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 […]
Nevada State Democratic Party Statement in Honor of Martin Luther King Day
LAS VEGAS — Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement in honor of Martin Luther King Day 2022: “The Nevada State Democratic Party would like to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the holiday that bears his name by amplifying the call made by his family: ‘no celebration without […]
January 6 Anniversary Reminds Us of Deep Divides; Need for Fierce Protection of Democratic Institutions
LAS VEGAS — Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement on the first anniversary of the January 6 riots and attempted coup in Washington, D.C.: “The promise of democracy is the beating heart of the American political experiment. We have not always gotten it right, but waves of progress have made […]
The Nevada State Democratic Party Mourns the Loss of Senator Harry Reid
LAS VEGAS — NV Dems Chair Judith Whitmer made the following statement on Tuesday evening upon learning the news of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s death: “The Nevada State Democratic Party and all Nevadans are saddened by the news of Senator Reid’s passing. In his many years of service to the State of Nevada […]
The Nevada State Democratic Party Looks Forward to Robust Primary Season, Thoughtful Exchange of Ideas
LAS VEGAS — The Nevada State Democratic Party will not be endorsing any candidates in the Democratic primaries for the 2022 election cycle and will work hard to ensure that all candidates will have equal access to party resources and services. Chair Judith Whitmer said the following about this decision: “Democracy benefits from vigorous debate […]
Nevada State Democratic Party Statement in Honor of United States Veterans
LAS VEGAS — The Nevada State Democratic Party released the following in honor of the veterans of the United States Military on Veterans’ Day, 2021: “There is no better way to honor the service of Nevada’s estimated 220,000 veterans than to fight for policies that improve the lives and livelihoods of those that served. Whether […]
Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer Calls for Unity and Hard Work in the Wake of 2021 Elections
LAS VEGAS — Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement after preliminary results of the 2021 elections in Virginia, New Jersey, New York, and elsewhere were released: “These election results should be a wake-up call for Democrats here in Nevada and across the country. Though many of the races remain uncalled, […]
