Moises Denis (born August 9, 1961) is an American politician who served as President pro tempore of the Nevada Senate between 2016 and 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented the 2nd district in the Nevada Senate between 2010 and 2022, covering parts of the eastern Las Vegas Valley. He was previously a member of the Nevada Assembly from 2004 to 2010, representing Assembly District 28 in the same area.
Mo Denis | |
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President pro tempore of the Nevada Senate | |
In office November 9, 2016 – November 9, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Joe Hardy |
Succeeded by | Pat Spearman |
President of the Nevada Senate | |
Acting | |
In office September 17, 2021 – December 16, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Kate Marshall |
Succeeded by | Lisa Cano Burkhead |
Majority Leader of the Nevada Senate | |
In office February 4, 2013 – November 5, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Steven Horsford |
Succeeded by | Michael Roberson |
Member of the Nevada Senate from the 2nd district | |
In office November 3, 2010 – November 9, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Maggie Carlton |
Succeeded by | Edgar Flores |
Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 28th district | |
In office November 3, 2004 – November 3, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Vonne Chowning |
Succeeded by | Lucy Flores |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | August 9, 1961
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Susan Cook |
Children | 5 |
Education | Brigham Young University (BA) |
Denis was born in New York City to parents who had immigrated from Cuba. Denis is Mormon. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Uruguay. He studied at Brigham Young University. He has also served as a bishop in the LDS Church as well as in other positions. He is a cousin of United States Senator from Florida Marco Rubio.[1][2] In 2019, an interview with Denis' sister stated that she was concerned for those unable to afford housing and living out of their cars.[3] Denis is a computer technician.[4]
Denis served three terms in the Nevada Assembly from 2004 to 2010, and served three term as a state senator between 2010 and 2022. He has frequently run unopposed or won lopsided victories. Denis led his caucus' re-election efforts in the 2012 cycle and served as Senate Majority Leader from 2013 to 2014.[4][5] In December 2011, Denis resigned from his job with the Nevada Public Utilities Commission following an alleged conflict between his executive and legislative roles.[6] Denis is the first Latino person to serve as Majority Leader of the Nevada Senate (or leader of any caucus).[5]
Michelle's older brother, Moises Denis, didn't attend the Sunday night rally and, as a Democratic politician representing Las Vegas in the Nevada Senate, is on the opposite side of the political divide from his relative.