,352 | 55.1% | 10.1 pts |
| 1978 | Democratic | 1,968 | 627 | 75.8% | 51.7 pts |
| 1980 | Democratic | 1,577 | 1,428 | 52.5% | 5.0 pts |
| 1982 | Republican | 2,193 | 3,746 | 36.9% | 26.1 pts |
| 1984 | Republican | 2,326 | 5,335 | 30.4% | 39.3 pts |
| 1986 | Democratic | 3,252 | 3,227 | 50.2% | 0.4 pts |
| 1988 | Democratic | 5,759 | 4,211 | 57.8% | 15.5 pts |
| 1990 | Democratic | 4,286 | 3,827 | 52.8% | 5.7 pts |
| 1992 | Democratic | 5,214 | 3,204 | 61.9% | 23.9 pts |
| 1994 | Democratic | 3,370 | 1,955 | 63.3% | 26.6 pts |
| 1996 | Democratic | 4,502 | 1,885 | 70.5% | 41.0 pts |
| 1998 | Democratic | 4,027 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2000 | Democratic | 4,490 | 2,369 | 65.5% | 30.9 pts |
| 2002 | Democratic | 3,893 | 2,097 | 65.0% | 30.0 pts |
| 2004 | Democratic | 6,860 | 3,335 | 67.3% | 34.6 pts |
| 2006 | Democratic | 4,099 | 1,916 | 68.2% | 36.3 pts |
| 2008 | Democratic | 7,565 | 2,897 | 72.3% | 44.6 pts |
| 2010 | Democratic | 3,853 | 2,303 | 62.6% | 25.2 pts |
| 2012 | Democratic | 11,550 | 7,384 | 61.0% | 22.0 pts |
| 2014 | Republican | 4,147 | 4,187 | 49.8% | 0.5 pts |
| 2016 | Democratic | 12,060 | 7,978 | 60.2% | 20.4 pts |
| 2018 | Democratic | 11,681 | 7,699 | 60.3% | 20.6 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Nevada House District 8 at the 2018 election?
Democratic held Nevada House District 8 at the 2018 general election, with a two-party margin of 20.6 points.
Which parties have held Nevada House District 8 since 1974?
Since 1974, Nevada House District 8 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Nevada House District 8?
The closest two-party margin on record for Nevada House District 8 was 1986, at just 0.4 percentage points.