Seeking to jump ahead of Iowa, Nevada’s Democratic congressional members pointed to a strong midterm showing as evidence for why the state should be the first Democratic primary stop.
It’s the latest in a growing debate over who should gain the priceless political clout of being first in the nation as Iowa’s half-century run stands on shaky ground. For months, the state’s delegates have fended off criticism that it does not a diverse enough electorate and that it is not predictive of which candidate will win the primary.
The Nevada congressional members said the strong midterm showing — including Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s re-election after many deemed her the most vulnerable incumbent — “cemented why we should hold the first presidential primary.” “Nevada is a working class, pro-labor state with one of the most diverse populations in the country and a commitment to voting rights that is a model for the nation,” the members added.Four of Nevada’s five Democratic congressional members — Sen. Cortez Masto, Rep. Steven Horsford, Rep. Dina Titus and Rep. Susie Lee — all won re-election in what were considered toss-up races last week. Sen. Jacky Rosen is up for re-election in 2024. Rep.
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