Overview

Across the Aisle is a civic forum series hosted by the Gen Z Coalition of Las Vegas (GZLV), designed to create direct, unfiltered dialogue between candidates and the community.

This page serves as a living record of candidates who have participated in Across the Aisle events.

Candidates are organized by the office they are seeking, with notes on participation across events.

Across the Aisle has hosted candidates from Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Independent, and non-partisan backgrounds. This list will continue to grow as future forums take place.

How to Read This Page

• Office → Position the candidate is running for

• Affiliation → Self-identified party or non-partisan status

• Participated In → Across the Aisle events attended

Participation & Format

Participation in Across the Aisle is structured to ensure fairness, balance, and open dialogue.

All candidates are expected to follow a consistent set of participation guidelines designed to maintain a respectful and productive environment.

View full participation guidelines.

Federal Candidates

U.S. Congress (CD1)

Bobby Khan
Affiliation: Non-partisan
Participated In: Vol. 2

Michael Boris
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 3

Gabriel Cornejo
Affiliation: Democrat
Participated In: Vol. 3

Jim Blockey
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 1

J.E. Houston II
Affiliation: Independent
Participated In: Vol. 1
Note: Candidate announced intent to run but did not complete final filing requirements.

U.S. Congress (CD2)

Morgan Wadsworth
Affiliation: Democrat
Participated In: Vol. 3

U.S. Congress (CD3)

Marty O’Donnell
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 2

Terrill Robinson
Affiliation: Democrat
Participated In: Vol. 3

Dr. Aury Nagy
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 3

Dr. James Lally
Affiliation: Democrat
Participated In: Vol. 3

Tera Anderson
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 3

U.S. Congress (CD4)

Cody Whipple
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 2

State-Level Candidates

Nevada State Senate (District 12)

Rafael Arroyo
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3

Nevada Assembly (District 2)

Drew Teitelbaum
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 1

Nevada Assembly (District 8)

Joseph Charafi
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 1, Vol. 2

Nevada Assembly (District 13)

Gage Beck
Affiliation: Libertarian
Participated In: Vol. 1

Nevada Assembly (District 16)

John Carlo
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 2

Nevada Assembly (District 19)

Zackaraih Lysaght
Affiliation: Libertarian
Participated In: Vol. 1

Nevada Assembly (District 21)

Tighe Galvin
Affiliation: Libertarian
Participated In: Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3

Local Candidates

Clark County Commission (District F)

Albert Mack
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 2

Clark County Recorder

Steven Borella
Affiliation: Libertarian
Participated In: Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3

Skye Berry Burgess
Affiliation: Democrat
Participated In: Vol. 3

Clark County Public Administrator

Mark Sprinkle
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 3

North Las Vegas City Council (Ward 1)

Diana Ramirez
Affiliation: Non-partisan
Participated In: Vol. 2

Statewide Candidates

Governor of Nevada

John Scott
Affiliation: Non-partisan
Participated In: Vol. 2, Vol. 3

Jose Zelaya
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 3

Barak Zilberberg
Affiliation: Republican
Participated In: Vol. 3

Judicial Candidates

Family Court Judge (Dept. D)

Patricia A. Marr
Affiliation: Non-partisan
Participated In: Vol. 3

Why This Page Exists

Across the Aisle is built on the belief that voters deserve direct access to candidates—without filters, scripting, or selective exposure.

This page reflects a commitment to:

• Transparency

• Accessibility

• Open participation across perspectives

About Across the Aisle

Across the Aisle is built on a simple premise:

Give candidates a platform.
Give the community a voice.
Keep the conversation open.

Each forum is structured to ensure:

• Equal speaking opportunities

• Balanced moderation

• Real-time audience engagement

Related Events

• Across the Aisle Vol. 2 at UNLV

• Across the Aisle Vol. 3 at UNLV

Get Involved

GZLV continues to host forums focused on increasing civic engagement across Las Vegas.

If you are:

• A candidate

• A student organization

• A community member

And are interested in participating in future events, we encourage you to connect with us.

Notes

• Candidate affiliations are listed based on publicly available information or self-identification.

• This page is updated periodically as new events take place and participation expands.

• Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement by the Gen Z Coalition of Las Vegas (GZLV). Across the Aisle is a neutral platform designed to facilitate open civic dialogue.

• External links are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement. Links may include third-party profiles such as Ballotpedia or official campaign websites where available.