The Clark County Commission on Tuesday appointed Henderson resident Jason Patchett to the Nevada Assembly for District 19, filling the vacancy left by Republican Assemblyman Toby Yurek’s resignation.

Patchett will serve in the position until the next regular election in 2026. The commission approved the appointment in a 6-0 vote, with Commissioner Tick Segerblom absent.

“I am deeply honored by this appointment and the trust that goes with it. I, at the same time, recognize that I’ve ... been appointed to serve,” Patchett told. “I look forward to the opportunity to serve constituents in Assembly District 19 and I look forward to the opportunity to work with many folks across many different avenues of life.”

Yurek, a retired police officer turned lawyer and lawmaker, announced his resigna

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