United States Senate election in Nevada, 2024

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U.S. Senate, Nevada
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Election details
Filing deadline: March 15, 2024
Primary: June 11, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Nevada
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Voters in Nevada will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 5, 2024. The primary was June 11, 2024. The filing deadline was March 15, 2024.

The election will fill the Class I Senate seat held by Jacky Rosen (D), who first took office in 2019.

The outcome of this race will affect the partisan balance of the U.S. Senate in 2025.

Thirty-four of 100 seats are up for election, including one special election. Of the seats up for election in 2024, Democrats hold 19, Republicans hold 11, and independents hold four. As of May 2024, eight members of the U.S. Senate had announced they were not running for re-election.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• United States Senate election in Nevada, 2024 (June 11 Democratic primary)
• United States Senate election in Nevada, 2024 (June 11 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Nevada

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Nevada on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Jacky Rosen (D)
		Sam Brown (R)
		Janine Hansen (Independent American Party)
		Chris Cunningham (L)
		Joseph Destin (No Political Party)
		Chris Mazlo (No Political Party)
		Allen Rheinhart (No Political Party)
		Ed Uehling (No Political Party)
		Bradley Scott Wing (Independent)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Christopher Okubo (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nevada

Incumbent Jacky Rosen defeated Troy Walker and Mike Schaefer in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nevada on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jacky Rosen	92.3	107,449
		Troy Walker	3.2	3,705
		Mike Schaefer	2.2	2,535
		Other/Write-in votes	2.3	2,677

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 116,366
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Nevada

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Nevada on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sam Brown	57.9	64,812
		Jeff Gunter	15.6	17,438
		Jim Marchant	6.6	7,365
		Tony Grady	5.8	6,495
		William Conrad	3.8	4,232
		Stephanie Phillips	2.2	2,492
		Ronda Kennedy	1.1	1,276
		Garn Mabey	1.1	1,215
		Barry Lindemann	0.5	608
		Eddie Hamilton	0.3	314
		Vincent Geronimo Rego	0.2	228
		Gary Marinch	0.1	164
		Other/Write-in votes	4.7	5,304

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 111,943
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Shawn White (R)
• Heath Fulkerson (R)
• Cornell Clark (R)

Candidate profiles

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Sam Brown

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Biography:  Brown received a bachelor's degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a master's degree from Southern Methodist University. Brown's professional experience includes serving in the U.S. Army as an infantry officer and founding a pharmaceutical business that served veterans.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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Brown said he would focus on issues that affected veterans. On his campaign website, he said, "I am wholly committed to expanding on the improvements made by the Trump administration to the Department of Veteran Affairs, and I'll work to build even more effective networks of support in the areas of healthcare, education, and occupational readiness."

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Brown said he would prioritize limiting illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. He said, "As a Senator, I will immediately prioritize securing our borders and fighting back against the drug cartels. They will be stopped and brought to justice for their heinous actions...It's time the U.S. Senate finally takes action to stop the waves of illegal immigration and hold Biden accountable for his failure to secure our borders. I'll demand more funding for border security and patrol technologies, finish the border wall, stand with law enforcement, and fix our broken immigration system to encourage legal immigration only."

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Brown said he believed that incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen's (D) platform was not in line with voters. He said, "There are far too many people who are afraid of the American dream, and the path to it could be lost be cause of people like Jacky Rosen, and we've got to defeat them. That's why I'm running for the U.S. Senate."

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Show sources

Sources: Sam Brown U.S. Senate, "A People's Agenda," accessed April 8, 2024Youtube, "Sam Brown for Nevada - Fox and Friends 6/11/23," July 11, 2023; Sam Brown U.S. Senate, "Meet Sam Brown," accessed April 8, 2024

Chris Cunningham

Party: Libertarian Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Chris has been a proud Nevadan for the past 7 years and currently is an E-commerce consultant and a National Esports Event Organizer. Chris has been Libertarian his entire life, and believes that Nevadans should have the personal freedom to make their own decisions, as long as those decisions are not infringing on the liberties of others. ​At age 32, Chris is one of the youngest Senate candidates in the nation, and aims to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to generate innovative ideas to Washington DC. Outside of work and taking on a federal political campaign, Chris can be found live streaming on Twitch, racing go karts, DJing, or traveling across the country and appearing at live events playing Mario Kart competitively."

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Key Messages

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The Economy A key issue in 2024 is going to be stabilizing the economy and holding politicians accountable in Washington for driving up TRILLIONS of dollars in debt. Emphasizing free market principles without government interference is paramount to the success of catalyzing economic growth. We need to support sound monetary polices backed by a tangible asset or a system where the value of money is determined by market forces rather than centralized control. If elected, I am to reduce government spending, eliminate unnecessary regulations, and foster competition in industries prone to inflation.

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Immigration / Border Security The crisis at the border is more prevalent than ever, and I believe that we can secure our borders while streamlining the immigration process, which will facilitate legal entry and residency for those individuals from abroad who wish to contribute positively to the economy. Our southern border needs to be secured, and I also believe if we adopt a visa and sponsorship system, where citizens can apply and vouch for individuals looking to enter the country, it will drastically decrease illegal immigration and also provide accountability for immigrants once they are in the states, preventing potentially dangerous individuals from causing harm to law abiding Americans.

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Foreign Conflicts With chaos erupting throughout Gaza and Ukraine, the United States should NOT be funding or supporting proxy wars and should avoid military intervention in foreign conflicts unless directly threatened or attacked, prioritizing diplomacy and peaceful resolution of disputes. I firmly support Defending the Guard, and keeping our National Guard troops at home. Maintaining a strong national defense will allow us to prioritize protecting ourselves, rather than engaging in playing kingmaker overseas and policing the world. We need to return war powers back to Congress and ensure that the power to declare war is in the Congress' hands, as mandated by the constitution.

Voting information

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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Chris Cunningham (L)

The Economy

A key issue in 2024 is going to be stabilizing the economy and holding politicians accountable in Washington for driving up TRILLIONS of dollars in debt. Emphasizing free market principles without government interference is paramount to the success of catalyzing economic growth.

We need to support sound monetary polices backed by a tangible asset or a system where the value of money is determined by market forces rather than centralized control.

If elected, I am to reduce government spending, eliminate unnecessary regulations, and foster competition in industries prone to inflation.

Immigration / Border Security

The crisis at the border is more prevalent than ever, and I believe that we can secure our borders while streamlining the immigration process, which will facilitate legal entry and residency for those individuals from abroad who wish to contribute positively to the economy.

Our southern border needs to be secured, and I also believe if we adopt a visa and sponsorship system, where citizens can apply and vouch for individuals looking to enter the country, it will drastically decrease illegal immigration and also provide accountability for immigrants once they are in the states, preventing potentially dangerous individuals from causing harm to law abiding Americans.

Foreign Conflicts

With chaos erupting throughout Gaza and Ukraine, the United States should NOT be funding or supporting proxy wars and should avoid military intervention in foreign conflicts unless directly threatened or attacked, prioritizing diplomacy and peaceful resolution of disputes.

I firmly support Defending the Guard, and keeping our National Guard troops at home. Maintaining a strong national defense will allow us to prioritize protecting ourselves, rather than engaging in playing kingmaker overseas and policing the world.

We need to return war powers back to Congress and ensure that the power to declare war is in the Congress' hands, as mandated by the constitution.

Bradley Scott Wing (Independent)

Where we go one, we go all!

Trust the plan!

Save America!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Chris Cunningham (L)

- The Economy

- Immigration - Removing the U.S. from Foreign Conflicts - Healthcare - School Choice - STEM & Esports - Cryptocurrency

- Criminal Justice Reform

Bradley Scott Wing (Independent)

Bringing justice to those who have and continue to commit crimes against humanity. We are here to create a revolution to save the world.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Power and Market by Murray Rothbard

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Transparency, Diligence, and Accountability are the 3 most important principles for an elected official.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Chris Cunningham (L)

My analytical and business driven mindset, combined with a variety of industry experience gives me a unique edge in being a successful officeholder.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Representing their constituency to the best of their ability and being a voice for the people in Washington D.C.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Chris Cunningham (L)

I want to leave office and ensure the country is in a better position than I found it.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Chris Cunningham (L)

9/11. I remember losing my two front teeth biting into a cookie and having to watch the news about the twin towers in the teacher's room while I had to wait for the nurse. My dad was flying from Boston that day to Detroit. Luckily, he was safe.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Chris Cunningham (L)

I was a Producer for my local cable access TV Station. I worked there for 4 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Motivating the Middle by TJ Sullivan. It is a short book, straight to the point, and the logic presented in the book can be attributed to lots of different use cases.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Lumalee. The character is imprisoned by an authoritarian ruler (Bowser) and is labeled crazy by other rulers. Hands down one of the best characters in the Mario Movie.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Murder on the Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Recently, spending more quality time with my family, since they are based out of Boston, Massachusetts.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Decreasing the political polarization and making the country a better place for future generations.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Term limits need to be enacted. No politician should take a seat in Congress to the grave.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Every state no matter the size has an equal voice.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Not necessarily. Someone outside of the political paradigm can provide innovative ideas and fresh perspectives to combat fixed mindsets in Washington D.C.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Chris Cunningham (L)

I want to be original and forge my own path.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Chris Cunningham (L)

How can you tell if a politician is lying? His lips are moving.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Are they mentally and physically sound to take office?

Will they keep Americans best interests in mind?

Will they stand up for Liberty?

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

Chris Cunningham (L)

I am open to building bipartisan relationships to pass bills that make it free for individuals to live their lives as they see fit, or limit regulation.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Chris Cunningham (L)

It can be.

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

Chris Cunningham (L)

The U.S. Senate should not use its investigative powers lightly. They should only be using these powers when there is a threat to democracy or the belief that liberties are being infringed.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Are they mentally and physically sound to take office?

Will they keep Americans best interests in mind?

Will they stand up for Liberty?

What committees interest you?

Chris Cunningham (L)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship or the Budget Committee

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Chris Cunningham (L)

The government should be transparent with its finances and elected officials should be held accountable for racking up trillions of dollars in national debt.

You can ask candidates in this race to fill out the survey by clicking their names below:

• Allen Rheinhart
• Chris Mazlo
• Ed Uehling
• Jacky Rosen
• Sam Brown

Noteworthy endorsements

See also: Ballotpedia: Our approach to covering endorsements

This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.

General election endorsements
Endorser	Jacky Rosen	Sam Brown
Individuals
Frmr. President Donald Trump  source		✔
Organizations
Democratic Majority for Israel PAC  source	✔

Campaign finance

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.^[1]
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.^[2][3][4]

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Nevada in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Nevada, click here.

Election history

The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2016.

2022

See also: United States Senate election in Nevada, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Nevada

Incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto defeated Adam Laxalt, Barry Lindemann, Neil Scott, and Barry Rubinson in the general election for U.S. Senate Nevada on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Catherine Cortez Masto (D)	48.8	498,316
		Adam Laxalt (R)	48.0	490,388
		Barry Lindemann (Independent)	0.8	8,075
		Neil Scott (L)	0.6	6,422
		Barry Rubinson (Independent American Party)	0.5	5,208
		Other/Write-in votes	1.2	12,441

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,020,850
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joseph Destin (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nevada

Incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto defeated Corey Reid, Allen Rheinhart, and Stephanie Kasheta in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nevada on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Catherine Cortez Masto	90.9	159,694
		Corey Reid	2.6	4,491
		Allen Rheinhart	2.2	3,852
		Stephanie Kasheta	2.0	3,487
		Other/Write-in votes	2.4	4,216

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 175,740
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Nevada

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Nevada on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adam Laxalt	55.9	127,757
		Sam Brown	34.2	78,206
		Sharelle Mendenhall	3.0	6,946
		William Conrad	1.5	3,440
		William Hockstedler	1.2	2,836
		Paul Rodriguez	0.8	1,844
		Tyler Perkins	0.4	850
		Carlo Poliak	0.1	332
		Other/Write-in votes	2.7	6,277

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 228,488
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2018

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Nevada

Jacky Rosen defeated incumbent Dean Heller, Barry Michaels, Tim Hagan, and Kamau Bakari in the general election for U.S. Senate Nevada on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jacky Rosen (D)	50.4	490,071
		Dean Heller (R)	45.4	441,202
		Barry Michaels (Independent)	1.0	9,269
		Tim Hagan (L)	0.9	9,196
		Kamau Bakari (Independent American Party)	0.7	7,091
		Other/Write-in votes	1.6	15,303

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 972,132 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Richard Charles (Independent)

2016

See also: United States Senate election in Nevada, 2016

The race for Nevada's open U.S. Senate seat was one of Ballotpedia's nine competitive battleground races in 2016. Former Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto (D) defeated U.S. Rep. Joe Heck (R), a doctor and brigadier general in the Army Reserve who served in Iraq, and four third-party candidates in the general election to win retiring Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid’s (D) seat. Her victory on November 8, 2016, made her the first-ever Latina elected to the United States Senate.^[5][6][7]

Reid’s seat was the Republican Party’s only chance to pick up a Senate seat this cycle. Cortez Masto’s biggest ally was Reid, who used his get out the vote resources to make sure his seat stayed under Democratic control. Reid and outside groups heavily influenced the race and were partially responsible for the negative tone and numerous attack ads. According to USA Today, “The race was anything but cordial. Outside money flooded the state bringing the total spending to nearly $100 million. All that cash washed away nearly any real policy discussion, as attacks flew claiming Cortez Masto was incompetent and corrupt while Heck was a stooge for the billionaire Koch Brothers.”^[8]

In her victory speech, Cortez Masto commented on her status as the first Latina elected to the Senate, saying, "It's not just about making history. Don't you think it is about time that we had diversity in the U.S. Senate? Don't you think it's about time that our government mirrors the people we serve every day?"^[9]

U.S. Senate, Nevada General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Catherine Cortez Masto	47.1%	521,994
	Republican	Joe Heck	44.7%	495,079
	N/A	None of these candidates	3.8%	42,257
	Independent American	Tom Jones	1.5%	17,128
	Independent	Thomas Sawyer	1.3%	14,208
	Independent	Tony Gumina	1%	10,740
	Independent	Jarrod Williams	0.6%	6,888
Total Votes				1,108,294
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

U.S. Senate, Nevada Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Joe Heck	64.9%	74,524
Sharron Angle	22.8%	26,146
None of these candidates	3.4%	3,903
Tom Heck	3.1%	3,567
Eddie Hamilton	1.8%	2,057
D'Nese Davis	1.7%	1,938
Bill Tarbell	1%	1,179
Robert Leeds	0.6%	662
Juston Preble	0.5%	582
Carlo Poliak	0.2%	279
Total Votes		114,837
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

U.S. Senate, Nevada Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Catherine Cortez Masto	80.6%	81,971
Allen Rheinhart	5.6%	5,650
None of these candidates	5.4%	5,501
Liddo O'Briant	4.8%	4,842
Bobby Mahendra	3.7%	3,764
Total Votes		101,728
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

Election analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.

• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
• Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
• State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
• Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.

• Presidential elections
• Statewide elections
• State partisanship
• Demographics

See also: Presidential voting trends in Nevada and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Nevada, 2024
District	Incumbent	Party	PVI
Nevada's 1st	Dina Titus	Democratic	D+3
Nevada's 2nd	Mark Amodei	Republican	R+8
Nevada's 3rd	Susie Lee	Democratic	D+1
Nevada's 4th	Steven Horsford	Democratic	D+3

2020 presidential results by 2024 congressional district lines

2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2024 district lines, Nevada[10]
District	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
Nevada's 1st	53.2%	44.7%
Nevada's 2nd	43.1%	54.1%
Nevada's 3rd	52.4%	45.7%
Nevada's 4th	53.0%	44.8%

2012-2020

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:

County-level voting pattern categories
Democratic
Status	2012	2016	2020
Solid Democratic	D	D	D
Trending Democratic	R	D	D
Battleground Democratic	D	R	D
New Democratic	R	R	D
Republican
Status	2012	2016	2020
Solid Republican	R	R	R
Trending Republican	D	R	R
Battleground Republican	R	D	R
New Republican	D	D	R

Following the 2020 presidential election, 88.6% of Nevadans lived in either Clark or Washoe County, the state's two Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 11.4% lived in one of 15 Solid Republican counties. Overall, Nevada was Solid Democratic, having voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2012, Hillary Clinton (D) in 2016, and Joe Biden (D) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Nevada following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.

Nevada county-level statistics, 2020
Solid Democratic	2	88.6%
Solid Republican	15	11.4%
Total voted Democratic	2	88.6%
Total voted Republican	15	11.4%

Historical voting trends

Nevada presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 17 Democratic wins
• 14 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	R	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also: List of United States Senators from Nevada

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Nevada.

U.S. Senate election results in Nevada
Race	Winner	Runner up
2022	48.8%	48.0%
2018	50.4%	45.4%
2016	47.1%	44.7%
2012	45.9%	44.7%
2010	50.2%	44.6%
Average	49.8	44.1

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Nevada

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Nevada.

Gubernatorial election results in Nevada
Race	Winner	Runner up
2022	48.8%	47.3%
2018	49.4%	45.3%
2014	70.6%	23.9%
2010	53.4%	41.6%
2006	47.9%	43.9%
Average	57.9	35.3

See also: Party control of Nevada state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Nevada's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Nevada
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	3	5
Republican	0	1	1
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	4	6

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Nevada's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Nevada, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Joe Lombardo
Lieutenant Governor	Stavros Anthony
Secretary of State	Cisco Aguilar
Attorney General	Aaron D. Ford

State legislature

Nevada State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	13
	Republican Party	7
	Other	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		21

Nevada State Assembly

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	27
	Republican Party	14
	Other	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		42

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until 2024.

Nevada Party Control: 1992-2024
Five years of Democratic trifectas  •  Two years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R
Senate	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
House	D	D	D	S	S	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

The table below details demographic data in Nevada and compares it to the broader United States as of 2022.

Demographic Data for Nevada
	Nevada	United States
Population	3,104,614	331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)	109,859	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	55.8%	65.9%
Black/African American	9.3%	12.5%
Asian	8.5%	5.8%
Native American	1.3%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0.7%	0.2%
Two or more	12.7%	8.8%
Hispanic/Latino	29.6%	18.7%
Education
High school graduation rate	87.1%	89.1%
College graduation rate	26.5%	34.3%
Income
Median household income	$71,646	$75,149
Persons below poverty level	9%	8.8%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2017-2022).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

See also

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