Brothel owner and reality TV star Dennis Hof advances in Nevada election
by David Montero, Los Angeles Times
Jun 13, 2018
4 minutes
PAHRUMP, Nev. - Call him a pimp. A brothel owner. A businessman.
Now call him the Republican nominee for a Nevada State Assembly seat.
It was Dennis Hof's second shot at the seat held by Republican James Oscarson. The last time he tried, he ran as a Libertarian. But when Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, Hof saw an opportunity.
He won handily Tuesday night, defeating Oscarson and getting a concession from the incumbent via text message at 11:21 p.m.
"Congratulations," Oscarson's text read.
"Thank you," Hof replied.
Hof, who has billed himself as
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