Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod


Shannon Mary Bilbray-Axelrod is a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly. She represents the 34th district, which covers parts of the western Las Vegas Valley.

Biography

Bilbray-Axelrod was born in Las Vegas in 1973, and graduated from the University of San Diego. She is the daughter of former U.S. Representative James Bilbray, and her sister, Erin Bilbray, was an unsuccessful 2014 candidate for Nevada's 3rd congressional district.
Bilbray-Axelrod ran for the Assembly in 2016, prevailing in a three-way Democratic primary and defeating Republican Matt Williams in the general election.
In March 2017, it was reported Bilbray-Axelrod has registered in 2016 as a foreign agent on behalf of Saudi Arabia, in order to lobby against the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.

Personal life

Bilbray-Axelrod and her husband, Danny Axelrod, have a daughter, Molly.

Political positions

Bilbray-Axelrod supports legalization of marijuana, and supports universal background checks for gun purchases.

Electoral history