In response to the passing of civil rights activist Harriet Trudell, Nevada State Democratic Party Chair William McCurdy II released the following statement:

“The passing of Harriet Trudell has left my heart heavy. Harriet was a champion for civil rights, women’s rights, and the issues that we care so deeply about in Nevada. She brought her passion everyday for our friends, families, and neighbors and I am grateful for the amazing work that she accomplished for our communities and the party. The legacy of social change she left has undoubtedly guided Nevada to a more just and equal future.”