Mathis-Coleman Wins Nevada State Treasurer Race
Tya Mathis-Coleman becomes the first Black woman elected to statewide office in Nevada history.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in African-American
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Voters elected Tya Mathis-Coleman as Nevada State Treasurer on November 3, 2026. She is the first Black woman elected to statewide office in the state.
Why it matters
The election marks a milestone for representation in Nevada's statewide offices. Mathis-Coleman, a Nevada native with two decades of work in education and financial empowerment, takes over a treasurer's office responsible for state funds.
Mathis-Coleman has worked in education and financial empowerment for two decades before her election. The source does not provide vote totals or margin of victory.
The players
Tya Mathis-Coleman
Nevada State Treasurer-elect and the first Black woman elected to statewide office in Nevada history, with two decades of work in education and financial empowerment.
Zach Conine
Outgoing Nevada State Treasurer who congratulated his successor and pledged a smooth transition of the office.
The details
Outgoing State Treasurer Zach Conine congratulated Mathis-Coleman on her victory and said he looks forward to supporting a smooth transition. Conine's statement framed the transition as continuing the work of protecting taxpayer dollars and expanding economic opportunities.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Nevada voters elect Mathis-Coleman as State Treasurer.
Historic Firsts
Mathis-Coleman's victory places Nevada among the states where Black women have only recently entered statewide executive office for the first time. Her win follows a broader pattern of first-time statewide wins by Black women across the country.
Nevada residents now have a statewide treasurer who will oversee state funds and financial programs. Her priorities in office will shape how the treasury's programs affect taxpayers across the state.
The takeaway
Statewide offices reflect who voters choose to represent them, and Mathis-Coleman's election expands that representation in Nevada. Readers interested in state finances can follow how the treasurer's office manages public funds over the coming term.
Further reading
Explore more African-American stories and history from across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kolotv.
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