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Dina Titus
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Shelley Berkley |
| Constituency | 1st district |
| In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Jon Porter |
| Succeeded by | Joe Heck |
| Constituency | 3rd district |
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the 7th district |
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| In office 1988–2008 |
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| Preceded by | Herbert Jones |
| Succeeded by | David Parks |
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Alice Constandina Titus
May 23, 1950 Thomasville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Thomas Wright
(m. 1979) |
| Education | College of William and Mary (BA) University of Georgia (MA) Florida State University (PhD) |
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Dina Titus was born on May 23, 1950. She is an American politician. She has been a U.S. Representative for Nevada since 2013. Before that, she was a U.S. Representative from 2009 to 2011.
Titus is a member of the Democratic Party. She also served in the Nevada Senate, which is part of Nevada's state government. She was a professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) before she was elected to Congress.
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Early Life and Education
Dina Titus was born in Thomasville, Georgia. She went to the College of William & Mary and earned a bachelor's degree in political science. Political science is the study of how governments work.
She continued her studies and received a master's degree from the University of Georgia. Later, she earned a Ph.D. from Florida State University. A Ph.D. is a very high degree.
After her education, Titus taught political science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She retired from teaching in 2011.
Serving in the Nevada Senate
Dina Titus was first elected to the Nevada Senate in 1988. This is a part of the state's law-making body. She served there for 20 years, representing the 7th district.
In 2010, she was chosen to be on the United States Commission on Civil Rights. This group works to protect people's rights.
Titus also worked on a bill to stop certain credit card rules. These rules allowed companies to suddenly raise interest rates. Her bill passed in the state, but the governor did not sign it into law. However, some credit card companies changed their rules because of pressure from Congress.
Running for Governor
In 2006, Dina Titus ran to become the Governor of Nevada. The current governor could not run again because of term limits. Term limits mean a person can only serve a certain number of times.
Titus won the Democratic nomination. However, she lost the election to Jim Gibbons, a Republican.
In the U.S. House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is a part of the U.S. Congress. Its members represent people from different areas of each state.
Winning Elections
2008 Election
In 2008, Dina Titus ran for the U.S. House of Representatives. She ran in Nevada's 3rd congressional district. She won this election, becoming the first Democrat to represent that area.
Later Elections
In 2010, Titus lost her re-election bid. However, she ran again in 2012 for a different district, Nevada's 1st district. This happened because of redistricting, which means the lines of the districts were changed. She won easily and returned to Congress.
Dina Titus has been re-elected several times since then. She won elections in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. In 2022, she won another close election.
Her Work in Congress
In 2019, Dina Titus voted on the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. This is a serious process to decide if a president should be removed from office.
She often supports the ideas of President Joe Biden. This means she votes in line with his plans for the country.
Committee Assignments
In Congress, members work in groups called committees. These groups study specific topics and create new laws. Dina Titus has served on several important committees:
- United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: This committee deals with roads, bridges, and other public works.
- United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs: This committee works on issues with other countries.
She has also been part of other committees in the past, like those for Education and Labor, Homeland Security, and Veterans' Affairs.
Other Groups She Belongs To
Dina Titus is also a member of several caucuses. These are groups of lawmakers who share common interests. Some of these include:
- Congressional Arts Caucus: Supports the arts.
- United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus: Works to protect nature around the world.
- Congressional Hellenic Caucus: Focuses on issues related to Greece.
- Medicare for All Caucus: Supports a healthcare system where everyone has coverage.
- Americans Abroad Caucus: Helps Americans living in other countries.
Political Ideas
Armenia–Azerbaijan Conflict
In 2020, Dina Titus worked to change how the Library of Congress described events related to Armenia. She helped make sure the term "Armenian genocide" was used.
She also signed a letter about the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The letter asked for peace and criticized some actions in the conflict.
Redrawing Districts
In 2021, Titus talked about how Nevada's congressional districts were being redrawn. This process can change which party is likely to win elections in certain areas. She was worried that some districts that were safe for Democrats might become harder to win.
Voting Rights
In 2023, Dina Titus voted on a bill about voting rights in Washington, D.C. She voted against a measure that would have stopped non-citizens from voting in local elections there.
Syria
In 2023, Titus voted against a plan to remove U.S. troops from Syria.
Personal Life
Dina Titus has been married to Thomas C. Wright since 1979. He was a history professor at UNLV. His studies have taken them on many trips to Central and South America.
She is a member of the Greek Orthodox church.
See also
- Women in the United States House of Representatives
