Ellen Spiegel, Assemblywoman AD20 & Candidate for Senate 7

Together, we make a difference!

About Ellen

Ellen and Bill, pictured with Ellen's family (left and top right), and Bill's family (bottom right)

Ellen Spiegel is a Community Leader, Loving Wife and Great Neighbor

Ellen views our community as her extended family. That's why she fights so hard for us and achieves results.

Ellen was raised in the small town of Jericho, NY. She has a degree in Consumer Economics from Cornell University and was an e-commerce pioneer. Among her many achievements: Ellen helped bring The Weather Channel online; developed the very first online store that let people purchase software and download it to their computers; and was instrumental in the development of Internet privacy and email marketing guidelines that protect consumers. She owns a successful Nevada-based consulting firm with her husband Bill, to whom she has been married for 20 years. They have two cats, Domino and Hobbes and live in the Green Valley section of Henderson.

Even as a teenager, Ellen was active in her community, advocating for those less fortunate than her.

Ellen is a Recognized Leader

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, "Legislator of the Year" Award, 2020
Nevada Women's Lobby, "Woman of Impact," 2020
Named Vice Chair, National Conference of Insurance Legislators Articles of Incorporation/Bylaws committee, January 2020
Adopt a Vet Dental Program, "Certificate of Appreciation," in recognition of outstanding support and commitment to the Nevada Veteran Community, 2019
Appointed National Conference of Insurance Legislators Executive Board, 2019
Appointed Council of State Governments Task Force, "The Future of Work"
Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor, Chair 2019
Assembly Committee on Taxation, Vice-Chair, 2019
Assembly Committee on Ways & Means Subcommittee on K-12/Higher Education/Capital Improvement Programs, Vice-Chair, 2019
Council of State Governments, "Henry Toll Fellow," 2017
Breastfeeding Task Force of Nevada "Shining Star," 2017
Assembly Committee on Transportation, Vice-Chair, 2017
Urban Chamber of Commerce, "Women in Politics Award," 2016
Henderson Democratic Club, "Governor Richard H. Bryan Award," 2016
March of Dimes, "Peggy Pierce Advocacy Award," 2015
United Veterans Legislative Council, "Certificate of Appreciation," 2015
Mi Familia Vota, "Certificate of Appreciation," 2013
Assembly Committee on Health & Human Services, Vice-Chair, 2013
City of Henderson, "Making a Difference in their Neighborhoods," 2011
Nevada Women's Lobby, "Rising Star Award," 2010
Nevada Chapter, Community Associations Institute, "Large Association Board Member of the Year," 2009

Ellen is known for her work on the landmark "Hailee's Law" and other anti-bullying legislation.

Ellen Delivers for Us

Ellen has a record of standing up for our community's values:

We want access to health care. In 2019, Ellen authored AB170, which mandates coverage for pre-existing conditions and gives consumers better access to specialists. In prior years, her bills have helped with prescription drugs and medical billing.

We want our kids to have good educational opportunities. Ellen's legislation has addressed bullying, as well as making sure our students get the support they need to succeed in school.

We want equal pay... Ellen stood up for us and in 2017 introduced two pieces of legislation that are now state law, moving us closer to the goal of equal pay for equal work (AB106, AB276)

We want good paying jobs... Ellen always says, "If you can't pay for a roof over your head or put food on the table, nothing else matters" - that's why you can always count on Ellen to fight for good paying jobs, whether it is in the construction industry, education, rooftop solar, or anywhere that hard-working Nevadans can be found.