Joe Neal | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Nevada Senate | |
| In office 1991–1991 | |
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office 1973–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 28, 1935 Mound, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 2020 (aged 85) Henderson, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Estelle DeConge |
| Education | Southern University (BA) |
Joseph M. Neal Jr. (July 28, 1935 – December 31, 2020) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate from 1973 to 2004, making him the first African-American state senator in Nevada. He served as Minority Floor leader in 1989 and as President pro tempore in 1991.