American politician
Philip K. O'Neill (born 1951) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly from 2014 until 2016 and now has currently served in the assembly since 2020.[ 1]
Early life
Philip O'Neill was born in 1951 in Washington, D.C. [ 2] He was educated at the Georgetown Preparatory School in Bethesda, Maryland .[ 2] [ 3] He graduated from Sierra Nevada College , where he received a bachelor of science in business management.[ 2]
Career
O'Neill worked in law enforcement for four decades prior to running for office.[ 2] [ 3] He served as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly , where he represented District 40.[ 2] He is a member of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA).[ 2]
In 2016, O'Neill ran for reelection but was narrowly defeated by Al Kramer in the Republican primary.
Personal life
O'Neill has a wife, Nancy, and four children.[ 3] They reside in Carson City, Nevada .[ 2]
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