Washoe County residents report receiving unsolicited texts from State Voices, backed by major progressive funders, including George Soros’ Open Society Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and the Nathan Cummings Foundation.
State Voices operates by pooling funds and regranting 100 percent of donations to its “State Tables,” grassroots organizations that propagate their narrative. Utilizing federal grants, the group uses taxpayer dollars for redistricting and local initiatives.
The organization is linked with several entities, including The Yale Program on Climate Change, The Sentencing Project, Protect Democracy, The Brennan Center for Justice, and America Votes, promoting narratives ranging from climate change to criminal justice reform.
In Nevada, State Voices operates through its offshoot, Silver State Voices, comprised of Let Nevadans Vote, ACLU of Nevada, and Battleborn Progress. Their shared motto is “We Fight the Right in Nevada.”
Recent controversies involve their opposition to paper ballots and hand-counting, labeling such practices as dangerous. The group also rallied for increased funding for Nevada schools in 2021 under “Red for Revenue,” supported by the Nevada State Education Association, while advocating for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC rights, supporting illegal aliens, and attributing societal problems to white supremacy.
In March 2022, Let Nevadans Vote opposed Washoe County’s resolutions on voter fraud, branding them as “voter suppression.” Washoe County DA Christopher Hicks reportedly supported their narrative on a technicality.
The group’s activities extend beyond Washoe County.
In July 2022, they influenced Elko County to continue using voting machines, praising the decision as “safe and secure.” In August 2022, they lobbied Nye County to safeguard against “bad actors” following a clerk’s resignation.
Their Facebook page in 2023 revealed support for a bill allowing those in jail to register and vote. Questions arise about potential lobbying for Democrat votes in exchange for prisoner releases.
Critics argue that Soros-affiliated organizations, including those in Nevada, wield disproportionate influence. Concerns about taxpayer funding supporting these groups persist, with allegations of their involvement in various layers of Nevada’s electoral processes.
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