Nevada State Senate District 13

Current seat holder: Richard “Skip” Daly.

Matthew R. Buehler

Matthew Buehler served in the U.S. Air Force. Buehler earned a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from Arizona State University in 1992, a master's degree in information systems from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2004, and a master's degree in biology/developmental neuroscience from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2009.

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Campaign site

Education: “As a career Air Force veteran with Masters Degrees from both the University of Nevada and UNLV, I understand how vitally important education is to the development and future of every young person in our great state of Nevada.” (Campaign website)
Education: “Our State is one of incredible opportunities. Its frontier spirit still runs strong. To take full advantage of all we have to offer, our people, businesses and schools must have the environment and resources to carry out their unique missions. MATT WILL ALWAYS PUT THE PEOPLE OF NEVADA FIRST. His proven leadership will help put our State back on track to make Nevada the "eNVy" of America!” (Campaign website)
Priorities & Governance: “My passion is Service! And, as a life-long learner, I believe that one's inner drive for knowledge determines how far they can go in life. I want to ensure that every young person in Nevada has the opportunity to become successful.” (Campaign website)

Richard “Skip” Daly

Skip Daly was born in Reno, Nevada. Daly graduated from Reed High School.

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Campaign site

Jobs, wages & cost of living: “As a lifelong resident of Northern Nevada, a former State Assemblymen, Business Manager for the Laborers Union Local 169, and now a State Senator I’ll never stop working for Northern Nevada families.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

Charlene Young

Independent American

Charlene Young is a Independent American candidate for Nevada State Senate District 13 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

· Nevada Secretary of State