Reuben D'Silva (House District 0028)

Reuben D'Silva is a Democratic Assembly Member representing District 28 in the Nevada State Assembly . Born in 1985 in Mumbai, India, he immigrated to the U.S. as a toddler and grew up in northeast Las Vegas from age 6 with his family, which faced mixed immigration statuses. A decorated U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran with awards including the Purple Heart, Navy Achievement Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon, he is the first Indian-American to serve in the Nevada Legislature. Elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2024, he is a high school history teacher at Rancho High School since 2013, where he coaches varsity girls' basketball, advises clubs, and is recognized as an award-winning educator . Notable prior roles include appointments by Sen. Harry Reid to Nevada’s Military Academy Selection Committee and by Councilman Isaac Barron as Trustee for the North Las Vegas Library District . He serves on committees including Education , Government Affairs, and Revenue, and focuses on strengthening education through legislation.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

Graduated from Rancho High School ; attended College of Southern Nevada; BA in History, University of Nevada, Las Vegas .

Political Experience:

- Nevada State Assembly, District 28 : 2022-present .

- Candidate for U.S. House NV-01 .

- Organizer, Clark County Education Association.

- Board roles: Ethiopian Community Development Council; Jobs 4 Nevada Graduates ; former South Asian Young Professionals Alliance President.

Affiliations include Clark County Black Caucus, Hispanics in Politics, NAACP, Nevada Democratic Veterans and Military Families Caucus, Knights of Columbus, and Military Order of the Purple Heart.