Call for 2022 NV Dems State Convention
Dear State Delegates, It’s my privilege to officially issue the call for our 2022 Nevada State Democratic Party Convention. On June 24th and 25th, 2022, Democrats from across our beautiful state will gather in Reno at the Grand Sierra Resort to encourage, uplift, and inspire one another as we celebrate our accomplishments and prepare for […]
Nevada State Democratic Party Submits Bid to DNC to Host First in the Nation Primary
LAS VEGAS — The Nevada State Democratic Party released the following statement on its formal letter of intent to host the first primary of the 2024 presidential election cycle: “This week the Nevada State Democratic Party formally submitted its bid for our state to host the first presidential primary in the nation. We’re excited to […]
53 Democratic State Parties Issue Statement on Leaked SCOTUS Intent to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Last night, a draft opinion circulated indicating the Supreme Court’s intent to overturn Roe v. Wade. Given the additional powers this anticipated decision will yield to state and territorial legislatures, the listed State Parties signed on to jointly offer the following statement: “The shockwaves of Donald Trump’s presidency are neither gone nor forgotten. We are […]
Nevada State Democratic Party Condemns Reported Overturn of Roe v. Wade
LAS VEGAS — The Nevada State Democratic Party released the following statement in response to breaking news of the impending decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision protecting abortion rights. “It is with disgust and outrage that we have learned of the Supreme Court of the United States’ intention to overturn key rulings […]
Nevada State Democratic Party Joins Calls for Clemency for Leonard Peltier
LAS VEGAS — The Nevada State Democratic Party, in support of the Democratic National Committee’s Native Caucus, supports clemency for Leonard Peltier, a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, who has been imprisoned in the federal system for 46 years. Peltier is 77 years old and suffers from myriad health conditions, including diabetes, […]
Nevada State Democratic Party Condemns Washoe Anti-Voter Resolution; Celebrates Its Defeat
LAS VEGAS — The Nevada State Democratic Party released the following statement in response to the failed anti-voter resolution that was voted on today by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners. NV Dems Executive Director Matthew Fonken, a registered voter in Washoe County, spoke in opposition to the resolution during an open meeting, as did […]
Democrats Condemn Subversion of Washoe County Electoral Process; Renew Calls for Public Comment Against Commissioner Herman’s Proposal
LAS VEGAS — Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement in response to the reintroduction of a costly, needless, and explicitly anti-democratic resolution to be considered by the Board of Washoe County Commissioners: “We are disgusted to see the reintroduction of Commissioner Herman’s so-called election ‘reform’ resolution, a list of twenty […]
Democrats Applaud Governor Sisolak’s Recovery Plan
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement applauding Governor Sisolak’s State of the State speech, urging support for our elected Democrats as they fight to bring relief to Nevada: “It’s with pride and gratitude that we support Governor Sisolak in bringing millions of dollars in federal investment to […]
Democrats Condemn Attack on Democracy in Washoe County; Urge Public Comment Against Resolution R22-28
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement in response to a dangerous and anti-democratic resolution under consideration by the Board of Washoe County Commissioners: “It is with absolute outrage that we have discovered a shocking effort to assault the electoral process of Washoe County. This coming Tuesday, on […]
Nevada State Democratic Party Reports Record Fundraising Year in 2021
LAS VEGAS — The Nevada State Democratic Party is proud to announce that 2021 was a record-breaking year for fundraising, with total contributions of $849,072.75, out of which $609,596.75 came directly from small-dollar donors. This record-breaking individual donor total surpasses even that of 2019, the year leading up to Nevada’s First-In-The-West Caucus, when individual donors […]
