Howard’s story is deeply rooted in Las Vegas. His parents met while working at the Desert Inn Hotel and Casino. Born at Sunrise Hospital, he grew up in the heart of Las Vegas, a graduate of the Clark County School District and UNLV. After graduating, he continued advocating for his hometown and the people that made it home. Howard began his career working with community groups and together, they passed important laws banning discrimination, improving our election system, increasing access to health care, and protecting our environment. 

Howard first won election to the Nevada Assembly in 2018 and quickly earned a reputation as a progressive leader who can bring people together around common-sense policy - passing laws to lower the price of eggs, get refunds for customers overcharged on their utility bill, improve water conservation, fight climate change, expand voting access and civil rights, protect public lands, and promote racial equity. Howard is a recognized champion for protecting the environment, consumers, workers, and our democracy.

When not representing us in the Assembly, Howard continues to own and operate a small public relations business. He lives in the historic Huntridge neighborhood with his partner of sixteen years, Leora. They love to travel, especially in Nevada, and enjoy the outdoors through hiking, running, biking, camping, backpacking, fishing, and hunting.