Since graduating from high school in 1954, Dr. Chesnut has lived in Houston, TX, Livermore, CA, Denver, CO, Las Vegas, NV, Pleasanton, CA, San Francisco, CA, and finally settled in Las Vegas. Along the way he has worked with and learned from many outstanding co-workers, mentors, volunteers, and other friends. His work with others over the years has resulted in the following endorsements for his campaign for Regent from both organizations and individuals.

Dr. Chesnut has been endorsed by a number of organizations after he was interviewed by panels representing their members. Please scroll down on the left sidebar to see a current list of organizational endorsements.

" Please join me in supporting Dwayne Chesnut for State University Regent in District 12. As a mother of three children and as an educator at UNLV and CSN, I strongly believe that Dwayne is the right person to protect and advance our state's institutions of higher education. He's an accomplished scientist, researcher and businessman who has first hand knowledge of what our schools and state need to do strengthen our institutions and attract more research monies. More importantly, Dwayne isn't a life-time politician and isn't afraid of making hard decisions. In these difficult economic times, our students, families and schools need his vision, courage and leadership. Please vote for Dwayne Chesnut! Adelante con Dwayne! "

Nancy E. Brune, Ph.D., Adjunct lecturer, College of Southern Nevada;
Member, Clark County Democratic Hispanic Caucus

" Dwayne Chesnut, a scholar, Renaissance man, and visionary pragmatist, is the University Regent that Nevada needs to rebuild our higher education system in these bleak economic times! I am honored to call him my friend.  He has my enthusiastic support! "

Vicky B., North Las Vegas, NV

" I am pleased to support you in your bid for election as Regent for District 12 Clark County AND I just made a contribution to your campaign fund. GOOD LUCK. " 

Gerri H., North Las Vegas, NV

" Dwayne, thanks for running. You will be a great regent, at a time when Nevada needs greatness. "

Mike Stuhff, Las Vegas, NV

"Currently, our sons and daughters in Southern Nevada are in the fight of their lives to retain access to higher education. In order to insure this access, we need Regents who will make no exceptions in their commitment to make sure UNLV and the rest of the Southern Nevada Higher Education System get their fair share of the pie, which they have been deprived of for so many years. As a thirty-two year resident of Las Vegas, UNLV graduate Class of 1979, former student body President of the University System, and as Member of the UNLV Alumni Board, I believe, with all my heart, that Dr. Dwayne Chesnut's credentials and commitment to keeping the doors of higher education open to the sons and daughters of Southern Nevada are second to none. Please join me in supporting Dwayne in any way possible -- our children's future hangs in the balance. Go Rebels!"

John Hunt, UNLV '79, Las Vegas, NV

" You are the Regent we've been waiting for! Wish I could vote for you. "

Martha R., North Las Vegas, NV

" I love your video! "

Forrest Darby, Las Vegas, NV

" Now I know what a Regent does, I certainly hope you become one.  I know you're a hard worker, dedicated to bettering our community, and that--most important--you really care about the people who will benefit from your work. "

Linda T., Henderson, NV

" You will make an excellent Regent. How do I make a donation? "

Kathy F., Las Vegas, NV

" Hey! That is great. You will make a super regent. "

Alda A., North Las Vegas, NV

" OF COURSE I will vote for you, and wish you the best of luck. I will forward on your YouTube to my friends here. "

Kathryn U., North Las Vegas, NV

" Good to see you entering the campaign trail. Ever since I met you several years ago, I have always considered you to be a person of very high integrity and honor. You will make good Regent. You have my full confidence and endorsement. "

Gordon Martines, Las Vegas, NV

" Great News, Dwayne. Thanks for taking on this important work. Go get 'em!!! "

Trudy and Bill, Las Vegas, NV

" It’s great to see you finally stepping out from behind the scenes to run for office. Most people probably don't know how much you have done and how hard you have worked to advance the issues such as education that are so important to all the people in Nevada. With the State in financial crisis and massive cuts to education you are needed now more then ever. I know you will be a great Regent and the people of Clark County will be very fortunate to have you representing them in the fight to save our education system during this crisis. Good luck. "

Sherman Rattner, Boulder City, NV

" Hat in the ring, eh? I knew it would happen sooner or later! You've got my support. Let me know what I can do! (Can you get on a Texas school board, by any chance?) Good luck! "

Maggie, North Las Vegas, NV