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Dem Govs Get It Done: While Republicans Introduce Anti-Democratic Voting Restrictions, Democratic Governors Protect and Expand the Right to Vote

A recent article by the Washington Post highlighted Democratic governors across the country who are dropping barriers to voting as Republicans embrace anti-democratic voting restrictions. Following a slew of restrictions in states with GOP-controlled legislatures like Georgia, Florida and Iowa, Democratic governors are leading the way by making permanent the practices that led to record-high…

Nevada GOP Primary Gets Messy as Joey Gilbert Takes Swings at Fellow Republicans

The GOP’s ongoing civil war has made its way to Nevada. “Trump lawyer” Joey Gilbert entered the Nevada GOP primary for governor this week, and he’s already dragging the race to the right by attacking his opponents for not being loyal enough to Trump. The former boxer who called masks “face diaper[s]” didn’t pull any…

DGA Statement on Joey Gilbert’s Entrance to Nevada Republican Primary for Governor

This week, far-right Trump lawyer Joey Gilbert announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Nevada governor. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Joey Gilbert is a Trump crony and his candidacy will drag the NV GOP primary to the extreme right. His entrance into the already crowded field will…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Steve Sisolak Signs Legislation to Protect Voting Rights, Permanently Expand Mail-In Voting

As Republicans continue to threaten the strength of the nation’s democracy in coordinated attacks on the right to vote, Democratic governors are taking action to ensure that voters are able to cast their ballots in free and fair elections. Yesterday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak took a monumental step in expanding access to the ballot box,…

Dean Heller Prepares to Dive Headfirst Into Trump Loyalty Contest in Messy GOP Primary for Nevada Governor

After losing his senate seat in 2018, former senator Dean Heller is attempting to resurrect his political career on Donald Trump’s coattails. According to new reports, Heller is seriously considering mounting a bid for Nevada governor after seeking the advice of Trump fanatics and GOP mega-donors at the Republican Governors Association conference in Tennessee. Heller has…

VIDEO: Can’t Handle The Hard Questions, Joe? DGA Releases Video Showcasing Joe Lombardo’s Murky Rationale for Running

With Joe Lombardo continuing to tease his entrance into the Republican primary race for Nevada governor, the DGA released a video today showcasing Lombardo’s inability to answer the simplest question: but why? Despite his interest in entering the primary, Lombardo can’t give a clear answer about why he’s running. Instead, Lombardo’s vaguely offered up a…

DGA Statement on John Lee’s Entrance to Nevada Republican Primary for Governor

Today, Mayor John Lee announced his entrance into the Republican party’s primary for governor of Nevada. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “John Lee is wrong for Nevada. Lee’s out-of-touch values and dangerous priorities would drag the state backward, hurting communities, businesses, and Nevadans. Lee’s campaign will be nothing but…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Launches Mobile Vaccination Units to Reach Rural and Tribal Areas

Democratic Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, alongside FEMA and local partners, launched two mobile vaccination units to support equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in rural and tribal areas with limited medical infrastructure. Gov. Sisolak said, “It’s imperative that every eligible Nevadan has access to these life-saving vaccines.” The first vaccination event will be on Tuesday. Gov.…

Statement From Nevada Republican Mark Amodei On Gov. Steve Sisolak’s Strong Position for Re-Election

In an interview with the Las Vegas Review Journal, GOP Rep. Mark Amodei “expressed what a difficult task defeating [Gov. Steve] Sisolak would be,” citing the strength of the Nevada economy, Gov. Sisolak’s impressive fundraising hauls, and his ability to connect with voters. Amodei said: “The economy will be moving in the right direction by…

ICYMI: “Hate Is A Virus”: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, First Lady Denounce Racist Attacks On AAPI Community, Pledge to Support Asian Businesses

At a “Stop Asian Hate” event in Las Vegas, Democratic Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and First Lady Kathy Sisolak condemned racism and hateful attacks on the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, and vowed to support Asian businesses as part of the state’s economic recovery from the pandemic. Gov. Sisolak said, “As long as I’m…

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