Veteran Legislator Builds Bipartisan Success on Crime Fighting
Senator Lisa Krasner has some major wins under her belt as she launches her re-election campaign for Nevada’s Senate District 16. And those wins caught the attention of Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in a big way.
This isn’t your typical politician making campaign promises. Krasner has been delivering real results on issues that matter to conservatives who want government focused on core duties like protecting victims and fighting crime.
The Bills That Made Headlines
Here’s what Krasner accomplished that should grab every conservative’s attention. She sponsored the Justice for Victims of Crime bill that completely eliminates time limits for adult sexual assault victims to seek justice in civil court. The old law gave victims just two years. That’s barely enough time to process trauma, let alone build a legal case.
Governor Lombardo didn’t just sign this bill. He held a special ceremony and said:
“with the passage of time people tend to forget the victim, but the victim never forgets, and to have some closure associated with this type of violence and lifelong detriment to the psyche, I think it’s important laws like this help with that matter.”
Every major law enforcement group in Nevada backed Krasner’s bill. When you get that kind of support from cops and prosecutors, you know you’re doing something right.
This wasn’t her first rodeo either. Back in 2017, Krasner passed similar legislation protecting child victims of sexual abuse. That bill extended the statute of limitations for child victims and was signed into law by Governor Sandoval.
Building Bridges Without Losing Principles
What makes Krasner different from a lot of politicians is her ability to work across the aisle without selling out conservative values. She also got Lombardo to sign her Holocaust Remembrance Day bill. The governor held another special ceremony with Holocaust survivors and other lawmakers to sign that legislation.
But don’t think she’s gone soft on Democratic overreach. Krasner voted against bills requiring insurance coverage for IVF treatments, healthcare billing mandates, and prescription drug price controls. She understands the difference between core government functions and government meddling in private markets.
Why This Matters for Limited Government Fans
Krasner’s approach shows exactly how conservatives should govern. Focus on protecting victims and fighting crime. Work with anyone who shares those goals. But draw hard lines against government expansion into areas where it doesn’t belong.
Her record on crime and victim protection isn’t just good politics. It’s good policy. As Krasner explained during the hearing,:
“It’s so important that people feel like there is some justice in the world and SB129 just keeps the courtroom doors open for victims of sexual assault”.
This kind of legislation doesn’t grow government or create new bureaucracies. It just makes sure the justice system works for people who need it most.
Looking Forward
Not all of Krasner’s crime-fighting proposals made it through the Democrat-controlled legislature. Her bill to increase prison time for people involved in sex trafficking never got a hearing. That shows exactly why keeping proven conservative voices in Carson City matters.
The 2026 election cycle will test whether Nevada voters want legislators who understand the proper role of government. Krasner’s decade of experience shows she gets the difference between protecting victims and expanding government power.
In announcing her re-election campaign, Krasner laid out her philosophy clearly: “
Nevadans deserve principled, experienced leadership rooted in common sense and accountability. It is an honor to represent the people in their government, and I look forward to continuing to work to strengthen our state, protect the values we share, and making Nevada an even better place to live, work and raise a family.”
That’s the kind of straightforward talk conservatives want to hear from their representatives.
What Conservatives Should Know
Krasner voted against her own party 25 times during recent legislative sessions, proving she thinks independently and isn’t just following party bosses. But those votes were strategic, not selling out conservative principles.
Her committee assignments put her in key positions to influence the judiciary, government affairs, and election issues. These are exactly the spots where conservatives need experienced voices who understand constitutional limits.
The Bottom Line
Krasner’s record proves you can be effective without growing government. Her victim protection laws expand justice, not bureaucracy. Her work with Lombardo shows conservatives can achieve real results when they focus on core government functions.
District 16 voters face a choice between proven conservative leadership and unknown alternatives. Krasner’s wins on crime and victim rights, combined with her principled opposition to government overreach, make the case for experience over experimentation.
The question is whether conservatives will rally behind someone who’s actually delivered results, or take a chance on campaign promises from untested candidates. Krasner’s decade of constitutional scholarship and legislative victories suggest the choice should be pretty clear.
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