Biography
FabianDonate is a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate representing Senate District 10. He assumed office in 2021, succeeding fellow Democrat Yvanna Cancela.
Prior to his legislative service, Donate worked as a consultant. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a graduate degree from the University of Maryland. He has not previously held elected office nor served in the military.
NV SOS Aurora records show Fabian Donate has reported $343,364 in cumulative campaign contributions across 222 filings, spanning 2021-10-29 to 2026-03-311.
- NV SOS Aurora — campaign filings for Fabian Donate — https://www.nvsos.gov/SoSCandidateServices/AnonymousAccess/CEFDSearchUU/Search.aspx?type=cefd&candidateId=15942 (accessed 2026-06-24).
- Education: Bachelor's, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Graduate, University of Maryland
- Career: Consultant
- Predecessor: Yvanna Cancela (D)
Campaign finance
Source: Nevada Secretary of State Aurora campaign-finance dataset.
Aggregates from gnomey.cf_contributions and cf_expenditures. [verify on NV SOS]
| Total raised | $386,868 |
|---|---|
| Contributions on file | 240 |
| Date range | 2021-10-29 – 2026-06-17 |
| Total spent | $393,403 |
| Donor concentration (HHI) | 0.0102 |
| Top-1 donor share | 2.58% |
| Burn rate (spent / raised) | 1.02 (steady-state) |
Vs state median
Benchmark group: state legislature peers (n=66).
| Metric | This politician | Peer median | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total raised | $386,868 | peer median $682,029 | 43% below the office-level median |
| Total spent | $393,403 | peer median $626,241 | 37% below the office-level median |
| Donor concentration (HHI) | 0.0102 | peer median 0.0083 | 23% above the office-level median |
| Top-1 donor share | 2.58% | peer median 3.08% | near the office-level median |
| Lobbyist payments | $0 | peer median $200 | 100% below the office-level median |
Top donors
| Donor | Total | # |
|---|---|---|
| Zuffa | $10,000 | 1 |
| Nguyeing Leadership | $10,000 | 1 |
| Citizens for Justice | $10,000 | 1 |
| Laborers Int'l Union Local 169 | $10,000 | 1 |
| Committee to Elect Chris Brooks | $10,000 | 1 |
| Nevada Power | $7,500 | 2 |
| Nevada Power Company | $5,000 | 1 |
| MGM | $5,000 | 1 |
| CCEA | $5,000 | 1 |
| SMGHA Nevada LLC Operating | $5,000 | 1 |
Donors who are also registered lobbying clients
3 of this legislator's donors are NRS 218H–registered Carson City lobbying clients (83rd 2025 Session). Cross-referenced from NPE's lobbyist-client registry. When a donor also pays a lobbyist, the contribution becomes one surface of a multi-channel influence relationship.
| Client | Donated to this legislator | # contributions | Client's total NV political $ | # registered lobbyists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zuffa | $10,000 | 1 | $2,020,200 | 2 |
| Nevada Power | $7,500 | 2 | $1,407,593 | 1 |
| Nevada Gold Mines | $5,000 | 1 | $2,901,500 | 14 |
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References
- Ballotpedia — Fabian Donate officeholder profile (press) — link [archived] [accessed 2026-09-17]
- NV SOS Aurora — campaign finance for Fabian Donate (campaign finance) — link [archived] [accessed 2026-09-17]
- NPE legislator profile JSON for Fabian Donate (.gov) — link [archived] [accessed 2026-09-17]