Helen Foley (politician)

Helen Foley
Member of the Nevada State Senate
In office
1982–1986
Member of the Nevada Assembly
In office
1980–1982
Personal details
PartyDemocratic

Helen Foley is an American politician from Nevada. She served in the Nevada Senate and the Nevada Assembly. She later worked as a public relations consultant and a volunteer for the Democratic National Committee (DNC).[1] She has been a lobbyist for organisations like the Nevada Assisted Living Association[2] and the American Wild Horse Conservation.[3]

Foley endorsed the Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign.[4] Foley endorsed the Kamala Harris 2020 presidential campaign.[5] She later endorsed the Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign.[6]

Foley is the daughter of Nevada Senator Joseph M. Foley.[7]

References

  1. ^ Sebelius, Steve (21 August 2024). "Las Vegas local, former Nevada lawmaker keeps DNC running on time". Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  2. ^ "Lawmakers consider bill to strengthen oversight of community homes for mentally ill". The Nevada Independent. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  3. ^ Gentry, Dana (12 March 2024). "Is Nevada's Wildlife Commission on the brink of extinction? • Nevada Current". Nevada Current. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  4. ^ Three Clark County Assembly Members Endorse Obama
  5. ^ "2020 Endorsements in Nevada". The Nevada Independent. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  6. ^ "19 Nevada Community and Political Leaders Announce Support for Joe Biden". Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign. 29 January 2020. Archived from the original on 30 January 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Foley, Helen A., 1953- | UNLV Special Collections Portal". special.library.unlv.edu. Retrieved 2 October 2025.