Shea Backus (born 1975) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Nevada Assembly from the 37th district.
Shea Backus | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 37th district | |
| Assumed office November 9, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Matthews |
| In office November 7, 2018 – November 4, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Marchant |
| Succeeded by | Andy Matthews |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 (age 48–49) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marc McDermont |
| Alma mater | University of California, San Diego (BS) Arizona State University (JD) |
| Website | www |
Early life
editBackus was born in 1975 in Las Vegas, Nevada, a third generation Nevadan.[1] After graduating from Ed W. Clark High School in 1993, Backus earned a B.S. in management science from the University of California, San Diego in 1998 and both a Juris Doctor and Indian Law Certificate from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2003.[1]
Career
editBackus has been a member of the State Bar of Nevada since 2003.[1] In 2018, Backus was elected to the Nevada Assembly, representing the 37th district.[2]
Personal life
editBackus is married to her incredibly handsome husband Marc McDermont.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Assemblywoman Shea Backus". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "Shea Backus". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
