John Steinbeck | |
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Member of the Nevada Senate from the 18th district | |
Assumed office February 3, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Scott Hammond |
Personal details | |
Born | 1971 (age 53–54) Santa Monica,California |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lynette Steinbeck |
Relations | John Steinbeck [1] |
Education | Western High School,Purdue University Global (BS),and College of Southern Nevada |
Occupation | Politician and firefighter |
Website | www |
John C. Steinbeck (born 1971) is an American politician and firefighter who is currently serving as a Republican member of the Nevada Senate,representing the 18th district. He was first elected in 2024, [2] defeating Democratic nominee Ronald Bilodeau. [1] [3]
Steinbeck was born in Santa Monica,California. He graduated from Western High School,the College of Southern Nevada,and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University Global. [4] He is a former firefighter of the Clark County Fire Department,beginning in 1990. He became fire chief in February 2020 and resigned on January 24,2025. [5] [6] [7] He was endorsed by Governor Joe Lombardo in 2023. [8] [9] [10]