Jill Tolles


Jill Tolles is a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly. She represents the 25th district, which covers parts of Washoe County.

Biography

Tolles, born in Greensboro, North Carolina, graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, where she has served as an adjunct professor since 2006.
Tolles declared her candidacy for the Assembly in 2015. She prevailed in both the Republican primary and general election, which she won with over 60% of the vote.

Personal life

Tolles married her husband, Par, in 1998. They have two daughters.

Political positions

Tolles opposes raising the minimum wage. She identifies as fiscally conservative. In March 2017, Tolles was the only Republican member of the Assembly and one of only two Republican legislators, along with Senator Heidi Gansert, to vote in favor of ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Electoral history