Nevada Key in Voter Outreach Push

Nevada is one of ten states where Democrats are spending a portion of their $25 million voter outreach efforts.

As the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) ramps up its operations to defend its slim Senate majority, Nevada stands as a crucial battleground, particularly given its history as a closely contested state in recent elections. The investment comes just two months before Election Day, as Democrats face a tough Senate map.

They are defending 23 of the 33 Senate seats up for grabs in November, including seats in Republican-leaning states like Nevada. DSCC’s latest financial push to mobilize voters and shore up support for Democratic incumbents.

The funds from the DSCC will go towards on-the-ground organizing efforts in Nevada, including hiring additional field organizers, hosting in-person events, and launching digital campaigns targeting specific demographics like young voters and communities of color. Democrats hope these measures will help boost turnout and maintain their momentum in the state.

Michigan Senator Gary Peters, chair of the DSCC, says “a formidable ground game makes all the difference in close races,” and Nevada’s Senate seat will be a high priority in this cycle.

Although Nevada is just one of the ten states where Democrats are concentrating their resources, its role in determining the Senate majority is crucial. The DSCC’s broader strategy involves bolstering Democratic defenses in states like Montana and Ohio while targeting Republican incumbents in Florida and Texas.

As part of this outreach, Nevada’s Democratic Senate candidates are aligning their strategies with Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. Harris’s fundraising success since taking over the Democratic ticket in July has further boosted the party’s down-ballot efforts, with $25 million distributed to various party committees.

Senate Democrats have received $10 million from this, with Nevada expected to benefit directly from the additional funds.