In first election since being appointed, higher ed regent draws challenge from math professor

Patrick Villa, a mathematics professor at the College of Southern Nevada, will face higher education Regent Jennifer McGrath, the incumbent who was appointed to the seat in 2025, during the upcoming general election. No candidate running for Nevada System of Higher Education District 2 won more than 50% of the vote in the June primary […]

By: Michael Lyle

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: September 22, 2026

Words: 773

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Patrick Villa, a mathematics professor at the College of Southern Nevada, will face higher education Regent Jennifer McGrath, the incumbent who was appointed to the seat in 2025, during the upcoming general election.

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No candidate running for Nevada System of Higher Education District 2 won more than 50% of the vote …

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