Q&A

If you have a question for William, send it to william@williamhorne.com, and he’ll answer it as soon as he can. The most commonly asked questions—and William’s answers—will be posted here.

Here are the most recent questions and answers:

Q: I’m thinking of running for the State Assembly someday. Do you have any tips or suggestions on how to get started?

A: When I first thought about running, I made a list of why I wanted to run, the positive changes I wanted to make and how my experience and passion could turn those positive changes in to reality. If I were you, that’s where I would start. Then, after you have that down on paper, talk to your family and friends and earn their support. From there, hit the campaign trail! Good luck!

Q: I’m the mother of a young child and I can’t imagine a day without her. How do your two young children cope when you’re in Carson City for three months for the legislative session?

A: It’s probably a lot tougher for me than for my kids – they have grown up with me as a state legislator. But I certainly miss taking them to their Taekwondo lessons and miss hearing about their day at school. It’s definitely a sacrifice, but I hope it teaches them the importance of giving back to our community and the pride, hard work and importance of public service.

Q: It seems like every year politicians tell us, the voters, how important it is to vote and how this election is the most important election ever. Is this what you believe?

A: Yes, this is what I believe. Now, let me tell you why. The laws that govern our state, and our country, are always changing to tackle the tough challenges we face. For some voters, the most important decision a lawmaker will make are changes to the laws that govern the economy, terrorism or crime – and for other voters, it may be local changes like speed bumps, turnarounds or bicycle lanes. Each election cycle determines who will make these changes. Which, for me, means each election is more important than the last, because each election affects the future success of our state and country.

Have a question? Email William at William@WilliamHorne.Com!

Here are questions and answers from previous campaigns!

Q: I read you played football at Western High School. What position?
A: Running back and safety. I was one of the smallest players on the team, so I had to work extra hard to hold my own against the big guys. Plus it didn’t hurt that I was faster than most!

Q: I’m thinking of going back to college to get my undergraduate degree, but it’s been 12 years since I’ve been in school. Was it difficult for you to go back after 15 years?
A: The hardest thing was getting back into the studying mode, and finding the time to do the homework, read the assigned text, and cram for those finals. After all those years, I found that my desire for knowledge hadn’t dulled one bit. It took some time to get back into the groove, but I found once I settled down, I learned that you can teach an old dog new tricks! I’m proud to say that in my 23 classes at UNLV, I received 22 A’s and one B. And thanks, Mom, for your inspiration!

Q: I haven’t registered to vote, but I think I will this year because the issues seem so important. How do I register?
A: I’m glad you are taking this step. So many people think their vote doesn’t count, yet elections are frequently decided by a handful of votes which in turn affects the direction our representatives take. Please take a look at my Voting Information page on this site. I’ve listed a number of ways you can register to vote. I’ve also listed important dates to remember. And thanks for registering—and voting!