Jason Frierson


Jason Frierson,, is an American attorney and politician and who is the Speaker and a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly. In 79th session of the assembly, members elected Frierson to the position of speaker. Frierson returned to the assembly in 2016 election after defeating Republican Norm Ross, and incumbent Republican-turned-Libertarian incumbent John Moore with 56% of the votes. He had previously served in the assembly from February 7, 2011 to 2014, when he was defeated by John Moore by 40 votes. representing District 8. Frierson is a member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.

Education

Frierson earned his BS from the University of Nevada, Reno and his JD from the William S. Boyd School of Law.

Elections