Heidi Kasama

Heidi Kasama was born in New York, New York, and lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kasama graduated from Edmonds Woodway High School in 1977. She earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Central Washington University. Kasama's career experience includes working as a managing broker with Prudential Americana Group Realtors and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.[1][2][3]

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Campaign websiteKasama's campaign website stated the following:Election IntegrityEnsuring only legal votes count by removing non-citizens from voter rolls, implementing stronger ID verification, and demanding transparency in our election process.Second AmendmentProtecting your constitutional right to keep and bear arms. I've consistently voted against gun control measures and will continue defending law-abiding gun owners.Protecting Girls' SportsStanding firm that males should not compete in women's athletics. I'm proud to serve as a proponent of the Governor's Protect Girls' Sports Initiative because our daughters deserve fair competition.Cut Red TapeReducing bureaucratic barriers that hurt small businesses and families. As a business owner and former CPA, I know firsthand how overregulation stifles growth.Back the BlueSupporting our law enforcement officers with the resources and respect they deserve. Safe neighborhoods require strong policing, not defunding.Fiscal ResponsibilityOpposing wasteful spending and tax increases. Your hard-earned money belongs in your pocket, not funding bloated government programs.— Heidi Kasama's campaign website (May 12, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My first career was as a CPA for 20+ years. I also obtained my real estate license in 1990 and after we sold the CPA firm I worked the real estate business full time. I opened my own real estate company in Las Vegas which I grew to about 80 agents. I later merged that company with Berkshire Hathaway (formerly Prudential) and now manage the Summerlin office of 250+ agents. I also have Kasama Property Management which oversees about 350 homes. I not only handle residential sales but commercial as well. I am also a permitted business broker.

Heidi served as the 2018 President for the Nevada Realtors (NVR) and is also on the Finance Committee for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). She was also honored to receive the “Realtor of the Year” for 2018 by NVR and 2015 by GLVAR. Heidi also served as President of the Las Vegas Realtors (LVR) for 2014. She has also served on the Finance Committee, Forms Committee, Grievance Committee, Professional Standards, and MLS Quality Control sub-committee. Heidi has also served on her local church board as well.

After serving on the Legislative & RPAC committees for NVR it was alarming to see the lack of quality of some of the bills being put forth by the legislature and the lack of business acumen of some of the legislative representatives. I hope to contribute some of my business background to the process in Carson City, NV.

I am grateful for the support of my husband of 30 years, Peter, and our daughters.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

To support the our small business owners, and all business owners to create a vibrant and active economy.Our schools rank near the bottom nationally so I support our new per pupil funding for transparency and accountability. I also favor changes to our current school boards.We have an alarming lack of health care workers in our state and I want to support policies that incentivize growth of health care professionals.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Expanding and diversifying our economy as well as improvements to our system of education and health care.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Our founding fathers who took a risk and gathered to create this great nation of the United States of America.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The ability to seek information on the topic and be open to listen to all sides.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Ability to make decisions and reviewing the information.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Remember you serve the people and to hold the office with high regard and integrity.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A person who was honest, kind and fair to those whose paths I crossed.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was very young and I walked in to the room and both my parents were crying. President Kennedy had been assassinated.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was a 200 home newspaper delivery route. I sure had my share of run in with dogs!I wa

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible. I draw daily inspiration from it.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I like Mulan

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

My Fair Lady "On the street where you live" - We just saw the show

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My parents were immigrants to this country and I lost my immediate family far too early in life and would like to have had my family around me for a longer time but it was not meant to be.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The governor should be a leader, but we need separation of these branches so we maintian checks and balances.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Economic diversity and improvements to education and healthcare.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Having a unicameral state legislature would make the creation and support of policy streamlined, but it would lack the checks and balances that are needed for our size government.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, however I don't think it is mandatory. I do believe we need legisltors with business, management and or leadership experience.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. As mentioned before we must work together with all parties to craft good legislation for our constituents.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

A non partisan committee.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

N/A

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

I served on the Judicial, Commerce & Labor, and Revenue committees.

The ability to learn the importance of each committees function was a great educational experience for me.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Senator William " Bill" Raggio

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

I am concentrating on my current elected position.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

There are many but I hear consistently the impact of high health care costs on my constituents and this needs to be reigned in.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I love jokes but can't tell them very well!

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

There should be a limit on emergency powers for the Governor. I believe no more than 30 to 60 days.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes. I am a REALTOR and we negotiate between the seller and buyer on every deal to reach a successful closing on each transaction. We need to understand this is needed to get policy work done.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Heidi has B.of S. in Accounting from CWU. She was a CPA for 20+ years & was involved w/auditing major educational institutions, non-profit organizations & tax returns. She received her real estate license in 1990. Heidi owned her own real estate company & is now managing broker for approx. 250 agents at BHHS-Nevada Properties. She has her broker's license, business broker & property management permits & owns Kasama Property Management. Heidi served as 2018 President for Nevada Realtors (NVR) & 2014 President of Las Vegas Realtors (LVR). She currently serves on Finance Committee for National Association of Realtors (NAR). Heidi received "Realtor of the Year" award for 2018 by NVR & 2015 by LVR. She currently serves on the NVR legislative committee and has experience reviewing bills. In her spare time, she has also served on the board of directors for her local church.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Economic Opportunity: We need pro-growth policies that break down barriers for small businesses, create jobs, increase income, and keep taxes low.Education: Our schools need more local control, accountability, transparency, and more school choice options for parents and students.  As a CPA, I audited numerous educational institutions.Improving Healthcare: Reduce out of pocket costs for Nevada families and seniors.  Plus, we need to incentivize the best and brightest in the healthcare industry to come to Nevada.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Heidi is passionate about maintaining a thriving business environment, improving the state education system, and also improving state healthcare. For business, Heidi believes in not over-regulating industries with unnecessary red tape, but instead wants to keep sensible regulation that protects our community without destroying businesses. She also believes that one of Nevada's strong suits is its low cost of living, and she wants to maintain that. In regards to state education, Heidi thinks that Nevada should not settle for being at the bottom of the scoreboard. Our community's success rests on our ability to educate our future generations so that they develop marketable skills and have the freedom of choice to work in jobs with good pay. For our healthcare needs, Heidi wants to reduce the out of pocket costs for Nevadans and create an environment where people don't need to sacrifice peace of mind and financial security to maintain their health.