Alexis Hill | |
|---|---|
| Chair of Washoe County Commission | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Hartung |
| Member of Washoe County Commission | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Marsha Berkbigler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Alexis Hill is an American public administrator and politician currently serving as the chair of the Washoe County,Nevada Commission. A member of the Democratic Party,Hill was first elected to the Washoe County Commission in 2020 and represents District 1 and became chair of the commission in 2023. In 2025,she announced her candidacy for governor of Nevada to unseat first-term incumbent Joe Lombardo,a Republican.
Hill was born in Sparks,Nevada. Before holding elective office,she worked in public policy,city planning,and nonprofit roles in the Sparks–Reno region. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M University and a graduate degree in public administration and policy from the University of Nevada,Reno. [1]
In 2020,Hill was elected to the Washoe County Board of Commissioners,defeating former Republican Commissioner Marsha Berkbigler. [2] In the 2024 election,she won re-election by approximately 15 percentage points over the same opponent. [3]
In 2023,the commission selected her as chair. [1]
In May 2023,local reporting asserted that Hill’s decision to eliminate general public comment at the start of meetings was lawful under state law. [4]
On land-use and Tahoe policy,Hill has supported adoption of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency code changes that allow higher density development,which has drawn litigation from residents citing safety and environmental concerns. [5]
In July 2024,the Washoe County Commission voted 3–2 against certifying the results of a Republican primary recount,an action that temporarily left the county in violation of Nevada law requiring certification of all election results. [6] Hill and fellow Democratic commissioner Clara Andriola voted in favor of certification,while three Republican commissioners opposed it. [7] After state officials warned that failure to certify could trigger court action,two Republicans switched their votes,and the board ultimately certified the recount results several days later [8] receiving national attention. [9]
In July 2025,Hill announced her intention to run in the 2026 election for Nevada governor. She indicated she would compete in the Democratic primary. [1] [10]
Her platform includes tax reform,including changes to property tax and ending certain corporate tax incentives,temporary rent caps,infrastructure investment,and continued focus on housing affordability. [1] [11]
Hill resides in the Old Southwest neighborhood of Reno with her husband,Matthew Tuma,and their daughter Zora. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alexis Hill | 29,149 | 55.12% | ||
| Republican | Marsha Berkbigler | 23,738 | 44.9% | ||
| Total votes | 52,887 | 100.0% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alexis Hill | 31,414 | 57.3% | ||
| Republican | Marsha Berkbigler | 23,411 | 42.7% | ||
| Total votes | 54,825 | 100.0% | |||