Jon Porter
Jonathan Christopher "Jon" Porter (born May 16, 1955) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, the first representative elected from the 3rd Congressional District of Nevada.
Jon Porter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Dina Titus |
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office November 1994 – July 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Hal Smith |
| Succeeded by | Christine Milburn |
| Mayor of Boulder City | |
| In office 1987–1991 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 16, 1955 Fort Dodge, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Married (Kristin McMillan-Porter, former CEO Vegas Chamber) |
| Residence | Washington, DC |
| Alma mater | Briar Cliff College |
| Occupation | consultant |
He won re-election in the 2006 midterm election against Tessa Hafen by a 48%–47% margin. On November 4, 2008, after three consecutive terms, he was defeated by Nevada State Senator Dina Titus, a Democrat and professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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